Previews & Recaps

2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith’s Challengers Multiply in the 100 Backstroke

Regan Smith has been Team USA’s top female backstroker since 2019, but the gap she once had over her American competition has narrowed.

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Nemeth Tops Milak In 200 Free, Szabo Puts Up 23.08 50 Fly At HUN Nats

Nandor Nemeth beat Kristof Milak in the men’s 200m free for the first time in 5 years to highlight day 3 of the 2022 Hungarian National Championships.

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Kolesnikov, Rylov Headline 2022 Russian Championships In Kazan

Despite receiving a nine-month suspension from FINA, Evgeny Rylov is among the entrants at the upcoming Russian Swimming Championships.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy’s Law In Men’s 200 Back

Ryan Murphy is not only the undisputed favorite in the men’s 200 backstroke at the U.S. World Trials, but is probably the top pick for gold in Budapest.

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Ruta Meilutyte Hits World Championships Qualifying Time In 100 Breaststroke

Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte produced a World Championships-worthy time in the women’s 100m breaststroke on the final day of the Lithuanian Championships.

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Danielle Hill Hits New Irish National Record In 100 Free

Olympian Danielle Hill entered entirely new territory for her nation in the women’s 100m freestyle, posting a new Irish record.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith Returns For Redemption In Women’s 200 Back

After falling to third at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, Regan Smith is out to reclaim her spot as the top American woman in the 200 backstroke.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: 2022 US World Champ Trials – Men’s Preview

We narrowed down our Top 5 most-anticipated events on the men’s side to bicker over for your viewing and listening pleasure.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Weitzeil And Rising Stars Highlight Women’s 50 Free

Abbey Weitzeil, who has represented the USA in the 50 free for the last five years, will fight for a spot with a wave of college and junior stars.

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Kristof Milak Puts Up 1:53.88 200 Fly, 22.19 50 Free At Hungarian Nationals

Olympic champion and world record holder Kristof Milak put on a show in the men’s 200m butterfly tonight at Hungarian Nationals.

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Michael Andrew Enters Seven Events, Including 200 IM, At U.S. Trials

Andrew is entered in seven events, but has stated there’s three he’s specifically targetting for the World Championships this year.

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Kate Douglass Entered In Six Events In Three Different Strokes at U.S. Trials

University of Virginia swimmer Kate Douglass is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 IM, and 200 breast at the U.S. Worlds trials.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: King & Jacoby Lock Horns In Women’s 50 & 100 Breast

After upsetting Lilly King for Olympic gold last summer, Lydia Jacoby comes into U.S. Trials riding a ton of momentum.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Indiana Pro Duo Highlights Women’s 200 Breast

Lilly King and Annie Lazor both stood on the Olympic podium last summer and are favored to be the U.S. representatives in the 200 breast in Budapest.

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Reigning Olympic Champion Chase Kalisz Enters 400 IM At U.S. World Trials

Kalisz has represented the U.S. in the 400 IM at every major international meet dating back to 2013.

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