American Women Rewrite 100 Breast World Rankings on Day 2 of Olympic Trials
At the conclusion of day 2 of the Olympic Trials, the U.S. now has the #1, #2, #4, and #7 swimmers in the world this year in the women’s 100 breast.
Lilly King Lowers her Own World-Leading 100 Breast by .6 with 1:04.72 in Semis
King now leads a pack of Americans that have peppered the world rankings for this year over the course of today.
Lydia Jacoby Cracks 17-18 NAG in 100 Breast, #4 Swimmer in the World this Year
Lydia Jacoby, a 17-year-old out of Seward Tsunami in Alaska, torched the first heat of women’s 100 breast semifinals, touching in 1:05.71.
Torri Huske Breaks Own American Record in 100 Fly, As Teens Go 1-2
18 year-old Torri Huske of the Arlington Aquatic Club broke her American Record in the 100 fly en route to qualifying for her first Olympic team.
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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Today’s explosive heats feature three reigning world record-holders (Lilly King, Ryan Murphy, Katie Ledecky) and one recent world record-holder (Regan Smith).
French Championships Entries: Brouard And Tomac Set For 100 Backstroke Battle
Both swimmers have been under the qualification cut and will both be trying to qualify for their first-ever Olympic squads this week.
Nicholas Lia Hits 22.27 Norwegian Record In 50 Freestyle, Just Misses FINA A
Lia snagged the record from Niksja Stojkovski who was actually swimming in the same heat and hit a 22.64 to take the silver medal.
Overreacting: Lochte Misses 200 Free Semi, Baker Hindered by Injury
Day two of the 2021 US Olympic Trials did not fail to provide us with many surprises, one being Ryan Lochte missing the semi-finals in the 200 free.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Day 2: What Does It Take to Make It Back?
Times to earn a second swim this morning were faster in 4 of 5 events than they were in 2016, and the top times were markedly faster in several races as well.
Katharine Berkoff Soars to U.S. #8 All-Time Performer in 100 Back
Katharine Berkoff tied for 2nd place with a 58.88, which is a lifetime best for Berkoff by .41. She surpassed Coughlin and Bootsma in U.S. all-time rankings.
Curzan Scratches 100 Back, Farris 200 Free On Day 2 Prelims of U.S. Trials
16-year-old Claire Curzan has scratched out of the 100 back heats this morning, resting up for tonight’s loaded 100 fly final.
Top 4 Women At Aussie Trials Deliver Sub-WR Add-Up In 200 Free Final
The Australian women just keep getting faster in the 200 freestyle and have but their own 4×200 freestyle relay second in serious jeopardy.
Ariarne Titmus Scares Pellegrini’s 200 Free WR With 1:53.09 Aussie Record
Ariarne Titmus has qualified for a second Olympic event and got within inches of Federica Pellegrini’s 2009 200 freestyle world record of 1:53.98.
2021 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Ariarne Titmus scared the world record in the 400 freestyle yesterday. Today she holds the top seed in the 200 freestyle.
