Smith on the USA Men’s 4×200 Free: “I Think We’ll Be All Set”
100 back champ Ryan Murphy spoke on the ups and downs of the last five years, while the top 4 men in the 200 free expressed optimism about the 4×200 relay.
Regan Smith on Kaylee McKeown’s Record-Breaking Swim: “It Inspired Me.”
Lilly King and Regan Smith spoke with the press after their respective wins tonight in the 100 back and 100 breaststroke events.
Australian Olympic Roster Update Through Day 4 of Trials
The Australian roster for Tokyo continues to grow with each passing day, though day 4 did bring about some sole qualifiers in unexpected events.
With 2:12.8 IM At Trials, Leah Hayes Passes Kukors For #12 In 15-16 History
Leah Hayes and Charlotte Hook both went lifetime-bests in tonight’s Olympic Trials semifinal of the 200 IM, both cracking the top 20 in age group history.
Jacoby Shatters 17-18 100 Breaststroke NAG Record with 1:05.28
Lydia Jacoby became Alaska’s first US Olympic swimmer with a second place finish in the 100 breaststroke, breaking her NAG record in the process.
Roster Update: R. Smith, Kibler, Seliskar Make First Olympic Teams On Day 3
Regan Smith is a world champ and world record-holder – but now she can add “U.S. Olympian” to that impressive resume after winning tonight’s 100 back.
Hunter Armstrong Swims 52.48 to Become #5 American All-Time in Men’s 100 Back
Armstrong remains the #5 swimmer in the world this year
Kieran Smith Adds First Olympic Double, Is Now #8 All-Time U.S. 200 Freestyler
The first swimmer to make the 2021 U.S. Olympic swim team in multiple events is Florida’s Kieran Smith, who moves to #8 all-time among US men in the 200 free.
Bella Sims Moves To #4 All-Time In 15-16 200 Free Ranks With 1:58.00
Bella Sims is now #4 in age group history behind three absolute legends: Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky, and Dagny Knutson.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Finals Preview
On day three of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, there will be three semi-finals and FOUR finals (where swimmers will fight for Olympic nominations).
Molly Hannis’s 100 Breast DQ Overturned; Trials Will Have 9-Woman 100 BR Final
Officials have overturned a semifinals disqualification on Molly Hannis, adding her into tonight’s final as the Olympic selection heat’s 9th swimmer.
2021 US Olympic Trials Day 3: What Does It Take To Make It Back?
Times to earn a second swim were faster in two of the three events that had previously been contested, and we have a starting point for a new Olympic event.
Marchand, Duhamel, Lesaffre Become Newest Additions To French Olympic Roster
Those 3 swimmers will head to Tokyo, having notched Olympic-qualifying times on day 1 of the 2021 French Elite Swimming Championships.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Katie Ledecky should swim twice this morning, with qualifying heats of the 200 & 1500 free. Meanwhile, we’ll get the first Phelps-less 200 fly since 1996.
Overreacting: Women’s 200 Free Decimated By Key Scratches
Between her strong performances and a slew of key scratches this morning, Paige Madden is looking more & more locked in as 4×200 free relay leg for Team USA.
