2021 US Olympic Trials Previews: Bacon’s Time To Sizzle in Women’s 200 Back
Behind world record holder Regan Smith, the women’s 200 back field is extremely tight, led by Wisconsin’s Phoebe Bacon looking to make her first Olympic team.
Daiya Seto Sends 4:09.8 400 IM Message With Tokyo On The Horizon
World champion Daiya Seto established his presence on day 1 of the Japan Open, putting the globe on notice with Tokyo 50 days away.
2021 Chinese Summer Nats Day 3: Ye Shiwen, Ge Chutong Both Miss 200 IM OLY Cut
Without the 200 IM and 400 IM, Ye Shiwen now has one shot left at qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Games in the form of the 200 breast.
Wisconsin Badger Jacob Newmark Posts 1:49.38 200 Free to Qualify for Wave II
Newmark earned a Wave II time standard in the 200 back, while Wisconsin swimmers picked up a total of nine new Trials qualifiers at their intrasquad.
Therese Alshammar Confirms 2021 Olympic Goal, Sjostrom Hits 54.84 100 Free
Therese Alshammar has confirmed that she hopes to race at her 7th Olympic Games this year as a member of the 4×100 freestyle relay.
Bilquist Drops 28.75 in 50 Meter Back at Cactus Classic
Cal grad Amy Bilquist posted a 28.75 50 meter back on Saturday, 5 months post-shoulder surgery. Eva Carlson dropped lifetime best 50 and 100 breast times.
2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Wave I: 5 Names and Races to Watch
24-year-old Megan Moroney, a former Virginia Cavalier, is the top seed in the women’s 200 back.
2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Canet will host the second of three stops on the Mare Nostrum tour, after a field of the world’s top swimmers passed through Monte Carlo last week.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle Brewing for 2nd in Women’s 200 Free
Katie Ledecky is almost certainly going to win this, but there is a largely familiar cast of characters vying for the second individual spot.
Rebecca Meder Swims 2:12.98 in 200 IM, Frightens 2009 RSA Record in Durban
18-year-old Rebecca Meder hit a near-lifetime best in the 200 IM at 2:12.98, frightening Kathryn Meaklim’s 2009 national record of 2:12.53.
Jacob Molacek Hits 22.80 50 Free In First Race Since March 2020
Molacek clocked a time of 22.80, less than three tenths off his personal best (22.52) set almost two years ago.
Forrest Frazier, Will Tarvestad Pick Up Wave I Trials Cuts At Cal Invite
Cal’s Forrest Frazier clocked a time of 1:03.05 in the men’s 100 breaststroke to put himself into Wave I of the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Rikako Ikee Entered In Breaststroke Events For Japan Open
Leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee is set to compete in the Japan Open this week, contesting both sprint freestyle and sprint breaststroke.
German Championships Begin Thursday
German swimmers, such as young Zoe Vogelmann, will be racing this week in Berlin, although the Olympic roster is already determined.
2021 Chinese Summer Nats Day 2: Hong Jinquan Improves To 1:47.24 In 200 Free
While 2 men have already qualified to swim the event individually in Tokyo, Jinquan should be in consideration to join China’s 4×200 freestyle relay.
