Previews & Recaps

Czech Republic’s Sebastian Lunak Hits 1:58.45 200 Fly, Again Nearing FINA A Cut

Following up his 1:57.77 PB from earlier this year, Lunak once again neared the OLY qualifying cut this past week in Prague.

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Hannah Bach Snags Wave II Trials Cut In 100 Breast At OSU Last Chance Meet

Bach, who finished fifth in the 100 breast at the 2021 Women’s NCAAs, went from not having the Wave I cut to achieving the Wave II mark with her 1:09.46.

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British Swimming Glasgow Meet Brings Last Chance OLY Opportunity

The British Swimming Glasgow Meet kicks off tomorrow with swimmers seeking last-chance Olympic qualifying opportunities.

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2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 2 Prelims Recap

World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom swam her first 100 free since injuring her elbow, posting a 54.90 in prelims this morning.

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Psych Sheets Drop For Wave I of 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

USA Swimming has released psych sheets for Wave I of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which begin this Friday in Omaha, Nebraska.

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With 2 Weeks Until Trials Canada’s Cole Pratt Hits 53.81 / 1:57.96 Back Double

With only weeks to go until Canadian Olympic Trials, Pratt cleared the FINA A in the 100 and got within 0.50 in the 200.

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Weyant Sisters Make Final Push Before Trials at SYS Memorial Meet

Both Weyant sisters demonstrated their readiness for Trials at the SYS Memorial meet, taking big wins and nearing best times in some events.

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Sarah Sjostrom Surprises Herself By Cracking 25 In First Post-Injury 50 Free

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom made her long-awaited return to racing in Canet, France, hitting a 24.68 50 freestyle

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Flickinger And Friends In The 200 Fly

As one of the US’s most consistent national teamers of late, Hali Flickinger looks to be a lock to represent the US in Tokyo in the 200 fly.

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Dimitris Markos Becomes Greece’s Newest OLY Qualifier With 7:53.31 800 Free

Securing his ticket to Tokyo, Markus got under 8 minutes for the first time in the 800 free to qualify for his first-ever Olympic squad.

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Therese Alshammar Returns With 25.52 50 Free, Sights Set On 100

Swedish swimming legend Therese Alshammar made her return to the competition pool this week in France with a 25.52 50 freestyle.

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2021 Chinese Summer Nats Day 1: Cheng Yujie Gets Under FINA A In 100 Free

On day 1 of the 2021 Chinese Summer Nationals, only one swimmer managed to notch a time under the FINA A standard in their respective event.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Vets, Rising Stars & The 200 IM X-Factor

Fourth in the women’s 200 IM in 2016, Madisyn Cox appears to be hitting her peak as we head into the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 1 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.

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Haley Anderson Post 8:28 800 Free on Final Day of Speedo Grand Challenge

It was her first sub-8:30 of the year, and she couldn’t have asked for a better time to post the swim.

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