2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Indiana University Natatorium
- LCM (50 meters)
- World Championship Selection Criteria
- SwimSwam Preview Index
- Meet Central
- Psych Sheets (Updated 6/02)
- Live Results
- How To Watch (USA Swimming Network)
- Prelims Live Recap: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
- Finals Live Recap: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
After her week concluded, Regan Smith reiterated to the media that for her, this year has been about “taking a big fat mental break”. She also reiterated that she is extremely competitive.
Smith wasn’t as dominant as she may be used to being on the domestic stage, but the 2x Olympian did qualify for 4 individual events for the upcoming world championships, a feat she’s never accomplished before.
At moments throughout the week when the world record holder could have been disappointed with her performances, Smith had to remind herself that she’s still getting back into the swing of things after a much-needed break post-Paris. After all, it’s 2025, not 2028.
Captain of USA Team this summer…. invaluable mentoring… most of the younger stars will encounter similar challenges/struggles to overcome at some point in their career.
Before the boon there is the storm.
In the past 16 months, Kate Douglass has swum even more since she competed at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships.
Odd bird, ole relay names
Is there a point here?
It is nice to see a swimmer like Regan see the value in taking a break. In the sport of swimming, athletes are conditioned from a very young age to believe that missing even a single day of training is unacceptable—let alone a week. However, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that swimmers can take extended breaks from the water and still return to competition performing just as well, if not better. This highlights the importance of rest and recovery, and the value of time away from the sport. Coaches and parents must begin to recognize and emphasize this. Burnout is a significant issue in swimming, and it is perpetuated by the rigid mindset that every training session is non-negotiable. It’s time… Read more »
I also think Bob learned a lot from Phelps’s journey as an athlete and his struggles with depression. How training 365 days a year for 6 years straight might not be the best method for everyone, even superstars like Marchand and Reagan. Also MP was just a machine
Love that she’s finding balance in this sport. Huge Regan fan! Whether she signed up for it or not, she’s such an inspiration
I feel like something really special is coming for her in Singapore. Sub 57 in the 100 back. Probably leading off the relay.
Regan is dialed in and self aware. Love the balance her and Kate are bringing to their lives, which better ensures that they will swim through LA ’28.
She qualified for all 4 in 2023 as well
She swam all four in Japan, but could it be she was selected to swim the 50 Back based on her 100 back. Did they actually have a 50 Back in the selection meet for ’23, and in which she qualified?
yes