This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Claire Curzan‘s American Record in the 100 fly, Townley Haas‘s retirement, and the upcoming NCAA DI conference championships. See Full list below:
- Claire Curzan American Record in the 100 fly with 49.24
- At the Orlando Sectionals we saw American super stars Katie Ledecky, Caaeleb Dressel, Michael Andrew and Natalie Hinds light it up in the pool
- Olympic champion and Texas Longhorn Townley Haas Retires
- Kaitlin Sandeno Retires as DC Trident GM
- Brendon Smith Moves to Griffith to train with Michael Bohl
SINK or SWIM
- Can Alex Walsh Sweep her individual NCAA events (200 IM, 400 IM, 200 Fly)?
- Can the Stanford women keep it close to Virginia at NCAAs?
- Conference Championships Previews
Jeff Kostoff broke the AR at a HS meet in 1983
In the comment section of the Alex Walsh interview from last week, it was a very unpopular take to say she has a good chance of a sweep at NCAAs. As someone who dared to express that outrageous opinion last week it feels good to hear Braden saying basically the same thing I did – Alex’s overall talent will win out over the 200 fly event specialists. Coleman’s take that she will be more tired at that point than most of the other swimmers did give me pause, though. It will be fun to see how it plays out!
Personally I think she will get 57 points and lose to olivia Carter. Regan will go for the 200 back and be a bit tired for the 200 fly.
My issue with this is referring to “200 Fly specialists.” Regan Smith isn’t a 200 Fly specialist. She swims a number of events very well. Suggesting Alex is a better pure swimming talent and will therefore win seems like a stretch. Yes Regan swims the 200 Back prior to the 200 Fly. That’s the best reason Alex will have a shot. But my money is on Regan to be the first swimmer to win both of those events. Likely in American Record time in each.
High school state meet —— David Nolan
That is a great example!! his 1:41.2 200 IM was an eye-popping swim.
*Of note, was not an American record at the time
Florida >NCSU
Kaylee McKeown is on the entry list for the Victorian Open as Griffith Uni so it’s basically confirmed now.