SwimSwam Breakdown: US Trials Day 4 Instant Reactions

by Ben Dornan 7

April 30th, 2022 National, News, Podcasts, Video

2022 U.S. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS

Tonight on the SwimSwam breakdown, we discuss the fourth night of racing in Greensboro at the 2022 US World Championships Trials.

Check back in every night after finals to catch our instant thoughts and reactions on the 2022 US World Championships Trials.

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Awsi Dooger
2 years ago

I think if Regan Smith had to do it over again she would take it out faster in 200 backstroke. Regan swims noticeably more relaxed and effective either when leading by margin or while rallying. In tight company she tenses up and I know she’ll be beaten. It’s not uncommon. I see it in other sports frequently. The pace doesn’t matter nearly as much as the surroundings. Regan said last night her backstroke felt great this week. At 2019 worlds she was blasting — to use a SwimSwam term — the first 100. Subsequently she feared the piano and backed off. But now she should realize the blast 100 is by far her best tactic. She’s not going to rally… Read more »

Steve Nolan
Reply to  Awsi Dooger
2 years ago

I mean, if anything the 2 IM is more wide-open if Baker makes it back.

Ghost
2 years ago

There were 3 under Worlds FINA A but only Kieran (and only Kieran by .1) was under 2024 Olympic FINA A. Still not a great event for USA men.

PhillyMark
Reply to  Ghost
2 years ago

2 into Finals @ OG’s and 1 medal. Looks pretty solid.

Steve Nolan
Reply to  Ghost
2 years ago

Yeah it was 3:46.78 for last summer too, right? Only Kieran was under that here.

Steve Nolan
2 years ago

Y’all running into the final women’s medley relay Huske/Curzan conundrum live @9m was great.

Prelim relay is super interesting. Toss up between Berkoff/White on back, maybe Douglass on fly, Brown or Hinds on free. Finals is almost certainly Smith and King on back/breast and then Huske and Cuzan taking the fly or free legs, tho who’s swimming which leg is prolly dependent on how they swim individually at the meet.

Teamwiess
2 years ago

Bring back Loretta! Please