Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Opposites Collide In Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay
After missing the podium in this race at the 2015 FINA World Championshps, the defending Olympic champions from Team USA will be pushed hard by the Australian in their attempt at 400 medley relay redemption in Rio.
Meet the 2016 US Olympic Swim Team: Abbey Weitzeil
Weitzeil is a sprint freestyle specialist and was champion of both the 50 and 100 freestyles at the 2016 US Olympic Trials in Omaha earlier this summer.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Australia Chasing WR in Women’s 400 Free Relay
As we head into the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Australia looks like the team to beat in the women’s 4×100 free relay. This year, the Aussies have 3 women under 53 seconds, with Cate Campbell (52.06), Bronte Campbell (52.58), and Emma McKeon (52.80) sitting 1st, 2nd, and 4th in the World Rankings.
Weitzeil, Vollmer, and Beisel Make Underwater Video at G. Tech Pool
Abby Weizel, along with the help of a few of her fellow female teammates, posted a video on Twitter today that includes underwater footage of the swimmers.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Clash Of Sprinters In Women’s 50 Free
The World Record in the women’s 50 freestyle is on watch at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and the showdown will see 3 of the top 10 fastest all time performers go head to head.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Women’s Race Videos
Re-watch Lilly King’s 100m breaststroke victory, among other available race videos from the magical 8 days in Omaha.
Watch American, U.S. Open & NAG Records From 2016 Olympic Trials
Cal swimmer Josh Prenot lit the CenturyLink pool aflame with his new U.S. Open and American Record of 2:07.17 in the men’s 200m breaststroke.
A Drill to Help Freestylers Improve Early Vertical Forearm
Want to supercharge your freestyle? Try out this drill courtesy of Canyons’ Coley Stickels that will help you improve your early vertical forearm.
Olympic Trials “Bethany Galat All Stars”
There has been a ton of coverage of all the newly minted Olympians (and deservedly so), but there were many…
Happy 4th: Meet Your 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team (PHOTO VAULT)
Katie Ledecky will swim at least four events in Rio, and things are looking pretty golden for the 19-year-old come August.
2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Eight Finals Live Recap
Tonight’s finals session will mark the official end of the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials where the remaining roster spots will be filled and a complete picture of the American Olympic swim team will emerge.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Eight Roster Update
Jordan Wilimovsky added the 1500 free to his open water marathon swim in Rio.
Weitzeil’s 50 Free Is Fastest American Textile for 2nd Time in a Row
Abbey Weitzeil posted a 24.28 to take down her own fastest American textile swim in history from last night.
Manuel Unseats Kennedy for 4th-Fastest American 50 Freestyler All-Time
Simone Manuel bypassed Madison Kennedy tonight as the fourth-fastest female American 50 freestyler in history and the second-fastest American textile.
2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Seven Finals Live Recap
Tonight could be a historic night for swimming at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials. Both Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps could be making history tonight as they each have one final to contest.