2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need
Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.
Gregg Troy on Elizabeth Beisel: “She’s in a Really Good Spot Right Now.”
Troy discussed the progress of U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel, who dealt with a groin injury last season. Since then, Troy has seen Beisel get back to better form. He talks about Beisel’s training, and believes her fitness level is probably at the best he’s ever seen from her.
Katie Ledecky Entered in 6 Races for Atlanta Classic (PSYCH SHEETS)
2016 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet May 13th-15th, 2016 McAuley Aquatic Center on the Georgia Tech campus Prelims 9:00AM local time (U.S….
Elizabeth Beisel, Natalie Coughlin Added to Atlanta Classic Lineup
Olympic medalists Elizabeth Beisel and Natalie Coughlin have each been added to the lineup of Olympic medalists that will compete at the…
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Kylie Masse will look to make her first Olympic team tonight after setting the national record in the women’s 100 backstroke this morning.
WATCH: Elizabeth Beisel On A More “Chill” Trials
US Olympian Elizabeth Beisel kicked off her first race at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials with a 4:09.07 prelim swim in the 400m freestyle. Beisel got under the FINA ‘A’ standard and secured her spot as the top seed in the consolation final (due to her status as a foreign athlete she was not permitted in the championship final).
Elizabeth Beisel Swims Sixth Fastest 400 IM This Season
American medley star Elizabeth Beisel put on a show this morning in the heats of the 400m IM, clocking in a 4:35.82 to lead the way.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Katerine Savard will compete in the women’s 100 butterfly on day 1 of the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials.
Natalie Coughlin Won’t Swim At Canadian Trials
Despite being on the original psych sheets released by Swimming Canada, American swim star Natalie Coughlin will not be competing at Canadian Trials in Toronto.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Caldwell, Masse Look To Lead Backstroke
The women’s backstroke scene arguably displays the most overall depth in Canadian swimming. In both events there are at least two athletes entering with seeds under the FINA ‘A’ time meaning it’s likely Canada will be able to send two athletes in each stroke discipline. With young talent mixing with more seasoned swimmers, the backstroke races will be some of the fastest races at trials.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Fastest Field Of Female Freestylers Ever
The 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials will feature one of the best fields of freestylers on the women’s side that the nation has ever seen. From the 50 to the 800 there are competitors who could potentially make Olympic finals and have competed well internationally.
Five U.S. Swimming National Team Members Visit Pediatric Patients
Elizabeth Beisel, Tyler Clary, Conor Dwyer (Winnetka, Ill.), Michael McBroom and Michael Weiss made a special visit to the pediatric ward of UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs last Thursday.
Ryan Murphy to Compete at Canadian Olympic Trials (PSYCH SHEETS)
Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Murphy, Tom Shields, and Elizabeth Beisel will also be among the deep lineup of foreign swimmers attending the country’s semi-open Olympic and Paralympic Trials.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #4 HBD Katie Ledecky!
No more NAG records for Miss Ledecky, who turned 19 this week.
Ella Eastin Swims Fastest 400 IM Ever Done by NCAA Freshman
2016 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 16 – Saturday, March 19 McAuley Aquatic Center – Atlanta, GA Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM…
