Regan Smith Lowers U.S. Open Record In 50 Back Heats, #2 American In History
Smith put up a time of 27.40 to break Olivia Smoliga’s U.S. Open Record of 27.43 and qualify first into tonight’s final of the women’s 50 backstroke.
2022 US Trials Day 2 Roundup: Virginia Women Power Up, Curzan Gains Momentum
Virginia had a strong showing tonight in the women’s events, while Claire Curzan picked up her second top 2 finish of the meet.
2022 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Finals Preview
Having already likely secured a World Championship berth in the 200 fly, Regan Smith comes as the favorite to reclaim her spot atop the heap in the 200 back.
2022 US Trials Day 1 Roundup: NCAA Swimmers Performing Well So Far
Despite concerns about the proximity of the US International Team Trials to the NCAA season, collegiate swimmers have been posting strong performances.
2022 U.S World Championship Trials: Day 1 Prelims Preview
Day 1 of the U.S World Trials in Greensboro is finally here, and the first prelims session will feature Caeleb Dressel in the 100 free.
Six Storylines To Watch At The 2022 U.S. World Championship Trials
All eyes will be on Carson Foster as he vies to qualify for the World Championship team after a near-miss at the Olympic Trials last summer.
2022 U.S. Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Keep up with all of SwimSwam’s previews and picks with our official preview index for the 2022 U.S. International Team Trials.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: The Hunt For 52-Point In The Women’s 100 Free
With Simone Manuel being out of the meet, the top spot in the blue ribbon event of swimming will be up for grabs at the 2022 U.S. trials.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith’s Challengers Multiply in the 100 Backstroke
Regan Smith has been Team USA’s top female backstroker since 2019, but the gap she once had over her American competition has narrowed.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Weitzeil And Rising Stars Highlight Women’s 50 Free
Abbey Weitzeil, who has represented the USA in the 50 free for the last five years, will fight for a spot with a wave of college and junior stars.
Kate Douglass Entered In Six Events In Three Different Strokes at U.S. Trials
University of Virginia swimmer Kate Douglass is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 IM, and 200 breast at the U.S. Worlds trials.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Will the Teens be on Top in the 100 Butterfly Again?
Claire Curzan has already been a 56.89 this year in the 100 LCM butterfly going 2 for 2 in wins at the Pro Swim Series stops.
SwimSwam Pulse: Split Vote On Who Will Emerge As The Top US Woman In 100 Free
26.6 percent of readers think Claire Curzan will be the top American in the 100 free this year, though a pair of NCAA stars are close behind.
Gretchen Walsh’s 24.70 50 Free Highlights Day Two of UVA LCM Time Trial
Gretchen Walsh went a 24.70 in the 50 free and a 1:01.89 in the 100 back on day two of a UVA LCM time trial meet to prepare for international trials.
ACC Unveils 2021-22 Swimming & Diving Annual Awards
Virginia’s Kate Douglass (pictured) earned ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Year honors, while Louisville’s Nicolas Albiero won the men’s award.
