Jack Aikins

2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 2 Finals Preview

Tonight’s finals will feature the men’s and women’s 200 free, 200 breast, 200 back, and 50 fly. Who will make Worlds tonight?

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After winning the women’s 100 free–her first national title–yesterday, Kate Douglass takes on the 200 breaststroke on Day 2 of U.S. Trials.

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With Shaine Casas Out Of The 200 Back, How Does The Landscape In Men’s Events Change?

With Casas being off-form in both the 100 free and the 200 back, the other events that he’s entered in could become more wide-open than they were before.

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Trials U.S.A. 2023: Analisi E Risultati Live Batterie Day 2

Dopo un primo giorno di gara molto movimentato, siamo tornati per la seconda giornata di gare dei Trials USA 2023. Recap live

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Several High Profile Scratches Give Dressel A Spot In The 100 Freestyle C Final

Many B-final qualifiers, including Kieran Smith, Hunter Armstrong, Luke Hobson, and Jack Aikins will not race during finals.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Armstrong and Murphy Lead the Pack in the Men’s 100 BK

Hunter Armstrong is the reigning champion from last year’s International Team Trials, having won this event last April with a 52.20.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy and Casas Run it Back in the Men’s 200…Back

At last spring’s International Team Trials, it was Ryan Murphy and Shaine Casas who finished first and second respectively, advancing to Worlds.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Does The Dressel Dominance Continue In Men’s 50 Free?

Caeleb Dressel has been the world’s best in the 50 free since 2017, but his recent leave of absence puts that reign into question this summer.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Will Ress ‘Rule’ In 50 Back? Not If Armstrong Has A Say

It is a showdown between the top two Americans from last year: The World Record holder, Hunter Armstrong, vs the reigning World Champion, Justin Ress.

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Walsh Sisters Shine on Final Night of NCAP Elite Qualifier

Alex Walsh swam a 2:09.61 in the 200 IM (#2 American this season) and Gretchen swam a 54.02 in the 100 free (#3 American this season).

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Gretchen Walsh Doubles With 24.52 50 Free and 25.97 50 Fly

Gretchen Walsh posted the #3 time for Americans this season as well as the #2 time in the 50 fly on night 2.

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Gretchen Walsh Swims PB 56.73 LCM 100 Fly; #2 American This Season

G. Walsh swam a personal best in prelims and swam even faster in finals, dropping a total of 0.70 seconds. She now is the #2 American this season in the event

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Kate Douglass Talks First Meet as a Pro, Team USA Relay Camp

Kate Douglass took wins in the 200 Breast, 50 free, 200 IM, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly this weekend at the 2023 Atlanta Classic.

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2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After a weekend of great racing out of some of the fastest swimmers in the southeastern US, we tonight features finals of the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free.

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2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The final day of the 2023 SPEEDO Atlanta Classic is here. This morning’s prelims session will feature the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free. 

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