2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Conger-Clark-Kalisz Rematch in 200 Fly
After an incredibly close finish at 2017 nationals, we’ll get to see a rematch between Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark in the 200 fly.
The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index
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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Adrian’s Trials Streak At Risk In 100 FR
Beginning in 2009, Nathan Adrian hasn’t lost the 100 freestyle at a U.S. selection meet. That streak goes on the line on Wednesday.
SwimSwam Pulse: 56% Predict Haas, 18% Predict Dressel To Win 200 Free
More than half of voters predicted Townley Haas to remain the fastest American in the 200 meter free this season, though a whopping 18% voted in favor of Caeleb Dressel.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Veterans Collide with Short Course Studs in Men’s 200 Free
Reigning World Champs silver medalist Townley Haas is going to need a couple other swimmers in the 1:44 or 1:45 range if the USA hopes to wrest the 4×200 title from Great Britain in 2019.
Conor Dwyer In 100/200 Free & 200 IM At Nationals, Still No 400 Free
Can Conor Dwyer make a play in the 200 IM next week at U.S. Nationals?
No 100 Free For Conger, 200 Fly For Dahlia At U.S. Nationals
Jack Conger has left the 100 free out of his lineup for the second straight year at U.S. Nationals.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Conger Edges Toward 50-Point In 100 Fly
After going 51.00 earlier in the year, Jack Conger is poised to join the elusive sub-51 club at Nationals in the 100 fly.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Conger Setting Up For Relay Heroics
U.S. Nationals don’t start until next week, but did you know that Pan Pacs and World Championships qualifying is already underway?
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Women’s 100 Free Field Loaded With Talent
Simone Manuel spearheads an absolutely loaded lineup in the women’s 100 free at US Nationals.
LA Invite Day 3: Scott Continues Stellar Meet, Dwyer Drops 1:47 200 Fr
Other notable swims included a Team China podium sweep in the women’s 400 free, and another triple-event session for Katinka Hosszu.
LA Invite Day 3: Conor Dwyer Drops 2nd-Fastest 200 Free in Nation
Dwyer won his race in 1:47.28, good for No. 2 behind only Jack Conger in the United States this year.
Jack Conger Swims Another 51-Second 100 Fly at Austin Sectionals
Conger has now been under 52 seconds on 4 occasions in 2018. Only one other American has done so even once.
Jack Conger Shares Thoughts on Taper (Video)
Conger admits that he doesn’t actually enjoy taper a whole lot.
