2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Day 3 Finals Preview
Event finals tonight will include the the men’s 200 free, the women’s 100 back, the men’s 100 back, and the women’s 100 breast. Semifinals tonight will be the women’s 200 free, the men’s 200 fly, and the women’s 200 IM.
Kathleen Baker: It’s a good time to go a best time (Video)
Smoliga and Baker have edged their way to the front of the pack for tomorrow’s final
Coughlin and Franklin Take Outside Lanes for 100 Back Final Tomorrow
Missy Franklin and Natalie Coughlin finished 7th and 8th in the 100 backstroke in semifinals today.
2016 US Olympic Trials: Day Two Prelims Live Recap
After an eventful night one at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials, more of America’s big stars will step up to the blocks for their first races including Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, and Katie Ledecky.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Schedule
Check out the publication schedule for all 26 of our event-by-event U.S. Olympic Trials previews, plus links to each event page as it goes live.
SwimMAC Flight to Omaha Makes Emergency Stop in KC Due to Oxygen Issue
The SwimMAC Elite flight from Charlotte to Omaha had to make an emergency stop in Kansas City due to oxygen issues. The athletes trained in Platte City, MO yesterday, and they’re now safely in Omaha.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?
Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.
Lochte Swims Lifetime Best 100 Breast at SwimMAC Road to Rio Meet
One of the major meet highlights was a new lifetime best by Ryan Lochte, though it didn’t come in one of his usual events. Lochte swam the 100 breast in 1:02.19, bettering his previous best of 1:02.30.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Fresh Faces In Women’s 200 IM
2012 Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz is a favorite to win the 200 IM at 2016 Olympic Trials, but she will face serious competition on the road to Rio.
Olympic Trials Preview: Franklin, Dirado to Fend Off Teens in 200 Back
The 19& under U.S. talent in the backstroke is starting to creep up on the tried-and-true Olympians up top, and Missy & co. will need to be on their game in the 200 back finals at Trials.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series- Charlotte: Day 4 Scratch Report
Look here for a report of the scratches before the final preliminary session of the Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte. Cody Miller (above) is sitting out the 200 IM in favor of the 50 breast.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Watch here for a live recap of the action from Charlotte this morning.
The Future Is Bright: 23 U.S. 17 & Unders Would Have Scored At NCAAs
23 American swimmers aged 17 and under, including Claire Adams (pictured above) would have scored points in the ‘A’ or ‘B’ finals at this weekend’s 2016 Women’s NCAA Division I Championships.
2016 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Up/Downs
Stanford leads the teams in number of A finalists. The Cardinal has 6 ups, 1 down, and they’re in the final of the 200 medley relay. They’re looking to bounce back after a tough DQ in the 200 free relay last night, and have set themselves up well to get back into the top 3.
Kathleen Baker swam every dual meet event this year…Except 1 (Video)
Kathleen Baker of California open the first half of her 200 IM at 52.00, and ended up 2nd with a 1:52.95
