Kevin Vargas

2022 U.S. Nationals: Day 5 Finals Preview, #5 DeLoof Scratches 50 Free

200 IM top seed Shaine Casas (above) came within .8 of his best time this morning, a time that ranks him as the 7th all-time fastest American in the event.

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2022 U.S. National Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

The last prelims session of the 2022 U.S. National Championships will feature the men and women’s 200 IM and 50 freestyle.

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Kevin Vargas: “Kieran really brings the best out of all of us by letting us know he beat us”

Vargas came into the day with a best of 4:16.54, lowered that mark to a 4:14.27 in prelims, then took nearly another two seconds off of that time tonight.

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arena Swim of the Week: Kevin Vargas Drops Big PB To Crack U.S. Top 10 In 400 IM

Vargas improved by five seconds over the course of the day to move into ninth all-time among Americans in the men’s 400 IM.

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Campionati Estivi Americani: Ledecky Trionfa Anche Nei 400 Misti

Terzo giorno di gare ad Irvine, in California, dei Campionati Estivi USA. La sessione è stata aperta da una splendida Katie Ledecky 

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2022 U.S. National Championship Day 3 Finals Live Recap

British Olympian Max Litchfield led prelims in the men’s 400 IM this morning at US Nationals Day 3, and we’ll see finals of the 400 IM and 100 fly tonight.

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2022 US Nationals: Night 3 Photo Vault

Fun in the sun from Night 3! Here’s Jack Spitser’s top shots from this evening’s session of racing in Irvine, CA.

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WATCH: Ledecky’s 400 IM, Casas’ 100 Fly, And Other Day 3 Race Videos

On the third day of the 2022 U.S. National Championships, the 400 IM and 100 fly were contested. Watch the races courtesy of USA Swimming here.

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2022 U.S. National Championships: Day 3 Finals Preview

Leah Smith is the top seed in the women’s 400 IM by over 4 seconds, but Katie Ledecky will surely challenge her for the national title on day 3 of U.S Nats.

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2022 U.S. National Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After a solid performance in the women’s 200 back yesterday, Leah Smith is set as the top seed in the women’s 400 IM today.

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Florida Club Roundup: Highlights From Area Tallahassee, Planet Swim & Bolles

Talia Bates was among the athletes competing at the Bolles School in late June, one of three local Florida meets that produced some quick times.

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Zavaros, Hartman, and Mestre Close Out Atlanta Classic With Day 3 Wins

After narrowly missing the win in the 200 backstroke to Zoie Hartman, Mabel Zavaros took gold in the 200 backstroke at the Atlanta Classic.

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Alfonso Mestre Goes Huge PB Of 1:48.31 In 200 Free On Day 1 Of Atlanta Classic

Mestre’s previous best time was a 1:49.84 from last year, over a second slower than the time he swam today to win the men’s 200 free.

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Rhyan White, Kira Toussaint Headline 2022 Atlanta Classic (Psych Sheets)

100 back Olympic finalists Rhyan White and Kira Toussaint highlight the field at this weekend’s Atlanta Classic at the McAuley Aquatic Center.

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Taking 5 With Brennan Gravley: The Brothers Gravley In The Open Sea Part II

Part II of The Brothers Gravley In The Open Sea features a conversation with Brennan on his open water performances and training at the University of Florida.

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