Leah Smith

Psych Sheets Drop For 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Kate Douglass finds herself as the top seed in four of her five entries, but may have to make a decision about the 50 free/200 IM double.

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Elaydi, Mijatovic, Urlando Shine at 2024 George Haines International Swim Meet

Rising stars Shareef Elaydi and Luka Mijatovic broke Pacific LSC records while 22-year-old Luca Urlando had one last tune-up before Trials next month.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Grimes Leads Young Talent in 400 IM

Katie Grimes fired a warning shot at the American Record last summer, and without Alex Walsh in the field, the second spot looks wide open.

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Paige Madden Swims Lifetime Best 4:03.02 400 Free, #2 American This Season

Madden passes Claire Weinstein as the #2 American in the event so far this season and will look to make her 2nd straight Olympic team.

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Heartbreak Is Imminent: The Most Cut-Throat Events At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Rhyan White and Phoebe Bacon qualified for Tokyo in the 200 back, and will play a major role in the story heading to Paris in one of the deepest U.S. events.

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2024 PSS San Antonio Day 4 Prelims Scratches: Michael Andrew Goes Full Focus on 50 Free

After missing finals in the 100 fly yesterday, sprinter Michael Andrew will go full focus on his #2 seed in the men’s 50 free to fend off Caeleb Dressel.

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2024 PSS San Antonio Day 3 Finals Scratches: Douglass Won’t Swim 100 Fly B-Final After 1:00.05

After settling with 1:00.05 to place 14th in the 100 fly, Kate Douglass won’t swim that B-final tonight, moving up veteran Leah Gingrich.

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2024 Pro Swim Series – San Antonio: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

The third day of the 2024 San Antonio Pro Swim Series will feature the 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 400 IM, and 100 butterfly.

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2024 PSS San Antonio Day 3 Prelims Scratches: Leah Smith Opts 400 IM, Still No Blake Pieroni

Leah Smith was supposed to be the 400 IM top seed, but instead will only focus on the 200 free, seeded 7th. Meanwhile, Blake Pieroni is once again missing.

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2024 PSS San Antonio Day 2 Prelims Scratches: Haughey Sticks With 100 FR, No Guiliano/Miller

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey decided to only swim the 100 free. US’ Chris Guiliano (100 free) and Cody Miller (100 breast) are also absent this morning.

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Five Women’s Storylines (& Some Bonuses) To Watch for at the Pro Swim Series – San Antonio

With the NCAAS behind her, Gretchen Walsh turns her sight on to making the Olympic team, but first must overcome stiff competition in San Antonio…

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Ranking The Top 10 Swims From The 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series

There were many impressive swims last week in Westmont, including a new U.S. Open record from Regan Smith in the 100 backstroke.

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Summer McIntosh Batte Ledecky Negli 800 Con Il Personale, 8:11.39, 2° All Time

Summer McIntosh ha battuto Katie Ledecky in una finale negli 800 stile stabilendo il nuovo record canadese e del Canada 8:11.39

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Women’s #70-61

After an under-the-radar rebound year in 2023, Olivia Smoliga has emerged as a prominent contender for a third straight Olympic team in 2024.

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What Would The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Look Like If It Was Named Today?

Katie Ledecky is the only swimmer currently in position to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in four individual events.

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