Leah Smith, Chase Kalisz Hold Leads in PSS Standings
A wild day 1 held the standings for the $10,000 Pro Swim Series prize fairly steady.
The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index
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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Open Field Behind Margalis in 200 IM
The race for 2nd in the 200 IM has been blown open in light of recent events, but Olympic medalist Melanie Margalis remains the heavy favorite.
2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Franklin, Schmitt Go for 200 FR Comeback
There’s an obvious frontrunner in the American women’s 200 free field based on the past few seasons: distance superstar Katie Ledecky. Missy Franklin, the short course American Record holder, is looking to make a comeback though.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Smith, Margalis Clear 1-2 In W 400 IM
Leah Smith is on track to win her second consecutive national title in the women’s 400 IM.
Melanie Margalis Skipping 200 Breast at U.S. Nationals
In spite of being the fastest American in the 200 breaststroke so far in 2018, Melanie Margalis is focusing on 3 other races at U.S. Nationals.
SwimSwam Pulse: 47% Pick Eastin As Top American 400 IMer
Nearly half of voters believed Ella Eastin would be the top women’s 400 IMer in the United States this summer, trusting in a big comeback swim after a shocking disqualification last year. Eastin was set to finish second last summer but took a disqualification for the ‘Lochte Rule,’ which disallows dolphin kicking on one’s back during the freestyle portion of an IM.
5 Ways Swim Coaches Can Get the Best Out of Their Swimmers
The true art of great coaching is being able to, not only develop your swimmers physically, but to also develop them mentally; to understand what makes each of your swimmers tick and how you need to interact with them in order to get the best out of them.
Chase Kasliz, Leah Smith Take Lead in Pro Swim Series Standings
Both Chase Kalisz (above) and Leah Smith enter US Nationals with leads, though they’re not insurmountable ones.
Smith, Kalisz Secure Pro Swim Series Leads In Columbus, Nats Remain
Leah Smith took over the Pro Swim Series points lead from absent Melanie Margalis, while Chase Kalisz expanded his lead over Zane Grothe with just one Pro Swim Series scoring event remaining.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: King Faces Crowded Field In W 200 BR
According to Lilly King, 2018 is her “big 200 summer.” But, will she be able to hold off stiff domestic competition?
Zane Grothe, Chase Kalisz Tied Atop PSS Standings
With many races still to be swum, the men’s race is currently tied between the only two swimmers who are capable of winning the $10,000 prize and year-long BMW lease.
Melanie Margalis Clocks 1:57.4 200 Free at Bulldog Grand Slam Day 1
Margalis took a half second off of her season-best with this swim.
Hali Flickinger Swims Lifetime Best in 400 IM at Bulldog Grand Slam
2016 U.S. Olympian Hali Flickinger swam her first 400 IM personal best since 2014 on Friday morning.
See Columbus Pro Swim Series Psych Sheets Here
The psych sheets for the 2018 Pro Swim Series’ final regular-season stop show a somewhat-lighter field (though still dotted with plenty Olympians) and much of the drama centered around the ongoing battles for the series points lead.
