2014 U.S. Nationals, What to Watch For, Day 5 Prelims: Ledecky Scratches 1500 Free
Natalie Coughlin is one of a number of swimmers who is just looking for a way onto the Pan Pacs team in their final chances on Sunday.
SwimMAC Extends Lead in Team Scoring on Day 3 of 2014 U.S. Nationals
David Marsh’s SwimMAC Carolina team has been swimming well all week, and that shows in the team scores.
Tom Shields Wins His Dream Race, Beats Phelps – Video Interview
It came down to the touch, and Tom Shields was there, getting his hand on the wall first for his second win of the meet. He touched at 51.29, only .01 seconds in front of Michael Phelps, at 51.30.
David Marsh Breaks Down 4 SwimMAC Swimmers – Video Interview
Coach Marsh breaks down SwimMAC Team Elites: Lochte, Clary, Lawrence and Adams.
Ryan Lochte Video Interview: “I’m Just Old”
Ryan Lochte finished third in the 200 back with a 1:56.47, which isn’t the worst thing in the world for him, as he is already on the Pan Pac’s team and can go for a faster time again in a few weeks.
Tyler Clary 200 Back Interview: I’ve never been so sharp in my career
200 backstroke – 2014 US Nationals: Ryan Lochte took it out very strong for the first 100 of his 200…
Aaron Peirsol Still Loves Watching Backstroke – Video Interview
Meet Record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, World Record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, American Record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, US Open Record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Piersol – 2009
Ryan Murphy Goes A-List, Credits NCAA Champs as Breakthrough – Video Interview
Ryan Murphy had enough of just missing making the team. He finished in the top 2 for the first time, earning himself a roster spot on the Pan Pacs team as well.
Bottom: Whitaker Focusing on 200 IM, Will Swim 100 Fly Time Trial Instead of 400 IM
Michigan post-grad Kyle Whitaker is scratching the 400 IM to make sure he’s ready for Sunday’s 200 IM.
SwimMAC Carolina Dominating Team Scoring After Two Days at 2014 U.S. Nationals
Ryan Lochte, Tyler Clary, and the rest of the SwimMAC crew have taken a commanding lead in overall team scoring, though they’re being challenged in each of the single-gender scoring columns.
Michael Phelps misses the wall in 100 free at US Nationals – Video Interview
Phelps was 7th in the 100m free, but will have another shot to swim the race in a Pan Pac prelim provided he makes the US Team, which is expected.
Coach Bob Bowman comments on Michael Phelps Missing his 100 Free wall – Video Interview
Missing your wall in a race is not fun, something all swimmers understand. Your coach giving you a hard time about it…that’s fun….and priceless!
10 Things We Noticed on Day 2 of the 2014 U.S. National Championships: That 800 Free Relay
Conor Dwyer is the lone veteran of last year’s 800 free relay squad that swam to gold in finals who finished in the top 4 of the 200 on Thursday.
BREAKING: Lochte to Scratch 200 Free to Focus on 200 Back
Ryan Lochte has made a choice on his potential day-two double at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.
Nathan Adrian 100 Free Interview: “That group of 8 guys is much faster”
Nathan Adrian worked his way into the finish to win the race with a time of 48.31.
