Katie Ledecky Scratches 100 Free Final on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals
Katie Ledecky elected not to swim the 100 free final on Day 1 of U.S. Nationals, allowing her to focus on the 800 free that takes place 27 minutes later.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Star sprinters Caeleb Dressel and Nathan Adrian headline the men’s 100 free, while the 200 fly brings in Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark for a rematch.
Press Conferences + Pancakes: US Nationals Day 0 Highlights (Video)
I thought it might be nice for viewers to go over all of the press conferences, and pull my personal favorite highlights
The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index
Bookmark this page to stay on top of every race we preview and for a quick look at our top picks in each race.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Adrian’s Trials Streak At Risk In 100 FR
Beginning in 2009, Nathan Adrian hasn’t lost the 100 freestyle at a U.S. selection meet. That streak goes on the line on Wednesday.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Ryan Murphy Press Conference (Video)
Ryan Murphy gave the media some past, present, and future
Campionati Nazionali USA – Orari, Streaming E Le Gare Da Non Perdere
CAMPIONATI NAZIONALI USA 2018 Mercoledì, 25 luglio – Domenica 29 luglio 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Centre, Irvine, CA Prelims 09:00…
Swimming Superstar Caeleb Dressel Signs with Speedo
After leaving the swimming community to wonder for nearly four months, swimming superstar Caeleb Dressel has chosen to sign a sponsorship deal with swimwear brand Speedo.
2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Murderer’s Row Remains In Men’s 100 Back
The men’s 100 back continues to be one of the most competitive events in the U.S.
2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Murphy, Pebley Reign In Men’s 200 Back
Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley are virtual locks for the top two spots in the men’s 200 back at the upcoming U.S. National Championships in Irvine.
SwimSwam Pulse: 76% Betting On American Legacy in Men’s 100 Back
More than three-quarters of voters expressed confidence that the Americans would keep their historic levels of dominance in the men’s 100 backstroke, with no other country getting more than 11% of the total votes.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Ress Leads 50 Back Field Of Wildcards
With a healthy mix of veterans and newcomers, the 50 back is still Justin Ress’ to lose.
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.
Reilman Hits PR, Becomes #4 in US 2018 Rankings in 200 Back in Athens
Reilman’s PR of 1:58.87 was a best time, moving him right behind Clark Beach in the U.S. rankings.
