5 NAGs fall in 9 events at NCSAs night 2; Manuel’s 47.09 highlights fast night
Simone Manuel dropped a 47.09 to win the 100 free, just one of 5 National Age Group records to go down on the second night of NCSA Junior Nationals in Orlando.
Simone Manuel blasts 47.09-second 100 free, Franklin’s NAG goes down
When Simone Manuel went a lifetime-best in prelims of the 100 free at NCSA juniors, it seemed like she might have been going after her prelims swim a little harder than some of the other top seeds. Turns out that 47.67 was just a walk in the park for the 17-year-old.
Manuel rips off 47.6 in 100 free at NCSA Juniors Day 2 prelims
First Colony’s Simone Manuel is the runaway top seed in the 100 free. Meanwhile Sam McHugh and Michael Andrew nabbed a pair of high seeds and will meet in the 200 fly.
National Teamers, NAG Record Holders to Unite for NCSA Junior Nationals (PSYCH SHEETS)
World Championship finalist Simone Manuel will swim at the NCSA Junior National Championships in Orlando next week.
Hilary Caldwell Sweeps backstroke in Austin (Video Interview)
She won the 200 back last night, and now Canada’s Hilary Caldwell has made it a sweep. The 22-year-old went 1:01.57 to nip current Grand Prix points leader Megan Romano at the wall.
Race Video: Coughlin tops 50 Free in 25.17
In a tightly-bunched final field for the splash-and-dash, it was savvy veterans who rose to the top. Multi-time Olympian Natalie Coughlin went 25.17, getting her hand on the wall first in a field loaded with big names.
Race Video: Schmitt tops Ledecky in 200 Free in Austin, 1:57.71
In a battle of US Olympians, it was Allison Schmitt who triumphed over Katie Ledecky in the 200 freestyle.
2014 Austin Grand Prix: Tight Sprint Fields Highlight Day 2 Prelims
After a great swim in the 100 free on day one, Simone Manuel is back again on Saturday for the women’s 200 free and 50 free.
2014 Austin Grand Prix: Adrian wins 100 free, Ledecky smashes competition on Day 1
Nathan Adrian went 48.26 for a nice 100 free win, while Katie Ledecky blew away the 400 free field, going 4:04.46.
Links, Storylines, and Preview for 2014 Austin Grand Prix
Conor Dwyer is swimming a less-usual set of 200’s at the Austin Grand Prix.
Austin Grand Prix Psych Sheets; Lochte Entered But Won’t Swim
Olympian Natalie Coughlin will be among the headliners of a loaded women’s sprint field.
2013 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 15 to 16
The year’s fastest 15-16 year-olds of 2013 were, in many cases, the fastest of all time. This crop of kids broke an astounding number of age group, high school, and meet records at the national -and even international- level.
Clutch Swim 2013 Swammy Winner, Megan Romano
After just missing the Olympics in 2012, Megan Romano made up for it by coming through in the clutch in 2013.
HardCore Swim of the Week: Simone Manuel from Clutch City
Simone Manuel, at only 17 years old, was put in a tough position on Saturday at the Duel in the Pool, but she rose to the occasion.
Americans Close Duel With Mixed Medley Relay World Record
A world-leading leadoff leg from Eugene Godsoe gave the United States the edge they needed to close out the 2013 Duel in the Pool with a win/
