Tom Shields

Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden, California Aquatics

California Aquatics brought 23 men to the U.S. National Championships. And coach Dave Durden helped 18 of them earn finals swims and 13 Cal swimmers make some sort of major international travel team for Team USA.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Michael Andrew has already qualified for Worlds in the 50 fly, but he’s loaded up his schedule tonight to try and qualify for Pan Pacs and add to his Worlds schedule.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

After tying her 50 fly American Record last night, Kelsi Dahlia will take on her signature 100 fly today.

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Dressel Scratches, Apple False Starts Men’s 200 Free

Zach Apple was disqualified from this morning’s men’s 200 freestyle

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Hali Flickinger is the one to watch in the 200 fly after breaking Mary Meagher’s 37-year-old U.S. Open Record this morning.

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USA: Spettacolo Urlando-Record Manuel-Dressel Sesto-I Video delle Gare

CAMPIONATI NAZIONALI USA 2018 Mercoledì, 25 luglio – Domenica 29 luglio 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Centre, Irvine, CA Prelims  09:00…

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1 Finals Preview: Adrian’s Streak on the Line

As the field vies for Pan Pacs relay spots Wednesday night in the 100 free, Nathan Adrian will also battle to keep up his 8-year national title streak alive.

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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.

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Campionati Nazionali USA: Report Live Preliminari Giorno 1

CAMPIONATI NAZIONALI USA 2018 Mercoledì, 25 luglio – Domenica 29 luglio 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Centre, Irvine, CA Prelims  09:00…

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Conger-Clark-Kalisz Rematch in 200 Fly

After an incredibly close finish at 2017 nationals, we’ll get to see a rematch between Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark in the 200 fly.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: The Usual Suspects in the Men’s 50 Fly

American Record holder Caeleb Dressel leads an experienced pack of swimmers who’ll be competing in the 50 fly this week.

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No 100 Free For Conger, 200 Fly For Dahlia At U.S. Nationals

Jack Conger has left the 100 free out of his lineup for the second straight year at U.S. Nationals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Conger Edges Toward 50-Point In 100 Fly

After going 51.00 earlier in the year, Jack Conger is poised to join the elusive sub-51 club at Nationals in the 100 fly.

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Practice + Pancakes: Cal Men Get Meet Ready With Socks Speed Work (Video)

In the pool, new Cal assistant Chase Kreitler led the sprint and mid groups through a resistance set of 25’s with a variety of toys

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2018 Santa Clara Pro Swim Series: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Among the stars to swim tonight are Chase Kalisz, Ryan Lochte, Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Melanie Margalis, Ryan Murphy, Kylie Masse, Ryosuke Irie.

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