Kyle Chalmers Previews Sprint Battle Between Himself, Popovici, & Dressel
Although he’s looking forward to this short course season at present, Chalmers is already welcoming an epic dual that could be coming on the horizon
Katie Ledecky: “There’s a lot of competition in my events right now… I know I need to get better”
For her part, Ledecky set a new American record, eclipsing the 3:54.06 she set in 2019 at her lone ISL meet.
Summer McIntosh Goes 3:52.80 400 Free: “I did not think I would ever go that”
It was an electric first race in the women’s 400 free, as Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh went head-to-head in a rematch of this year’s Worlds
WATCH: Li Bingjie Shatters SCM 400 Free World Record in 3:51.30 (Full Race Video)
Watch the full race video of Li Bingjie’s world record in the SCM 400 freestyle, where she ripped a 3:51.30 to shatter the previous mark.
Justin Ress Compares FINA World Cup to ISL, He Misses ISL
Although he is back to fall season short-course racing at the FINA World Cup, American Justin Ress admits it’s not quite the same as the ISL
SwimSwam Breakdown: SCM World Records, NCAA History, and Simone Back in Action
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss 2 new world records, swimming in the NCAA, and Simone Manuel’s return to racing.
Stanford Men Power Kick on Aloha Friday | PRACTICE + PANCAKES
We visited Palo Alto on a Friday morning, where the Stanford men were welcoming in an Aloha Friday. This meant power kick for Dan Schemmel and his squad
WATCH: Simone Manuel Swim First 100 Yard Free in 4+ Years, Leon Marchand 3:41 IM
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel is back in the pool at Arizona State. She swam a 48.40 in the 100 yard free on Saturday.
UVA Coach Todd DeSorbo Tracks Swim Data Netting Dramatic Results
“Matt (King) was like a 22.6 PB in the 50m free,” Coach Todd DeSorbo said, “ and he won U.S. Nationals with a 21.8, a big drop.”
Anthony Nesty on Virginia-Florida Dual: “We Welcome the Challenge”
Florida secured their win on the men’s side by dominating the 400 FR-R, as McDuff (43.9), Liendo (42.3), Friese (43.0), and Mestre (43.0) combined for 2:52.24
Todd DeSorbo on UVA Against Florida: “They continue to exceed expectations”
Virginia women capped the day with a 3:11.34 400 Free relay, shattering the UVA pool record and dominating the rest of the field
WATCH: Virginia Women’s Swimming Unveils 2022 NCAA Championship Banner
On Saturday, Florida and Virginia faced off in a dual meet, where the Florida men and Virginia women took victory after raising their championship banner
WATCH: Walsh, Douglass, King, Liendo, And More Race At UVA-UF Dual Meet
Watch the race videos from Saturday’s dual meet matchup between Virginia and Florida courtesy of SwimSwam’s YouTube channel here.
WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Shatters SCM 50 BR European Record with 28.60, .04 off WR
Continuing her comeback to the sport, Ruta Meilutyte smashed the SCM 50 breast European record with a 28.60 to win at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.
Josh Liendo Working on Florida “No Breath Last-25” in 100y Fly
Josh Liendo, the Worlds bronze medalist in the event, went 47.05 to finish second. This was second-ever 100 fly yards race
