Regan Smith 57.71 100 Back US Open Record – RACE ANALYSIS
Regan Smith broke her own US Open and US Nationals record last night in the 100 back, undercutting her old 57.76 mark by .05 to clock a 57.71
Regan Smith on First Taper with Bob Bowman: “It’s a learning experience”
This is Smith’s first taper with new coach Bob Bowman and she says it’s a learning process, with constant 2-way communication between coach and athlete.
Hunter Armstrong: “I wanted to make sure my best performance would be at worlds”
Although it made for a mentally challenging week, Armstrong was able to make the team and move forward toward Japan.
Nic Fink on Moving to SMU: “I’m excited to try something new”
“At this point, I’m excited to try something new” the breaststroke champion said of moving to a new training hub and state.
WATCH: Smith Swims U.S. Open & Championship Records In The 100 BK (Day 4 Race Videos)
Catch up on the action from Day 4 finals at US Trials, including Regan Smith setting a new 100 BK US Open record and Lilly King sweeping the breast events.
Justin Ress on Racing Mindset: “High hopes, low expectation”
He explained that once he’s behind the blocks, there’s nothing more he can do to prepare himself so he does his best to enjoy the moment and be present
Katharine Berkoff: “I like the 50 back because you don’t really have to think”
Berkoff has transitioned to shorter events over her college career, saying the sprints are easier on her mind as well as her body.
Nic Fink on 50 Breast: “I try not to focus on the fact that every milisecond counts”
It seems Nic Fink is continuing to excel in the shorter breaststroke events, missing the team in the 200 breast this time around but touching first in the 50
LIlly King on Racing in Indy: “I feel like the crowd’s here for me”
Lilly King has been undefeated so far in her home pool, fending off Kate Douglass in the 200 Breast and Lydia Jacoby in the 50 Breat at the Nat.
Dare Rose Discusses Journey from 11-12 NAG Record Breaker to Worlds Team Qualifier
Dare Rose became the #6 American of All-Time in the 100m fly last night, clocking a 50.7 to punch his ticket to world champs.
Torri Huske on 56.1 100 Fly: “I think that it’s a good starting point”
world champion Torri Huske reminded fans why she should still be considered a medal favorite, touching first in the 100 fly in 56.1
Carson Foster: “I swim my best races when I’m next to Leon”
Foster is no stranger to racing Marchand and divulges that he actually enjoys the challenge of racing him (in the long course pool).
WATCH: Thomas Heilman Adds to Worlds Schedule With 100 Butterfly
Watch all of the races in Indianapolis from night three here. There were many showdowns and new qualifiers for Worlds.
Watch: Torri Huske Rallies Past Gretchen Walsh for 100 Fly Title in World-Leading 56.18
The top three finishers in this event registered the top three times in the world this season as Zhang Yufei (56.48) previously held the fastest mark.
Claire Weinstein on Running Down Ledecky: “I didn’t even know I was catching up to her”
Claire Weinstein took the 200 free national title in Indianapolis, notably running down distance queen Katie Ledecky to get her hand on the wall first.
