Bethany Galat is More Confident Than She’s Ever Been (Video)
2017 Worlds 200 breaststroker Bethany Galat of Texas A&M was 2nd in 2:23.32, retaining her spot in the 200 breast on the international team for USA
Regan Smith: “I’ve really tried to improve my strength training” (Video)
After swimming a myriad of best times in numerous events over the last 3 days, Regan Smith attributes her success in part to increased strength training
Kelsi Dahlia Prepares for the 50 Fly like a 50 Free (Video)
Kelsi Dahlia, formerly Worrell, tied her American Record with a 25.48 as she dominated the race. With that, Dahlia earns the first roster spot for the 2019 World Championships
Baker: “This has probably been the most fun summer I’ve ever had” (Video)
As a member of Team Elite – San Diego’s rapidly growing pro group, Kathleen Baker has had an extremely successful summer of hard work under David Marsh
Josh Prenot Keeps a Swim Journal on His Phone (Video)
Josh Prenot made his move, hitting the final turn under his own American Record pace. He fell just slightly off the pace on the final 50, touching just a tenth behind the mark in 2:07.28
Micah Sumrall Finds Inspiration in Allison Schmitt (Video)
After taking a break post-Rio, she’s made her comeback in full swing, winning by over a second in 2:22.06
Allison Schmitt Explains How Swimming Saved Her Life (Video)
Allison Schmitt cemented her comeback with a 1:55.82 for 2nd last night, and explained how swimming has been such an instrumental part of her mental health journey
Katie Ledecky Explains Wearing a Practice Suit in Prelims (VIDEO)
Ledecky raced 200 free prelims Thursday in her practice suit after running out of racing suit backups.
Murphy: “I don’t need a certain swim to prove to myself that I’m good” (Video)
Murphy used a huge underwater to break ahead right off the wall after the flip, building a body-length lead to win it in 1:54.15
Ledecky Eyeing New WR in New Event in Tokyo (Video)
After the 200 free, Katie Ledecky talked about knabbing a world record that isn’t yet on her resume
After Injuries Last Summer, Seliskar Says It was “Make or Break” (Video)
Cal’s Andrew Seliskar, who had never been under 1:50 before 2018, is your national champion.
Missy Franklin Gives Emotional Interview After Nationals Performances (Video)
Missy commented that she was very disappointed with her swims, but she realized that this was a stepping stone to the bigger meet in 2 years
Michael Andrew: “That’s the first race I’ve cried afterwards” (Video)
Andrew earned a spot on the 2019 Worlds team as he out-touched American Record holder Dressel by 4 hundredths for the win, 22.93 to 22.97
Watch the Race Videos from Day 2 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals
Watch all the championship final races from Day 2 at 2018 U.S. Nationals in Irvine.
16-year-old Regan Smith Sets 200 Back World Junior Record in 2:06.43
Smith still trails Missy Franklin for the national age group record as FINA only began recognizing WJRs in 2014.
