WATCH: Olivia Smoliga Sets American Record in 50 Back
Olympic backstroker Olivia Smoliga put up a lifetime best in the 50 back shootouts at the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Mesa, and it was an American Record to boot.
WATCH: Kelsi Dahlia Brings Home Mesa 50 Fly Shootout Title
The women’s 50 fly field included Olympic butterfliers Kelsi Dahlia, Farida Osman, and Louise Hansson.
WATCH: Michael Andrew Earns First Shootout Title in Mesa 50 Fly
The men’s 50 fly came down to World Junior Record holder Michael Andrew versus fellow U.S. National Teamer Tim Phillips.
Watch: DiRado, Beisel Dominate Burger Eating Relay for Charity (Video)
In their Breakfast of Champions race, each woman ate a breakfast item as fast as possible and the fastest relay to finish was crowned champion.
Synchro Documentary ‘PERFECT’ Comes to VOD May 1st
The documentary chronicles Team Canada’s preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Practice + Pancakes: University of Arizona Throws Down After Mesa (Video)
Hot off the Pro Swim stop in Mesa, the University of Arizona wildcats were back in the water Monday morning, including new Pro Leah Smith
WATCH: Fink vs. Finnerty in Mesa 50 Breast Shootouts
The men’s 50 breast had a strong field that included Austin shootout champ Nic Fink, U.S. Olympic breaststroker Kevin Cordes, and American Record holder Ian Finnerty.
WATCH: Molly Hannis Wins 50 Breast Shootouts Again in Mesa
In the women’s 50 breast rounds, Austin champ Molly Hannis once again took the win. She put up yet another sub-30, touching in 29.97 while fellow Olympic breaststroker Breeja Larson was 2nd in 30.42.
WATCH: Michael Andrew, Nathan Adrian Go Head-to-Head Again in Mesa 50 Free Shootouts
Nathan Adrian and Michael Andrew made it to the final round of the 50 free shootouts for a rematch of their Austin race.
WATCH: Mallory Comerford Swims to 50 Free Shootout Win in Mesa
Comerford’s quarterfinal time was just 6 hundredths shy of her lifetime best, and that was coming off a post-NCAAs break.
Video Interviste: A Swim Swam Il Capitano Federico Turrini
Classe 1987. Livornese D.O.C, tesserato C.S. Esercito/Nuoto Livorno. Federico Turrini E’ il Capitano della Nazionale italiana di nuoto, eletto dagli…
Coleman’s Carpool: Allison Schmitt Tells Tales from Schmeisel World Tour, Grad School, and Mesa
In light of her recent return to competition, SwimSwam got in the car with Olympic champion and current Tempe, Arizona local, Allison Schmitt.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Taylor Ruck Wasn’t Expecting Commonwealths Gold
17-year-old Taylor Ruck capped off an incredible six days of swimming at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, winning a silver medal in the women’s 400 medley relay for a total of eight for the meet.
Arthur Albiero Comments on Leading Team USA This Summer (Video)
When catching up with SwimSwam in Mesa this past weekend, Albiero emphasized his admiration of the “no ego” culture of the Team USA coaching staff
Ray Looze Comments on Leading Team USA Men This Summer (Video)
Looze mentioned that he is a big walker, and invites both coaches and athletes to walk and converse with him so he is able to get to know them and vice versa
