Video: The Double Tap Freestyle Drill
Our apologies for the week off! With all of the crazy weather that comes through South Florida, sometimes we do wish we were training indoors.
How Swimmers Tapered in 1968 – George Haines Training (Video)
Here’s a cool blast from the past: the International Swimming Hall of Fame has published a 1960’s-era documentary featuring some early training philosophies concerning the all-important concept of “taper.”
LA2024 What’s Not in the Bid Book: Volume 2
LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman joins track and field Olympian Allyson Felix to explore LA’s booming sneaker, style, and fashion scene.
Watch: Litherland Chase Down Dwyer in 200 Free in Santa Clara
Georgia’s Jay Litherland stepped up to the blocks just one event after winning the 400 IM by a landslide.
Top 20… +3 Quotes from the Santa Clara Pro Swim (Video)
See what the best stories of the Pro Swim in Santa Clara were this past weekend
Watch: Katie Ledecky Smash 200 Free Meet Record in Santa Clara
Stanford’s Ledecky threw down a blistering 1:55.34, which pushed her all the way up to the top of the 2017 world rankings ahead of Swedish Olympian Michelle Coleman, who swam a 1:55.64 at the Stockholm Open.
Conger reviews transition from Kris Kubik to Wyatt Collins (Video)
It’s been a year since Kris Kubik stepped down as the Associate Head Coach at UT, and while he has big shoes to fill, so far Wyatt Collins has been a seemingly solid replacement
Watch: Conger vs. Dressel Battle Comes Down to the Wire in Santa Clara
Dressel tried to run down Conger, putting up the fastest closing split of the field with a 27.17, but Conger did just enough to hold him off.
Watch: Michael Andrew and Jay Litherland Tie in 200 IM in Santa Clara
In the final, age group phenom Michael Andrew and U.S. Olympian Jay Litherland went head-to-head, and they put on quite a show. The 2 men traded the lead back and forth throughout the race, eventually hitting the wall for a tie.
Madisyn Cox: “Nothing can top last summers’ nerves” (Video)
Texas’ Madisyn Cox completed her IM sweep with a victory in the 200 IM tonight
Michael Andrew explains how his training has changed recently (Video)
At the finish, Michael Andrew and Jay Litherland touched simultaneously in the 200 IM, as both won gold with a pair of 2:00.48s.
Grevers: “I’m not sure what I’ll do when Rocket leaves (Video)
Team USA veteran Matt Grevers was the only other man to break 54 tonight behind Murphy, clocking in at 53.90 to take silver.
Kevin Cordes explains Car break in & pre race meditation (Video)
After missing the podium in the 200 breast, Kevin Cordes bounced back to win gold tonight
Katie McLaughlin: “I learn about myself when I race like this” (Video)
Cal’s Katie McLaughlin (2:10.35) built a sizeable lead on the front half with a 1:01.35 opening split
Will Licon: “I just need to get my pop down for trials” (Video)
The times may not show it, but Will Licon feels ready for World Champ trials in just a few short weeks
