Katy Campbell – Pinch Me I’m Afraid I’m Going To Wake Up – Video Interview
Katy Campbell dropped more than 27 seconds to win the 1500 freestyle with a new best time of 16:17.59.
Melanie Margalis – Feels Good To Have All Your Hard Work Pay Off – Video Interview
Melanie Margalis secured her spot on the Pan Pacs team with a win in the women’s 200 IM. Maya DiRado finished second with her time of 2:10.20, followed by Caitlin Leverenz in third at 2:11.05. Leverenz. All three earned invites to Pan Pacs.
Video Interview: Dave Denniston – U.S. Paralympic Residential Team Coach
USA Paralympic swim coach Dave Denniston wrapped up the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships with Mallory Weggemann.
Michael McBroom – I’m Ready to get Some More Racing In – Video Interview
Michael McBroom won the men’s 800 freestyle with the third fastest time in the world this year at 7:49.66. Matt McLean finished second at 7:55.78, followed by Michael Klueh at 7:58.13 for third.
Video Interview: Australia’s Maddison Elliott Post-100 Back Victory, Discusses Gold Medals at Para Pan Pacs
Maddison Elliott of Australia won the women’s 100 back S8 at Para Pan Pacs with a decisive 1:18.71. She sat down at the conclusion of Friday’s finals to talk with Mallory Weggemann.
Simone Manuel- I Told Myself “Have a Good Finish” – Video Interview
With six women under 25 seconds in the final heat of the 50 freestyle, it was a very close race. Simone Manuel edged out the field for the win at 24.56, breaking the 17-18 NAG record set earlier this week at 24.80 by Weitzeil.
Anthony Ervin – My Team Comes Through In The Clinch For Me – Video Interview
To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team.
Janet Evans – I Always Wanted An American To Get That Record Back – Video Interview
Janet Evans had only great things to say about Katie Ledecky and her journey in the realm of distance freestyle, adding that she was pleased the record was back in the hands of an American.
Natalie Coughlin – Sometimes You Need That Extra Kick – Video Interview
Natalie Coughlin will be absent from a national team in what seems like forever after failing to qualify in both the 50 and 100m freestyle finals.
Nathan Adrian – There’s A Reason Why We Swim The Race
To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team. Josh Schneider finished fourth with his time of 21.88.
Ryan Lochte – I Guarantee That We’ll Be Faster And Better – Video Interview
At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.
Michael Phelps – I’d Rather Lose Now As Long As I’m Ready For The Big Races – Video Interview
Michael Phelps has always been a back half swimmer, despite his breaststroke being his worst of the four strokes. It came down to the final 25 meters as Phelps was gaining quickly on Lochte. At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.
Video Interview: Roderick Sewell and the Road to Gold at Para Pan Pacs
Roderick Sewell won the men’s 100 breast SB6 at Para Pan Pacs in California. Listen to his story as he talks to Mallory Weggemann about the road he took to get here.
Video Interview: Brad Snyder Shares Personal Story and Passion for Paralympic Movement
Brad Snyder, who has already won individual gold medals in the S11 class 50 and 100 free, 100 fly, and 400 IM, met up with Mallory Waggemann on the last day of Para Pan Pacs.
