With Olympic Spots On the Line at Sette Colli, Thomas Ceccon Hoping to Swim 200 Back in Paris
When asked about his Olympic lineup, the world record holder said he is planning (and has been training) to swim the 200 back in addition to the 100 in Paris
Benedetta Pilato on New Training Bases in Olympic Year: “It’s a step that you need to grow”
Since she was finished with high school, Pilato wanted the experience of living on her own and in a new city, moving from Taranto to Torino
Letitia Sim Talks Olympic Redshirt Season from Michigan to Focus on LCM Training in Singapore
After spending two seasons at Michigan, Letitia Sim decided to take an Olympic redshirt and move to Singapore for a year to train for Paris
Louise Hansson on Moving Back Home to Sweden Before Paris: “It just felt like the right move”
After living abroad for the past 8 years, Hansson is relishing the opportunity to return home and be close to family while preparing for her 2nd Olympics
David Popovici on Seeing 100 Free World Record Broken: “It was refreshing”
David Popovici has been through a lot in his swimming career for someone who just graduated high school a year ago.
WATCH: Kristof Milak Ties Own Mare Nostrum Record with 50.95 100m Butterfly
Of note, this was Milak’s 2nd swim of the finals session, having competed in the 50 free final about 20 minutes prior.
Skyler Smith on Being the Only American Racing at the Mare Nostrum Tour
Rising UNC senior Skyler Smith opted to get way out of her comfort zone this summer in an effort to perfect her 100 breast race plan for the US Olympic
Minna Abraham on LCM Season Coming Off of NCAA: “The two complement each other really well”
USC standout freshman Minna Abraham competed at the Canet stop in Mare Nostrum, clocking a 1:58.46 in the 200 free to finish 2nd
The Fastest Swim Technique: Backstroke Dolphin Kick With Maggie MacNeil
The Race Club analyzes what makes SCM 50 backstroke world record holder Maggie MacNeil so fast while kicking underwater on her back.
What We Can Learn From Sprinting a 50 Free Every Day for 100 Days
Listen to what Hoekstra learned during this process as well as what he will now carry over into his workout routine moving forward.
Beryl Gastaldello on 24.6 50 Free PB: “I’m just where I’m supposed to be”
After moving back to train in her home of France two years ago, the former Texas A&M Aggie is feeling good in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics
Maxime Grousset on Paris Olympics: “I think it will be the best competition of my life”
Maxime Grousset swam his last competition before the 2024 French Olympic Trials at the Canet-en-Roussillon stop of the Mare Nostrum Tour this weekend
Anastasia Gorbenko on 200 IM 2:08.63 National Record: ‘I’m pretty surprised’
On Night 1 of the Canet stop of the Mare Nostrum Tour, Anastasia Gorbenko clocked a 2:08.63 in the women’s 200 IM, a personal best and new Israeli record
Kylie Masse on Qualifying for 3rd Olympics, Women’s Backstroke Depth, and Training in Spain
Masse joined her coaches and training group in Canet at the first leg of the Mare Nostrum Tour, where she won the 50 back on night 1 (27.43).
Blaire Anderson on Aggie Legacy, UT-A&M Rivalry, and Vision as Director of Swimming
Blaire Anderson was recently named Director of Swimming & Diving at Texas A&M University, marking a big turning point in Aggie swimming history.
