Race Video: Schmitt tops Ledecky in 200 Free in Austin, 1:57.71
In a battle of US Olympians, it was Allison Schmitt who triumphed over Katie Ledecky in the 200 freestyle.
Race Video: Dwyer wins 400IM in Austin, 4:16.58
Dwyer used a strong backstroke leg to build a lead on Tunisian Olympian and long-distance specialist Ous Mellouli. The two were almost identical split-wise apart from that backstroke, where Dwyer went 1:06.4 to Mellouli’s 1:07.5. That one second proved to be the difference as Dwyer went 4:16.58 to Mellouli’s 4:17.69.
Arena Austin Grand Prix Deck Tour with Google Glass – Video
Many thanks to the guys at TAKEITLIVE.tv for capturing and providing this Deck Tour video. Featured image: Tyler Clary, Matt Grevers, Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley.
RACE VIDEO: Micah Lawrence wins 200 breast in front of home-town crowd in Austin
SwimMAC’s Lawrence pulled out to an early lead and survived a late charge by 2013 NCAA Champ Laura Sogar to win the Austin Grand Prix 200 breaststroke.
RACE VIDEO: Nathan Adrian wins Austin Grand Prix in 48.26
Adrian won the race from an outside lane, leading wire-to-wire to put up a great time against a stacked field.
RACE VIDEO: Katie Ledecky roars away from Lotte Friis in 400 to win Austin Grand Prix
Katie Ledecky simply swam away from the field in this race as she’s become known for doing, picking up a win by 5 seconds over a tough field.
RACE VIDEO: Agnel holds off McBroom, Mellouli in 400 free at Austin Grand Prix
Yannick Agnel once again proves his freestyle prowess over a huge range of distances, winning the 400 free at Austin.
RACE VIDEO: Tom Shields wins 100 fly at Austin Grand Prix
Tom Shields used his outstanding underwaters to leave the field in his wake on night 1 of the Austin Grand Prix.
Dwyer: NBAC Practice is Brutal with Agnel, Mellouli, McLean and Luchsinger – Video
Dwyer executes an odd double at the Arena Grand Prix in Austin, 100 free and 200 breast, but handles it with ease with his NBAC base of training.
Lawrence Surprised by 2:25 200 Breast Win, Expected a 2:30 – Video
Micah Lawrence won in front of a very familiar crowd in the 200 breast. The SwimMAC pro, who grew up in the Austin area, went 2:25.73, splitting her race with incredible consistency to win the event.
French Olympic Star Yannick Agnel Loves Training at NBAC – Video Interview
Yannick Agnel continues to impress on American soil after joining Bob Bowman’s North Baltimore Aquatic Club for his training.
Adrian is Satisfied with 48.2 in 100 Free at the Austin Grand Prix – Video Interview
The American sprint star pulled out a surprising 48.26 to blow away a great field here in the 100 free. For a swim in mid-January, that’s an awfully promising time for one of the many great sprinters in a crowded world field.
Meet Katie Ledecky’s Biggest Fan – Video
2013 was an incredibly good year for Katie Ledecky. It looks like 2014 isn’t off to a bad start either.
Troy: “When You Can Set Pool Records in This Facility, You’re Doing Something Right”
Gregg Troy discusses the Texas weather, and his team’s training in December and January.
