Katharine Berkoff After 26.98 50 Back: “I’ve learned a lot about myself mentally this year”
Berkoff said she’s learned that calming herself down, rather than hyping herself up, has led to more consistent times in practice and competitions
Katie Ledecky Eyeing End of Season: “I always like to see where I can get in training, too”
As the world record holder approaches yet another post-season with Team USA, she said something that showed just how much of a student of the sport she is.
Ilya Kharun on Sweeping Butterfly Races, Being Competitive in 50-100-200: “It’s important to me”
Ilya Kharun pulled off a butterfly sweep this weekend in Indianapolis, taking wins in the 50 (22.7), 100 (50.6), and 200 (1:54.9) butterfly.
Bobby Finke on 1500/400IM Double: “I don’t think I’m ever gonna do that again”
Having prelims and finals of the 1,650 meant he swam the final of the 1,650 in the same session as the final of the 400 IM
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Katie Ledecky on Kate Douglass’ 50 Free World Record: “I think it lifts everyone up”
Ledecky commented on Douglass’ surprise world record in the 50 free, saying it’s always special to be in the building for the fastest time ever in an event
Michael Andrew Gives Kudos To Van Mathias for Breaking His 100 Breast American Record
Michael Andrew was on deck when Van Mathias swam a 58.01 in the 100 Breast tonight, breaking Andrew’s 5-year-old American record of 58.14
Anna Moesch Has Now Broken the American & US Open 100 Free Records While Making Technique Changes
Anna Moesch continued her siege on the 100 Free record books tonight in Indianapolis, breaking the US Open and Pro Swim Series records with a dominant 52.11
Van Mathias on American Record, Just Missing 57 Barrier: “I wouldn’t ask for it any other way”
Van Mathias had a heck of a weekend, breaking two American records in the 50 breast (26.30) and 100 breast (58.01)
Van Mathias on Improvements: “Some of the best athletes ever have a bad memory”
Mathias says his mindset this past year has been to keep moving forward, noting that “some of the best athletes ever have a bad memory”.
Caeleb Dressel on Fastest 50 Free Since Paris: “Still trying to figure out how to swim freestyle”
After his 21.84 swim-off and 21.85 at night to win the B-Final, Caeleb Dressel was happy to see the progression he’s making since coming back to the pool
Gretchen Walsh Eyeing 53 in 100 Fly: “I really want to… be the first female to ever do that”
While Walsh was happy with her 55.00 100 fly, she is always chasing more. A best time, a world record… a new barrier.
Kate Douglass: “Did not expect a world record in the 50 free like… ever in my life”
Kate Douglass shocked just about everyone tonight: Swim fans, her competition, her coach, even herself.
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