Destin Lasco on Long Course Breakout: “This has been a long time coming”
Lasco said he had an excellent training year, especially in long course, and after coming up short at the last two US Trials, was due for a big performance
Chris Guiliano on Making Worlds: “I just believed in myself”
Chris Guiliano surprised many by making the world championships team, perhaps least of all himself.
Katharine Berkoff: “I wouldn’t change anything about my past experiences”
Berkoff has had her fair share of heartbreak in the event but wouldn’t change anything about her past experiences, knowing that they all led her to this swim
Ryan Held: Swim for “The little 8-year-old you that fell in love with swimming”
This marks the first time Held will have ever competed in an individual event at a LCM world championships or Olympic Games.
Kate Douglass on 200 IM: “I think taking some time off from it was a good idea”
Kate Douglass took an emphatic victory in the women’s 200 IM at the US Trials last week, clocking a 2:07.09 for a new US Open record.
Chase Kalisz Reflects on the Growth of Bob Bowman as a Coach
Prior to this year, Chase Kalisz trained under Bob Bowman as a teenager, then again when he took an Olympic redshirt during the 2015-16 season
Abbey Weitzeil Took Zero Breaths in the 50 Free for the First Time at US Nationals
Abbey Weitzeil won the 50 free at US Trials last week in US Open record fashion, stopping the clock in a new PB of 24.00.
Rhyan White Reflects on Move to NC State, Rediscovering Ability to Race Freely
Rhyan White qualified for her 2nd LCM world championships last week after making the move from Tuscaloosa to Raleigh just a month prior
Jack Alexy on Converting Freshman Learning Curve to 100FR National Title One Year Later
Jack Alexy had a standout sophomore season for Cal, culminating in a 2nd place finish in the 100 free at the 2023 NCAA Championships
Lilly King on 100 Breast: “I just haven’t felt ‘myself’ in that race in a while”
Even though Lilly King made it a clean sweep in the women’s breaststroke events at the 2023 US Trials, the 100 breast win stood out to the Olympic champion
Chase Kalisz on Swimming More Yardage Than Ever: “Aerobic fitness is pretty undefeated”
Olympic champion Chase Kalisz is swimming more yards than he ever has before at age 29 and it seems to be working for him
Regan Smith on Mental Health: “I swim my fastest when I’m having fun”
The backstroke star noted that if you spoke out about having a hard time mentally, you would be viewed as weak or washed up.
Lydia Jacoby Details Seeking Help After Post Olympic Depression
Jacoby opened up about the fact that once she was deemed Olympic champion, she thought she was on top of the world, but quickly realized she wasn’t.
Alex Walsh on Paris: “This is great practice for next year”
After competing in Tokyo with no crowd at all, Alex Walsh appreciated getting to swim in Indianapolis where there were lights, cameras, and a full crowd.
WATCH: Anthony Nesty Speaks on Dressel, Ledecky, & More at 2023 Trials (FULL INTERVIEW)
Florida head coach Anthony Nesty spoke with the media on Saturday, speaking on athletes such as Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, and Emma Weyant
