Michael Andrew Explains Mindset, Preparation Heading into World Champs (Video)
Before he left for training camp in Singapore, Michael Andrew sat down to fill us in on how he’s feeling headed into the 2019 World Champs
Drew Kibler Tries Texas Distance Lane, Starts Month-Long Taper Now (Video)
A big swim came in the men’s 100 free, where Drew Kibler (49.45) won the race just ahead of Texas teammate Daniel Krueger (49.63).
After In-Season 1:57 2Back, Casas Expecting “Big Things” at Nationals (Video)
Casas blew past his old personal best of 1:58.65, clocking a 1:57.34, going out in a speedy 26.91, then very consistent splits of 30.21, 30.02, and 30.20
Jacco, Bronte, and Wilson Speak from Australian Camp in Nagaoka
Jacco Verhaeren spoke with the media from Japan before the 2019 World Championships, which are expected to be his last in charge of the Australian team.
Katharine Berkoff on WUGs 100 Back Record, Italy as Host (Video)
Berkoff never looked back after the turn, eventually crashing into the wall in a best time of 59.29, lowering the meet record from her 59.57 prelims swim
Braden Holloway Explains 800 Free Relay Order, Newkirk Illness (Video)
WUG’s head men’s coach Braden Holloway explains why Jeff Newkirk was left off of the 800 free relay and why they went with the 4 swimmers that they did
Finnerty Glad to Go Fast, Setting Record “An added bonus” (Video)
After Ian Finnerty broke the WUG meet record with a 59.51 in semis of the 100 breast, he shaved another .02 of a second off of his record with a 59.49
Kira Toussaint Talks 50 Back DQ, Doping False Positive (Video)
Kira Toussaint led out of the prelims, but was dqed tonight in the 100 back. She is back from a recent doping suspension that was eventually overturned.
Gregg Troy on Dressel’s Training: “We just modified a few things” (Video)
Dressel’s primary coach, Gregg Troy, spoke with SwimSwam about what Dressel’s training has looked like this year and why it’s working
Katinka Hosszu Explains 400 IM DQ in Rome (Video)
World record holder Katinka Hosszu was DQed in this race, but would have won in 4:33.31 – we’re hearing she missed a wall during the backstroke leg
Caeleb Dressel Analyzes Performances: “I gotta get better” (Video)
With World Champs just 4 weeks away now, this will most likely be Dressel’s last meet before Team USA heads to Singapore for training camp in early July.
Michael Andrew is Shooting for 52 in the 100 Back (Video)
American Michael Andrew took a second off his prelims time and a few tenths of the meet record to win the 100 back in 53.40. His previous best time was 53.55
Katinka Hosszu Expected Stellar In-season Times in Spring… Next Year (Video)
the iron lady seems to be thriving under her new coach in her home country of Hungary, as she has already thrown down some massive in-season times
Watch: Zhada Fields Get 50 Free Olympic Trials QT (While Swimming the 100 Free)
Through prelims, semifinals, and finals, Fields remained over the Trials cut, so she swam the first 50 meters of the 100 free as though it were a normal 50.
Chad le Clos on New Generation of Butterfliers: “For me it’s a big challenge”
At the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, SwimSwam caught up with Olympic Champ Chad le Clos, and spoke with him about his thoughts on the new crop of butterfliers
