Michael Andrew: “I feel like my energy systems kinda suited right now for 100-150 meters”
We saw Michael Andrew in action at the Westmont Pro Swim, racing 50s of stroke up to the 200 IM, where he placed 3rd.
AJ Pouch on Aging in Swimming: “I’m the old guy now”
Pouch finished 2nd in the 100 & 200 breast and 6th in the 50 breast at this year’s first stop of the Pro Swim Series.
Rhyan White Adjusting to Life as a Pro Swimmer: “I feel like I’ve figured a few things out”
Olympian Rhyan White raced at the 2025 Wesmont Pro Swim, placing 5th in the 50 back, 6th in the 100 back, and 2nd in the 200 back
Beata Nelson on Future Outlook: “I’m still really loving swimming and I’m getting better”
Now back in the water, Nelson is still loving swimming as a pro, saying she’s still seeing improvements and learning ways to upgrade as an athlete.
Josh Bey Got Advice From Brendan Hansen Before Winning the 200 Breast in Westmont
High School senior and Indiana commit Josh Bey took the win in the men’s 200 breast at the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont.
Katharine Berkoff on LCM Season: “I think I’ve been in for a big drop”
Katharine Berkoff was in action at the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont this weekend, swimming all 3 backstroke distances
Mary-Sophie Harvey Swam a 200 Breast-100 Fly-200 IM Triple in 30 Minutes at Westmont
Canadian Olympian Mary-Sophie Harvey used the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont as a training meet, and boy, did she get some good training in
Sam Short on Returning to Form: “Got a bit of FOMO missing the final at the Olympics”
Sam Short dove in the competition pool for the first time since the Paris Olympics, winning the 400 and 800 free in Westmont.
Rylee Erisman on Goals for Season: “I’m still young so I just want to keep having fun”
Regardless of her success, Erisman is trying to keep things in perspective for this season, telling SwimSwam her main goal is to have fun.
Nat’l Teamer Jack Dahlgren has been Training Around the Country in a Camper Trailer
Stops along the way for training include the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Arizona State, and the Mission Viejo Nadadores
Carson Foster Adjusting to Bowman Training: “It’s a lot of experimental stuff”
Foster is embracing the adjustment period that comes with a new coach and new training styles, experimenting with several things to see what works
Michael Andrew on Swimming 200 IM: “This is me committing to it again”
Andrew affirmed that he is once again going to be putting more emphasis on the 200 IM, meaning we could see him race in the event as soon as this weekend
Simone Manuel Enjoying Texas Training: “I’m having the time of my life at Austin”
Manuel told SwimSwam that she took 14 weeks out of the water after the Olympics before getting back into training.
Jake Eccelston on Racing UofL Teammate Denis Petrashov: “I haven’t beat him yet this year”
In the A-Final of the 200 Breast at the ACC Championships, Louisville freshman Jake Eccelston clocked a 1:51.0, breaking the 17-18 National Age Group Record
UNC’s Ben Delmar on Men’s ACC Success: “We achieved our goal as a team”
The UNC men turned heads last week at the ACC Championships when, for most of the meet, they were in 3rd place, only behind ACC newcomers Cal and Stanford
