Bobby Finke on 400 IM: “Kinda letting fate decide what was gonna happen that last 25”
Finke says he loves racing Jay because of how similarly they swim the mid-distance event and that held true tonight.
Katie Ledecky: “I felt like I could be 1:55 tonight”
In the 200 free, she spoiled viewers (as she typically does) by throwing down a monster 1:55.47 in the 200 free, besting the field by over 2 seconds
Michael Brinegar Races LCM For First Time Since 2020 Olympics, Training at Ohio State
2020 Olympian in the 800/1500 free Michael Brinegar logged hist first LCM race since those Tokyo Games tonight in Knoxville.
What Is Worlds Medalist Katie Grimes Trying Out in Her 800 Free?
Grimes was trying a new breathing strategy in her 800 tonight, breathing every 2 strokes than every 3 strokes as opposed to just every 2
Tunisian Olympic Champ Ahmed Hafnaoui Likes Competing in the US
In his first official race since moving from Tunisia to Indiana, 2020 Olympic champion Ahmed Hafnaoui put on a strong performance in the men’s 800 free
Jasmine Rumley Competing Again After 2nd Surgery to Correct Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tennessee junior Jasmine Rumley underwent a second shoulder surgery in August to correct thoracic outlet syndrome in both shoulders.
Regan Rathwell Redshirting Freshman Season After Undergoing Surgery for Torn Labrum
Tennessee freshman swimmer Regan Rathwell is taking a redshirt after undergoing shoulder surgery in October, she told SwimSwam on Tuesday.
Torri Huske on Pre-World Record USA Ready Room Energy: “It’s Unmatched”
Huske takes us through her meet, including routines she uses for a busy event schedule and what breaking her first (and 2nd) world record was like
Michael Andrew Splits 20.3, Holds Off Kyle Chalmers for Silver in Team USA Anchor Debut
Michael Andrew had what may have been his best day of racing in Melbourne yet, starting in the 4×50 medley relay.
Kensey McMahon on Cheering on USA: “Definitely wanted to make it part of my role”
Outside of the pool, since McMahon only had 1 swim, she made it her goal to attend every session and make USA’s presence known.
Hali Flickinger on Enjoying Racing, Team Atmosphere: “It’s what I really needed”
Flickinger’s goal coming into these world championships was simply to have fun, something she says she hasn’t done in a long time
Ryan Murphy on Starting Error That Resulted in 50 Back World Title
We saw an odd turn of events when right as the men’s 50 back final fired off, there was a 2nd beep at the start which signaled the competitors to stop
Kibler: “I was just watching the WR split get further and further into the green”
Kibler and Julian give their perspective on tonight’s race with Australia, setting their sights on the world record, and racing with this quartet of teammates
With More Experience, Kate Douglass Sees Herself Going Even Faster in SCM 200 Breast
The Virginia senior is happy with her championship record time, but she is optimistic that she could drop even more time with more race experience.
Silver Medalist Claire Curzan Almost Scratched the 50 Back in Melbourne
Curzan already has 4 medals through 4 days at these championships, including a silver in the 50 back, an event Curzan nearly scratched
