Bobby Finke Breaks Down Florida Distance Group Trash Talk
The distance ace detailed a bet he made with fellow freestyle specialist Kieran Smith in which Finke won and is now owed a steak dinner
WATCH: Caeleb Dressel Talks to Press for First Time Since 2022 Worlds (FULL INTERVIEW)
After a year of silence, 7x Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel spoke to the press at his second swim meet since the 2022 World Championships.
Lydia Jacoby on Making the Worlds Team: “I was putting a lot of pressure on myself”
Jacoby admitted she put a lot of pressure on herself to make this team after falling just shy of qualifying last year at world champ trials.
Cody Miller on Breaking 1:00: “How could you not be happy with that”
Miller, a father of two who typically swims 4-5 times per week as of late, was elated with his swim.
Alex Walsh on 400 IM: “I knew I was in store for a pretty big drop”
Walsh, who has never competed in the 400 IM at a LCM trials meet, knew she was due for a significant drop.
Regan Smith 57.71 100 Back US Open Record – RACE ANALYSIS
Regan Smith broke her own US Open and US Nationals record last night in the 100 back, undercutting her old 57.76 mark by .05 to clock a 57.71
Regan Smith on First Taper with Bob Bowman: “It’s a learning experience”
This is Smith’s first taper with new coach Bob Bowman and she says it’s a learning process, with constant 2-way communication between coach and athlete.
Hunter Armstrong: “I wanted to make sure my best performance would be at worlds”
Although it made for a mentally challenging week, Armstrong was able to make the team and move forward toward Japan.
Nic Fink on Moving to SMU: “I’m excited to try something new”
“At this point, I’m excited to try something new” the breaststroke champion said of moving to a new training hub and state.
Justin Ress on Racing Mindset: “High hopes, low expectation”
He explained that once he’s behind the blocks, there’s nothing more he can do to prepare himself so he does his best to enjoy the moment and be present
Katharine Berkoff: “I like the 50 back because you don’t really have to think”
Berkoff has transitioned to shorter events over her college career, saying the sprints are easier on her mind as well as her body.
Nic Fink on 50 Breast: “I try not to focus on the fact that every milisecond counts”
It seems Nic Fink is continuing to excel in the shorter breaststroke events, missing the team in the 200 breast this time around but touching first in the 50
LIlly King on Racing in Indy: “I feel like the crowd’s here for me”
Lilly King has been undefeated so far in her home pool, fending off Kate Douglass in the 200 Breast and Lydia Jacoby in the 50 Breat at the Nat.
Dare Rose Discusses Journey from 11-12 NAG Record Breaker to Worlds Team Qualifier
Dare Rose became the #6 American of All-Time in the 100m fly last night, clocking a 50.7 to punch his ticket to world champs.
Torri Huske on 56.1 100 Fly: “I think that it’s a good starting point”
world champion Torri Huske reminded fans why she should still be considered a medal favorite, touching first in the 100 fly in 56.1
