Shaine Casas Previews 200 IM Race Strategy for Tonight
The top 2 seeds weren’t too much of a surprise, as American Shaine Casas and South African Matt Sates looked in control during their morning swims.
Kyle Chalmers Previews Sprint Battle Between Himself, Popovici, & Dressel
Although he’s looking forward to this short course season at present, Chalmers is already welcoming an epic dual that could be coming on the horizon
Katie Ledecky: “There’s a lot of competition in my events right now… I know I need to get better”
For her part, Ledecky set a new American record, eclipsing the 3:54.06 she set in 2019 at her lone ISL meet.
Summer McIntosh Goes 3:52.80 400 Free: “I did not think I would ever go that”
It was an electric first race in the women’s 400 free, as Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh went head-to-head in a rematch of this year’s Worlds
Justin Ress Compares FINA World Cup to ISL, He Misses ISL
Although he is back to fall season short-course racing at the FINA World Cup, American Justin Ress admits it’s not quite the same as the ISL
Anthony Nesty on Virginia-Florida Dual: “We Welcome the Challenge”
Florida secured their win on the men’s side by dominating the 400 FR-R, as McDuff (43.9), Liendo (42.3), Friese (43.0), and Mestre (43.0) combined for 2:52.24
Todd DeSorbo on UVA Against Florida: “They continue to exceed expectations”
Virginia women capped the day with a 3:11.34 400 Free relay, shattering the UVA pool record and dominating the rest of the field
Josh Liendo Working on Florida “No Breath Last-25” in 100y Fly
Josh Liendo, the Worlds bronze medalist in the event, went 47.05 to finish second. This was second-ever 100 fly yards race
Gretchen Walsh Explains How Weightroom Gains Lead to Speed in the Pool
In the Saturday dual against Florida, Walsh registered 21.91 in the 50 fly (relay, fastest split in history), 50.5 in the 100 fly, and 21.40 in the 50 free
Why Has the Swims 3.0 Rollout Been Hard, and What is USA Swimming Doing About It?
Patrick Murphy has led USA Swimming’s effort to modernize its information technology systems. The rollout hasn’t been without its challenges, though.
Claire Curzan on 30×100 with Stanford Women, Adjusting to College
Curzan admits the adjustment period is challenging but so far is enjoying it, especially with the aid of the women’s team.
Torri Huske Talks Year 2 at Stanford, Swimming Goals, and New Team
The world champ shared her perspective with us on readjusting to life on campus, her goals heading into this season, and how the team is coming together
Howard, Georgetown Team Captains Preview Biggest HBCU Swim Meet in History
SwimSwam sat down with team captains from Howard and Georgetown to preview “Battle at the Burr”, an epic dual between two fierce rivals
What is Eddie Reese Doing Differently in Practice this Fall at Texas?
Reese says they are further along in Rocktober than they have ever been (it’s not even October yet).
Whitworth Assistant Christine Mabile on the Benefits of Coaching at a DIII School
SwimSwam caught up with the veteran coach at the ASCA world Clinic in Las Vegas to get her perspective on this different role.
