Molly Renshaw Says Pandemic “Lit a fire in me” After Being Out of the Water
Molly Renshaw took control of the women’s 200 breaststroke, opening a huge lead on the field to ultimately earn the victory in 2:21.34.
Kathleen Dawson on 100 Back Win: “It was definitely a fight for me by the end”
In the re-swim, Dawson got the job done again. Though she loses her PB of 58.18, she still owns the meet record and keeps her European gold medal.
Anton Chupkov Talks Training for 2nd 100 of 200 Breast in Post-Race Interview
Anton Chupkov defended his title in the 200 breast, turning 6th at the 100 (1:02.31) before closing in 1:04.68 (32.43/32.25) for a final time of 2:06.99.
Boglarka Kapas Loves 6k Fly Workouts Compared to Her Old 8k Distance Sessions
Boglarka Kapas assumed control of the women’s 200 fly final on the second 50 and cruised to victory in a time of 2:06.50, defending her title from 2018.
European Champ Robert Glinta Admits His Hair Gives Him Backstroke Power
Romanian Robert Glinta charged down the last few meters to emerge victorious in a razor-thin men’s 100 backstroke final, taking gold in a time of 52.88.
Hugo Gonzalez Breaks Down 100 Back (Silver)/200 IM (Gold) Day 4 Finals Session
Hugo Gonzalez continues to perform unbelievably in Budapest, closing in a scintillating 27.76 to win the men’s 200 IM in a time of 1:56.76.
Kira Toussaint on Learning to Deal with the Pressure of Big Meet Finals
Kira Toussaint is a Long Course European Champion for the first time, executing an excellent race to edge Kathleen Dawson by a tenth
Kolesnikov on 100Free/Back Double: “I’m not a robot… or Michael Phelps”
Kliment Kolesnikov, who would’ve qualified first for the 100 back final with his prelim time, finished 16th in 54.86 just minutes after winning the 100 free
Sophie Hansson Has Been Training Well But Shocked with 1:05 100 Breast in Semis
Sophie Hansson shattered the Swedish Record to win the second semi-final in 1:05.69, lowering her previous record of 1:06.17 set at the Swim Open Stockholm
Kromowidjojo on Resting for Euro’s But Keeping Olympics the Main Goal
Ranomi Kromowidjojo reclaims her European title in the women’s 50 freestyle, producing the first sub-24 swim of the Olympic year in 23.97
Kliment Kolesnikov Describes Refreshing Emotions of Re-Breaking World Record
Kliment Kolesnikov dropped an absolute stunner in the men’s 50 back final, shattering his 24-hour old world record in a time of 23.80.
Nathan Adrian: “I’m becoming a superfan of all these other incredible athletes”
After a slow breakout, United States national team staple Nathan Adrian powered to the win, running down the field over the last 15 meters.
Tom Shields Breaks Down “Up and Down” Butterfly Showing in Atlanta
Tom Shields posted his season-best in the 100 fly (51.55) but is still trying to be 28-low on the 2nd 50 of his 200 fly, something he explains in detail
Natalie Hinds Feels Calm as She Drops PR’s in Atlanta Leading into Trials
Natalie Hinds dropped best times in both the 100 fly (58.6) and 100 free (54.2) at the Atlanta Classic this weekend and is feeling good about Olympic Trials
Ryan Murphy Describes Why He Enjoys the Roller Coaster of Taper
Ryan Murphy took the 100 and 200 backstrokes easily this weekend in Atlanta, logging times of 52.9 and 1:56.1, a good spot for him heading into taper
