Michael Andrew on Moving Away From 200 IM: “Too hard of a hill to climb”
In his first meet back after moving to Hawaii to reunite with his father, Michael Andrew impressed in his pared-down sprint lineup.
16-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic on First American Record in 1000 Freestyle: “I wanted to go (Sub-8:30)”
The Pleasonton Seahawks product said that he had a few days of rest for this meet and was shooting for some fast times.
Isabelle Stadden on Training at Virginia: “Brought a new light to swimming for me”
With the 100 back final looming tonight, Stadden has already gone best times in the 50, 100, and 200 Back, the latter two of which hadn’t happened since 2021
Summer McIntosh on Chasing World Records: “I’m always shooting for more”
McIntosh is very motivated by chasing world records, emphasizing she wants more and she wants to lower the ones she already has.
Sam Short on Dominant Pro Swim Showing: “came in here with a bit of a chip on my shoulder”
World Champion Sam Short came into Westmont and, simply put, dominated.
Regan Smith Breaks Down 4:35 400 IM Win in Westmont
Not only did Regan Smith take a decisive victory in the 400 IM at the Pro Swim in Westmont, but she also went a 3-second PB, dropping a 4:35
Kate Douglass Looking to Test Doubles in Westmont, China Open in Prep for Pan Pacs
with the Pan Pacific Championships only having 4 days, Douglass will have to make some tough decisions. Her potential finals lineups by day could be a lot
Leon Marchand: “I would like to do some freestyle at a bigger stage”
We’ve seen Marchand compete in freestyle before, but never at a major international competition.
Katie Ledecky on Racing in Westmont: “It’s good to try to push through things when you can”
You wouldn’t know it by her casual 8:08 in the 800 Free last night, but Katie Ledecky has had a turbulent last couple of months since the Pro Swim in Austin
Tennessee’s Emily Brown After Breaking 200 Fly School Record: “I think it’s only up from here”
In a dual meet against Georgia last week, sophomore Emily Brown won the 200 fly in 1:52.39, breaking Tennessee’s school record by four tenths
After Rediscovering Her Joy in the pool, Sophomore Ella Jansen is a Happy & Fast Swimmer
The Canadian native said last year was pivotal to her swimming career as it helped her re-find her joy and passion for the sport
Tomas Koski on Winter Training: “The hardest I’ve ever trained in my life”
Georgia Freestyle ace Tomas Koski took another SEC win in UGA’s dual against Tennessee on Friday, touching first in the 200 free at 1:32.05
Mila Nikanorov On 9:22.37 1000 Free School Record, Ohio State Distance Training
Nikanorov became the #9 performer all-time in the women’s 1000 freestyle as she touched in a 9:22.37 last week against Michigan.
Luca Urlando on 1:38 200 Fly in January: “I had the fastest (Last) 50 I’ve ever had”
The defending NCAA and World champion’s last 50 was a 25.95, the fastest last 50 he’s ever had in a 200 fly.
Kennedi Dobson on 4:32 500 Free PB: “That was really shocking to me”
After finishing 3rd in the 200 free (1:42.9), the freshman went on to win the 200 back (1:53.2) and 500 free (4:32.9), both wins marking personal bests
