Hali Flickinger: “I want to lead the charge for our country” (Video)
Hali Flickinger led from the gun and never looked back, coming in at 2:07.60 to become the first American to qualify for the World Championships this year.
Katie Ledecky’s roommates left her the best moving out present (Video)
Katie Ledecky had an eventful night on Day 1 of Nationals, placing 6th in the 100 free before turning around less than an hour later and winning the 800 free to punch her ticket to Budapest
Jack Conger: “That time was honestly a little slow” (Video)
In a closely contested final, Jack Conger got out ahead at the start and was able to maintain it throughout, holding off hard charges from Pace Clark and Chase Kalisz for the win in 1:54.47
Adrian on National Title: “I feel good…ish” (Video)
Nathan Adrian was less than thrilled with his victorious performance in Indianapolis tonight
Mallory Comerford: “A few years ago I would have said No Way” (Video)
Mallory Comerford blazed to a new US Open record (again) tonight to not only win a national title, but put her on her first Summer World Championships team
You’re never too old to swim summer league! (Video)
Sometimes summer league attracts, or just plain encourages, competition all the way through senior year of high school. This begs the question.
Coleman’s Carpool – Jack Brown previews World Champs via Dragon Ball Z
Jack Brown is a veteran full of sage wisdom in the swimming world. He’s been there, done that, and makes the T-shirt look good.
Coleman’s Carpool: Will Licon breaks down Texas summers (Video)
I’m always interested to see what other summer traditions are like around the country. Will’s description of the Texas summer did not disappoint.
Top 20… +3 Quotes from the Santa Clara Pro Swim (Video)
See what the best stories of the Pro Swim in Santa Clara were this past weekend
Conger reviews transition from Kris Kubik to Wyatt Collins (Video)
It’s been a year since Kris Kubik stepped down as the Associate Head Coach at UT, and while he has big shoes to fill, so far Wyatt Collins has been a seemingly solid replacement
Madisyn Cox: “Nothing can top last summers’ nerves” (Video)
Texas’ Madisyn Cox completed her IM sweep with a victory in the 200 IM tonight
Michael Andrew explains how his training has changed recently (Video)
At the finish, Michael Andrew and Jay Litherland touched simultaneously in the 200 IM, as both won gold with a pair of 2:00.48s.
Grevers: “I’m not sure what I’ll do when Rocket leaves (Video)
Team USA veteran Matt Grevers was the only other man to break 54 tonight behind Murphy, clocking in at 53.90 to take silver.
Kevin Cordes explains Car break in & pre race meditation (Video)
After missing the podium in the 200 breast, Kevin Cordes bounced back to win gold tonight
Katie McLaughlin: “I learn about myself when I race like this” (Video)
Cal’s Katie McLaughlin (2:10.35) built a sizeable lead on the front half with a 1:01.35 opening split