Dana Vollmer expects to be 52 in the 100 free (Video)
Though catching Australia may be out of the question for any relay in Rio, the Americans now have at least four big talents with a shot to challenge for 52-second splits
Maxime Rooney on Trials prospect: Relays are my favorite (Video)
The current junior world record-holder, American Maxime Rooney, was fifth in 1:48.85
Garrett Weber-Gale: It’s a privilege to coach at Nitro (Video)
Garrett Weber-Gale has stepped in at Nitro in a new role for the 2008 Olympian: a coach
Pereira on Phelps and Lochte: Racing them made me who I am (Video)
Thiago Pereira did not play around, jumping out to a huge lead right off the bat, swimming a very strong 1:57.77 for the win in the 200 IM in Santa Clara
Eddie Reese: Taper is an art no one understands (Video)
Eddie Reese, a zen master in his own right within the realm of swimming, is willing to admit that not even he fully understands the subtle but looming art that is Taper
Jessica Ashwood: I did have a cheeky look at the clock at 350 (Video)
Jessica Ashwood of Chandler Swim Club picked up another win with a very strong 8:18.14 to easily handle the field. That’s her best time ever, and also a new Australian record
James Magnussen: After trials I was feeling a little dejected (Video)
With Nathan Adrian out of the final, along with Anthony Ervin and Conor Dwyer, James Magnussen swam a 48.99 for the win
Mitch Larkin: It was about racing this weekend (Video)
Mitch Larkin got the better of the two Americans in Santa Clara, posting a 1:55.38 for the win in the 200 back
Kyle Chalmers: for me It’s about not changing too much (Video)
Kyle Chalmers, a top Australian youngster, swam a 49.16 for 2nd at the Arena Pro swim in Santa Clara, as well as placed 6th in the 50, 3rd in the 200, and was 16th in prelims in the 400 freestyle
Phelps breaks down first 2 Days in Austin (Video)
Michael Phelps has had mixed results in his 2 events so far in Austin
Kris Kubik: I wish they’d just turn off the clock (Video Interview)
Kubik recognized that currently everyone is in a different stage of training, but in 3 weeks time they will all be united under one common goal
Madisyn Cox’s favorite part of taper is Yoga (Video)
Madisyn Cox ran away with the women’s 200 IM final, swimming to a convincing win in 2:11.60.
Licon: This is a lot like the Big 12’s/NCAA’s double (Video)
Will Licon beat out Longhorn teammate Andrew Wilson in a highly anticipated race in the men’s 100 breaststroke
Missy: My endurance is right where it needs to be (Video)
Missy Franklin dropped a second from her morning swim in the women’s 100 back, clocking a 1:00.50 to win the event tonight
Jack Conger shares his thoughts on tight 100 fly race (Video)
Jack Conger put up 2 solid showings in the butterfly events in Austin just 3 weeks out from Olympic Trials