Previews & Recaps
2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap
While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.
2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Phelps’ Quick Return Highlights Day One Prelims
It’s time for Michael Phelps to get down to business in Mesa.
2014 Mesa Grand Prix Preview: Links, schedule and storylines to watch
22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps will make his official comeback at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix. But that’s far from the only storyline to watch at this week’s battle in the desert.
Michael Phelps to Scratch 100 Free at Mesa Grand Prix
Reporters flocked to the Michael Phelps press conference in Mesa, where he announced he’d only swim two events this weekend instead of three.
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Video Interview: Allison Schmitt Still Chasing Goals And Having Fun
As reported by SwimSwam Contributor Christine Wixted: WOMEN’S 200 FREE While the rest of the field was all smiles during…
Video Interview: Jessica Hardy Says The Energy In Charlotte Is Unparalleled
Jessica Hardy doubled up yesterday to win the 50 and 100 breaststrokes. She talked about taking out her 100 breaststroke…
A “Coach’s Eye”: Katie Hoff’s 200 IM (With Race Video)
We looked into Katie Hoff’s 200 IM at Mesa in comparison to her swim at the 2007 World Championships.
Sign on – Mesa Grand Prix Autography Line Time Lapse
One of the beautiful things about our sport is access. In a world where many of the top athletes have…
A “Coach’s Eye”: Ryan Lochte’s 200 Freestyle (With Race Video)
We’ve taken a look at Lochte’s 200 freestyle race from two Grand Prix events, just as we did with Phelps’ 100 butterfly.
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HardCore Swim of the Week: Nathan Adrian, the man who can outswim the touchpads
In an odd quirk, Adrian was simply too fast for the meet’s timing system to keep up with while nearly breaking his own American record in the 100 free.
HardCore Swim of the Week: The other comeback kid, Hurricane Aquatics’ Katie Hoff
Katie Hoff made a big statement swim in the 200 IM at the Mesa Grand Prix, serving notice that she just might be the most impactful “comeback kid” in American swimming right now.
What’s To Come For The Comeback Kids
The Mesa Grand Prix was just a preview of what’s to come for the summer. With some of the best in the pool returning to action this weekend, we’re in for an exciting 2014.
Mesa Photo Vault, The Last Images of the Weekend – 2014 Arena Grand Prix
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these great swimming photos!
Michael Phelps 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa Photos – The Complete View of Mr. Swimming
The Greatest Olympian of All-Time returns to competition at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa AZ.