2018 U.S. Nationals: Kaliszak Scratch Bumps Mefford into 50 Bk A Final
Luke Kaliszak, the 7th seed, scratched out of the 50 back, bumping Cal’s Bryce Mefford into the A final.
American Junior Swimmer Tests Positive, Suspended Six Months
USADA has announced another doping suspension for an American swimmer, this time 17-year-old Jack Casey. Casey tested positive for the banned substance anastrozole at Winter Nationals last December and will serve a six-month suspension.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
After a prelims tie, World Junior Record holder Michael Andrew and American Record holder Caeleb Dressel will battle for the Worlds spot in the 50 fly
Michael Andrew Qualifies for First LC Worlds with 22.93 50 Fly for Meet Record
The pressure was on after a tie between American Record holder Caeleb Dressel and World Junior Record holder Michael Andrew tied in prelims of the 50 fly.
Dean Jones Breaks 11-12 NAG With 2:11.07 in 200 Meter Fly
12-year-old Dean Jones took down a USA Swimming National Age Group (NAG) record Thursday night, going 2:11.07 to win the 200 meter fly at the Texas Age Group Championships in Austin.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
After winning the 100 free last night, Indiana’s Blake Pieroni looks dangerous in the 200 free, but Texas’ Townley Haas is the man to beat.
15-Year-Old Tannenberger Goes 1:52, 3:58 Freestyles At Gulf Seniors
15-year-old Matthew Tannenberger won the 200 and 400 freestyles at the Gulf Senior Championships in Houston, going 1:52.71 and 3:58.53. That 400 ranks him just inside the top 100 all-time for his age group (per USA Swimming’s records) and the 200 sits just outside the top 100 with more than a year to go in the age group.
MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 7/25/2018
Read all about the Weekly Wonders for the weekend of July 20-22, 2018.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Hali Flickinger is the one to watch in the 200 fly after breaking Mary Meagher’s 37-year-old U.S. Open Record this morning.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Distance Heats Live Recap
This afternoon will bring 6 heats each of the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free, while the 7th and fastest heat will swim with finals.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Star sprinters Caeleb Dressel and Nathan Adrian headline the men’s 100 free, while the 200 fly brings in Jack Conger, Chase Kalisz, and Pace Clark for a rematch.
2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1: Brinegar (1500 free, #8), Rooney (200 fly, #15) Scratch out; Eastin Still in
Rooney was the 15th seed there, but will instead focus only on the 100 free tomorrow, where he’s seeded 10th.
Donovan Named Director of Competitive Swimming for Jersey Wahoos
Jersey Wahoos announced the appointment of Paul Donovan as their new Director of Competitive Swimming, making him responsible leading and delivering the complete Wahoo program from lessons to the Senior National group.
Star Tucson Coach Hojnacki to Take Helm of Boy & Girls Club Metro Team
Zachary Hojnacki, the Head Age Group Coach for the prestigious Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics, is taking over as the head coach of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester “Marlins” Swim Team.
Gaby VanBrunt Wins 9 Events, Breaks 3 Records At GA Age Group Champs
The Georgia 14U Age group Champs meet was held this past weekend, where SwimAtlanta emerged victorious in team scoring by 1600 points.