NBAC Coach Bob Bowman Comments on USRPT – Video Interview
NBAC Head Swim Coach Bob Bowman – Michael Phelps long-time coach – comments on USRPT (aka Ultra Short Race Pace Training).
Photo Vault, Day 2 – All Around the Pool at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix Mesa
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these great swimming photos. (Featured Image: Michael Phelps)
Nathan Adrian 100 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa
Adrian was first at the turn touching in at 23.00 on his feet. Ryan Lochte came off the wall with a great underwater dolphin kick, but wasn’t able to put himself in competition with Adrian, who smoked the rest of the field by over a full second touching the wall in 48.23.
Ryan Lochte 100 Butterfly Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand at Mesa
So the storybook version of the men’s 100 fly final in Michael Phelps’ big comeback didn’t go exactly according to plan, but afterall, it’s sort of Ryan Lochte’s comeback too.
Katie Ledecky 400 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa
In what seems to be a trend tonight, Katie Ledecky won the women’s 400m freestyle in start-to-finish fashion in a new junior world record of 4:03.84. That improved upon her own official record of 4:05.27 from prelims, though it was still four seconds slower than her personal best.
Natalie Coughlin 100 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa
Veteran swim star Natalie Coughlin kicked off the women’s 100m freestyle with a strong start, leading the field to the wall in 26.16 – very similar to how she paced her prelims swim.
Michael McBroom 400 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix
Dwyer was a body length behind McBroom at the halfway point, and couldn’t catch up to him going into the last 100, with McBroom winning in 3:50.87. That’s withing about a second of his lifetime best.
Atkinson 200 Breast Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa
Alia Atkinson stole the show tonight in the 200m breaststroke leading from start to finish.
2014 Arena Grand Prix Mesa, Day 1 Final – Photo Vault – Mike Lewis Captures Everyone
Nathan Adrian smiles after his 48.2 win in the 100 free during the post race interview with Rowdy Gaines.
Michael Phelps 100 Butterfly Post Race Video Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa
Michael Phelps has more fun in the 100 fly post race interview.
RACE VIDEO: Ryan Lochte Tops Michael Phelps in 100 Fly Final at Mesa Grand Prix
Michael Phelps didn’t get a win in his first final coming back from an 18-month retirement at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix, but the men’s 100 fly final was still the best race of the night between him and rival Ryan Lochte.
2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Friday Morning Heat Sheets Show Split Up of Michael Andrew/Michael Phelps Battle
Simone Manuel has dropped the 200 free from her Friday schedule so that she may focus on the 50 instead.
Michael Phelps Confirms That He’ll Swim 50 Fly During Prelims of 50 Free on Friday
Michael Phelps looks very smooth and very low in his butterfly races so far at the Mesa Grand Prix.
A “Coach’s Eye” On Michael Phelps’ Comeback: 100 Butterfly Finals
Another look at Phelps’ finals swim in the 100 butterfly, including numbers from the 2012 Austin Grand Prix.
Katie Ledecky Lowers Her 400m Freestyle Junior World Record In Mesa
After breaking the junior world record in the 400 freestyle with a 4:05.27 in prelims, Katie Ledecky re-broke her mark in…