2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Great Depth In Women’s 100 Free
The race for the top 6 spots should be extremely close, and we may see at least 8 swimmers under the 54 barrier. The race for and individual Olympic bid in this event will be even more exciting, with the likes of Franklin, Manuel, Weitzeil, Coughlin, and possibly Ledecky contesting for a top 2 finish.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Youth and Experience to Clash in W. 50 Free
Abbey Weitzeil is a young star in the making who will be vying for a spot on the Olympic team in the 50 free.
Nadadora Olímpica Ibáñez a Entrenar con Canyons Aquatic Club
Lili Ibáñez, una de dos nadadores mexicanos clasificados a los Juegos Olímpicos de Río 2016, se dirige al oeste de Estados Unidos para continuar su preparación.
McLaughlin, Weitzeil Grab Wins On Day 3 of 2016 Fran Crippen SMOC
Katie McLaughlin picked up her first event win since suffering a neck injury in January, while Abbey Weitzeil completed a sprint sweep at the Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions (SMOC).
Weitzeil’s 54.1 In 100 Free Leads Day 2 of Fran Crippen SMOC
Abbey Weitzeil blasted a 54.13 to win the 100 freestyle on day 2 of Mission Viejo’s Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions (SMOC).
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Ryan Lochte of SwimMAC Carolina is entered in all three (non-distance freestyle) individual events on Day 3 of the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Mesa.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Cammile Adams is the top seed in the women’s 200 fly on Day 2 of Arena Pro Swim Series at Mesa.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Scratches and Finals Preview
Will Katie Ledecky eclipse her own 400 free world record in finals of Day 2 at Arena Pro Swim Series in Austin?
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps will compete in the 200 fly on Day 2 of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Mesa.
The Hard Facts About Wicked-Fast Aussie Women
Within the last day, Australia has thrown down 6 performances that all rank faster than the women’s 100m freestyle American Record.
SwimSwam’s Way-too-early Preview of the 2017 Women’s NCAA Championship
Ella Eastin and Stanford were second to the Georgia Bulldogs at this year’s Women’s NCAA championships, but the Cardinal are returning more points next year. How do the rest of numbers stack up?
SwimSwam Pulse: 85% Favor Dressel’s 18.2 Over Weitzeil’s 21.1
Voters overwhelmingly picked Caeleb Dressel’s 18.23 as more impressive than Abbey Weitzeil’s 21.12 in a comparison of the two most explosive 50 yard freestyles in history.
Olivia Smoliga Breaks 50 Free NCAA Record
On day 2 of the 2016 women’s NCAA Champonships, Georgia’s Olivia Smoliga roared to an NCAA title in the women’s 50 free, setting a new NCAA record with a 21.21. That swim also put her within a tenth of the American and U.S. Open records, which were set at 21.12 by Abbey Weitzeil earlier this month.
Weitzeil Drops Another 46-mid 100 Free to Close American SC Champs
Abbey Weitzeil finished off her spectacular weekend at the 2016 American Short Course Championships with another 46-mid 100 freestyle
SwimSwam Pulse: 58% Looking Forward to Men’s NCAAs
The men’s NCAA meet won easily in this poll, garnering just over 58% of the votes cast. That’s almost four times as many voters as selected the women’s NCAA Championships.