The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index
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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Men’s 100 Breast May Require 59 To Final
Last year, it took 1:00.75 to final. This year’s field shapes up to be much, much faster.
2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Prenot’s Sights Set on 200 Breast Redemption
After narrowly failing to qualify for the 2017 World Championships team, Olympic silver medalist Josh Prenot looks to return to the top of the U.S. 200 breast field.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Michael (Andrew) Wilson On Fire in 50 BR
Kevin Cordes’ 26.76 stands as the American Record, while Andrew has been 27.12 and Wilson 27.18.
Andrew Wilson: “I get the taper blues pretty bad” (Video)
Andrew Wilson swam so fast tonight that he broke a lane line.
Wilson Tops Licon in 100 Breast, Conger Drops 48.7 100 Free in Austin
Wilson posted a 1:00.45 to knock off Licon’s 1:00.96.
Andrew Wilson Swims 1:00 in Breaststroke Prelims at Austin Sectionals
Andrew Wilson, already the fastest American in the 100 breaststroke this season, took the top seed in the event in Thursday’s prelims.
Madisyn Cox Entered in First Meet Since March at Austin Sectionals
Cox last raced at March’s Pro Swim Series stop in Atlanta. She’s part of a field full of National Teamers and World Championship medalists this weekend in Austin.
2018 Pro Swim Series – Columbus: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Lilly King highlights the women’s 100 breast field on the final night of the Columbus Pro Swim Series.
SwimSwam Pulse: 39% Pick Prenot To Regain 200 Breast Lead
Nearly 40% of respondents picked Prenot, who has the fastest career time of the bunch, though he fell to 4th last season and sits just 5th this season.
Practice + Pancakes: Texas Men, Dean Farris Tackle Fast Friday (Video)
Teams are training hard and loading up on their swimmers. What better time to go and see what the 4-time reigning NCAA champs are up to?
SwimSwam Pulse: 42% Pick Cordes To Lead U.S. Breaststrokers
Cordes has been the top American 100 breaststroker in three of the past five seasons: 2013, 2014 and 2017. He garnered nearly half of our votes despite uncertainty as to where exactly he’ll be training for the next two years.
2018 Santa Clara Pro Swim Series: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Simone Manuel will swim the 50 free on day 4 in Santa Clara.
WATCH: Race Videos from Day 3 of the Santa Clara Pro Swim
You can watch Caeleb Dressel’s 100 free win, as well as the 200 IM showdown between World Champion Chase Kalisz and World Record holder Ryan Lochte.
2018 Santa Clara Pro Swim Series: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Among the stars to swim tonight are Chase Kalisz, Ryan Lochte, Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Melanie Margalis, Ryan Murphy, Kylie Masse, Ryosuke Irie.