The Best Race To Watch Each Night Of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
The men’s 100 back shapes up to be one of the races of the meet, with defending Olympic champion Matt Grevers looking to fend off the world’s #1 and #3 ranked swimmers: David Plummer and Ryan Murphy.
Matt Grevers Enters 200 Back, Plus 3 More Races at USOT
Released today, the psych sheets for the US Olympic Trials show that Matt Grevers is entered in the 200 backstroke.
2016 Olympic Trials Psych Sheet Shows 8.4% Fewer Swims Than in 2012
David Plummer is first of the 192 entrants in the men’s 100 back at 2016 Olympic Trials. There are 44% more 100 backstrokers this year than in 2012.
Matt Grevers 2016 Olympic Games Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com
Matt Grevers has stiff competition in Omaha. Who are your picks to make the U.S. Olympic Team in the men’s 100m backstroke?
Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Men’s Edition
Michael Phelps will be searching for his first world record since 2009 this summer at his fifth and final Olympics.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Plummer Quietly Dominating US 100 Back
Pop quiz: who is officially the fastest American 100 backstroker since the end of the 2012 Olympics?
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara: Day 3 Finals Recap (Video)
Find a video recap of the final night in Santa Clara here from commentators Rowdy Gaines and Jason Knapp.
Combined Results: Pro Swim Series and Longhorn Elite Invite Day 3
Because the top swimmers in the nation are spread out this weekend, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 Americans in each race across all 3 meets to compare where the swimmers are at as they head towards Trials.
5 Big Things From Day 2 of Arena Pro Swim – Santa Clara
Josh Prenot’s consistency in the 200 breast has moved him to the front of the pack of contenders for the two spots on the US Olympic team.
5 Big Things From Day 2 of Arena Pro Swim – Indianapolis
David Plummer powered his way to a 52.40 to win the event in Indianapolis tonight, clipping his previous lifetime best of 52.51. That maintains his #2 spot in the world rankings behind Australia’s Mitch Larkin.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
David Plummer rocked a 53.24 in the 100 back this morning, and will race again before a Mitch Larkin v. Ryan Murphy battle in California later tonight.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Leah Smith swam her way to 4:05.21 in the 400 free for a four-second edge on the field. She will be the favorite tonight.
2016 Olympic Trials Previews: U.S. Stacked In Men’s 100 Back
Team USA has won gold in the 100 backstroke at every Olympics since 1996. With the threat of Australia’s Mitch Larkin looming, who will defend the USA’s position on top of the backstroke podium?
Top 20 (+1) Quotes from the Arena Pro Swim Series in Mesa (Video)
Relive Mesa with us through hilarity, highs, lows, and your favorite swimmers battling the elements
David Plummer makes changes outside pool to better performance (Video)
David Plummer of New York Athletic Club led wire-to-wire and won the men’s 100 back title in 54.29