Georgia Men Pick Up Local Sprinter Billy Rothery
The Georgia Bulldogs snag in-state sprinter Billy Rothery as the ninth member of the Class of 2017 men’s squad.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials Preview: A New Era Arrives in Men’s 200 IM
With Phelps and Lochte out of the picture, we’ll likely see a pair of fresh faces representing the red, white, and blue in this event.
Watch: Litherland Chase Down Dwyer in 200 Free in Santa Clara
Georgia’s Jay Litherland stepped up to the blocks just one event after winning the 400 IM by a landslide.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Jay Litherland’s Insane Double
Jay Litherland has long been known for his closing speed. His national breakout moment – running down defending Olympic champ Ryan Lochte to make the U.S. Olympic team in the 400 IM last summer – is maybe the best example, but last weekend, Litherland took it to the next level.
Combined Results: Top 8 Men from Santa Clara, Charlotte, Bucceto, & Namesnik
To give a comparison of times across all of the meets, we’ve compiled the top 8 times in each event.
Watch: Michael Andrew and Jay Litherland Tie in 200 IM in Santa Clara
In the final, age group phenom Michael Andrew and U.S. Olympian Jay Litherland went head-to-head, and they put on quite a show. The 2 men traded the lead back and forth throughout the race, eventually hitting the wall for a tie.
Kalisz, Prenot Maintain Tie Atop Pro Swim Series Points After SC
The 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series is shaping up to be the closest finish we’ve had in years for the overall men’s point title, with Chase Kalisz and Josh Prenot holding dead even in their tie atop the men’s standings.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 4 Race Videos
Today’s highlights included a rare tie in the 200 IM after a hard fought battle between age group phenom Michael Andrew and Georgia’s Jay Litherland.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Swimmers are slated to compete in the 200 fly, 100 breast, 100 back, 200 IM, women’s 800 free, and men’s 1500 free.
2017 Arena PSS – Santa Clara: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Jay Litherland will be back in action today at the Santa Clara Pro Swim after an impressive double last night with wins in the 400 IM and 200 free.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: #1 Seeds Worrell, Shields Scratch 200 Fly Final
Top seed Kelsi Worrell has scratched out of the 200 fly final after clocking a quick 2:09.37 to top the heats.
Jay Litherland: “The quick turn around helps me not think about it”
Jay Litherland was on fire on Night 3 of the Santa Clara Pro Swim, grabbing back-to-back victories in the 400 IM and 200 Free
Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara Day 3 Photo Vault
The speed test on the countdown to the 2017 USA world team trials and the FINA World Championships continues in…
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 3 Race Videos
Today’s highlights included a fantastic winning double by Georgia’s Jay Litherland in the 400 IM and 200 free, in which he took gold in back-to-back events.
2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Swimmers are slated to compete in the 200 free, 200 back, 50 free, and 400 IM.