U.S. Nationals Day 2 Finals Preview: Dressel, Andrew to Battle for 1st 2019 Worlds Spot
50 fly American record-holder Caeleb Dressel is looking to earn the first spot on the 2019 World Championships roster.
2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
After winning the 100 free last night, Indiana’s Blake Pieroni looks dangerous in the 200 free, but Texas’ Townley Haas is the man to beat.
Leah Smith, Chase Kalisz Hold Leads in PSS Standings
A wild day 1 held the standings for the $10,000 Pro Swim Series prize fairly steady.
The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index
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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: The Usual Suspects in the Men’s 50 Fly
American Record holder Caeleb Dressel leads an experienced pack of swimmers who’ll be competing in the 50 fly this week.
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.
16-year-old Minakov Blasts 22.77 50 Free to Become No. 2 18U in Nation
No other 16-year-old has been under 23 in the United States this year, and only Michael Andrew has been faster in the 18 & under range.
Anthony Ervin Only Enters 50 Free At Nationals For 2nd Straight Year
37-year-old Anthony Ervin won’t swim the 100 free at U.S. Nationals.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Conger Edges Toward 50-Point In 100 Fly
After going 51.00 earlier in the year, Jack Conger is poised to join the elusive sub-51 club at Nationals in the 100 fly.
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.
Michael Andrew Reveals Nationals Events, Move To CA on Instagram
Short course world champ Michael Andrew won’t swim the 200 IM at U.S. Nationals. He also said his family will be moving to California in early 2019.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Ress Leads 50 Back Field Of Wildcards
With a healthy mix of veterans and newcomers, the 50 back is still Justin Ress’ to lose.
Chase Kasliz, Leah Smith Take Lead in Pro Swim Series Standings
Both Chase Kalisz (above) and Leah Smith enter US Nationals with leads, though they’re not insurmountable ones.
Smith, Kalisz Secure Pro Swim Series Leads In Columbus, Nats Remain
Leah Smith took over the Pro Swim Series points lead from absent Melanie Margalis, while Chase Kalisz expanded his lead over Zane Grothe with just one Pro Swim Series scoring event remaining.