SwimSwam Pulse: 61% Say Regan Smith Should Turn Pro & Forgo NCAA Swimming
61.4% of voters said Regan Smith should turn professional now, giving up her NCAA eligibility after breaking two world records over the summer.
Rising Stars: Assessing the State of 18 & Under U.S. Talent (Women’s Edition)
World Record-holder Regan Smith is on the brink of Olympic stardom. Take a look at her and the other American juniors set to make a splash at Olympic Trials.
1,115 Swimmers Have Qualified for the 2020 US Olympic Trials (FULL LIST)
Hali Flickinger continues to lead all qualifiers with 9 Olympic Trials standards out of a possible 14. Those 1,115 swimmers have a combined 2,299 cuts.
U.S. National Team Tracker: Top 6s After Pan American Games
With 13 days and two major international meets remaining in the qualifying period, here’s an update on the top 6 Americans in each event after Pan Ams.
Phoebe Bacon Leads Medley Off in 59.02 to Break Coughlin’s 100BK Pan Am Record
That swim marks the first time Bacon has gotten both splits under 30 seconds.
2019 Pan American Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Meghan Small comes in as the top seed by a second and a half in the women’s 200 IM on the final night of the 2019 Pan Ams in Lima, Peru.
2019 Pan American Games: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Tonight’s finals will feature the 100 free, 200 breast, and 100 back, as well as the mixed 4×100 medley relay.
The Congestion In U.S. Women’s Backstroke Heading Into 2020
Regan Smith leads a loaded crop of female backstrokers in the United States that are set up for a dog fight next summer at the Olympic Trials in Omaha.
Regan Smith’s Dad Laments Choice Between NCAA Experience and Pro Money
World record holder Regan Smith wants to swim in the NCAA but also wishes she could put away money she earns now for later in life.
SwimSwam Pulse: Smith’s 2BK Narrowly Nips Milak’s 2FL for ‘Most Impressive’ WR
Regan Smith’s 2:03.35 in the 200 back triumphed by just 1.4% over Kristof Milak’s 1:50.73 200 fly in a very tight poll result.
US. National Team Tracker: Top 6s Post-U.S. Nationals
These can serve as “times to beat” for the Pan Ams swimmers, as well as those swimming other meets between now and August 25, when the selection period ends.
Non Conosci I Tuoi Limiti, Finchè Non Li Superi. La Storia DI Regan Smith
Non conosci i tuoi limiti finché non li distruggi. La storia di Regan Smith, record del mondo nei 200 metri dorso a 17 anni
2019 US National Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Aussie Elijah Winnington will contest in the 400 free prelims while 200 breast champ Reece Whitley and WUGs champ Ian Finnerty will meet in the 100 breast.
Claire Curzan Swims 1:00.44 100 Back; 8th Fastest All-Time 15-16 Girls
Curzan finished 2nd overall in the heats with her time of 1:00.44, cracking 1:01 for the first time in her career.
Dressel, Smith, Smoliga, Ress Among Big-name Scratches on Day 4 at U.S. Nats
Caeleb Dressel has scratched the 100 breast on Saturday morning at U.S. Nationals in Palo Alto.