Kelsi Dahlia Shares World Champ Experiences (Video)
Kelsi Dahlia, who was 6th at 50 meters, surged in the final 25 to win her signature event in 57.35 to win her 4th straight national title in the 100 fly
Carson and Jake Foster Explain Why They Love Racing Next to Each Other (Video)
Carson and Jake Foster didn’t always like it, but now prefer to race next to one another, citing that they know exactly where the other should be
Maxime Rooney Boosts Mental Game, Sees Big Rewards with 100% Best Times (Video)
Maxime Rooney was out in 23.58 at the 50, about a quarter-second slower than his split this morning. Rooney finished on a short stroke, touching in 51.09
Watch Team USA’s World Record Mixed 4 x 100 Free Relay From Under Water
Watch the American team of Dressel, Apple, Comerford, and Manuel set a new World Record in the mixed 4 x 100 freestyle relay from under water.
Still Cool A Week Later: Watch Dressel’s 49.66 100 Butterfly From Under Water
Though not Caeleb Dressel’s World Record swim in the 100 butterfly, this swim is from the finals when Dressel repeated as World Champion, swimming a 49.66.
Daniel Roy Talks New Race Strategy: “Not coming back on anyone anymore” (Video)
After a battle for 1st place, Daniel Roy broke down his new race strategy in the 200 breast, as well as the impact that Stanford’s new coaching staff has had
Asia Seidt: “I think I’ve got it down more short course” (Video)
Asia Seidt topped the field by nearly 2 seconds, touching in 2:08.90 for the win. Seidt is currently ranked 5th among Americans in 2019
Allison Schmitt on Crazy Year of Life, ASU Counseling Internship (Video)
Fresh off the trip to Worlds, Allison Schmitt has returned to racing this week to compete for a spot on next year’s national team.
Austin Katz Captures 200 Back National Title After Slipping Off Start (Video)
Katz bounced back again to edge Casas out at the touch. Katz won in 1:55.72, while Casas was hundredths behind in 1:55.79.
2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Race Videos
Day 2 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships included finals of the 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 200 backstroke, and women’s 4 x 100 freestyle relay.
Madisyn Cox on National Title: “It was more for Texas, and more for my team”
World Championships medalist Madisyn Cox dominated this one. Cox crushed her lifetime best by nearly 2 seconds, winning by over a body length in 2:23.84.
Reece Whitley Wasn’t Going to Celebrate… But Did Anyway (Video)
Reece Whitley and Daniel Roy have battled in this race since they were age group swimmers. Whitley kicked it into gear, breaking 2:10 for the first time
Robert Finke Wanted a Win After Multiple 2nd Places, Wrist Injury (Video)
Finke, who withdrew from the World University Games due to a wrist injury earlier this summer, touched 5 seconds ahead of the field in 14:51.15
Ally McHugh: “That 800 just really felt like myself again” (Video)
Worlds team member Ally McHugh was well behind the top 3 through the halfway mark, but used her back-half speed to bring home the title in 8:26.04.
Abbey Weitzeil: “I wanted to see if I could go a 52” (Video)
Abbey Weitzeil set a new best time in this event for the first time since 2016. Weitzeil dominated in 53.18, taking a tenth off her former best of 53.28