WATCH: Fink vs. Finnerty in Mesa 50 Breast Shootouts
The men’s 50 breast had a strong field that included Austin shootout champ Nic Fink, U.S. Olympic breaststroker Kevin Cordes, and American Record holder Ian Finnerty.
WATCH: Molly Hannis Wins 50 Breast Shootouts Again in Mesa
In the women’s 50 breast rounds, Austin champ Molly Hannis once again took the win. She put up yet another sub-30, touching in 29.97 while fellow Olympic breaststroker Breeja Larson was 2nd in 30.42.
WATCH: Michael Andrew, Nathan Adrian Go Head-to-Head Again in Mesa 50 Free Shootouts
Nathan Adrian and Michael Andrew made it to the final round of the 50 free shootouts for a rematch of their Austin race.
WATCH: Mallory Comerford Swims to 50 Free Shootout Win in Mesa
Comerford’s quarterfinal time was just 6 hundredths shy of her lifetime best, and that was coming off a post-NCAAs break.
Video Interviste: A Swim Swam Il Capitano Federico Turrini
Classe 1987. Livornese D.O.C, tesserato C.S. Esercito/Nuoto Livorno. Federico Turrini E’ il Capitano della Nazionale italiana di nuoto, eletto dagli…
Coleman’s Carpool: Allison Schmitt Tells Tales from Schmeisel World Tour, Grad School, and Mesa
In light of her recent return to competition, SwimSwam got in the car with Olympic champion and current Tempe, Arizona local, Allison Schmitt.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Taylor Ruck Wasn’t Expecting Commonwealths Gold
17-year-old Taylor Ruck capped off an incredible six days of swimming at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, winning a silver medal in the women’s 400 medley relay for a total of eight for the meet.
Arthur Albiero Comments on Leading Team USA This Summer (Video)
When catching up with SwimSwam in Mesa this past weekend, Albiero emphasized his admiration of the “no ego” culture of the Team USA coaching staff
Ray Looze Comments on Leading Team USA Men This Summer (Video)
Looze mentioned that he is a big walker, and invites both coaches and athletes to walk and converse with him so he is able to get to know them and vice versa
Zoe Bartel Reflects on Meet in Mesa, End of Summer Goals (Video)
Zoe Bartel may have had a busier week in Mesa than some might have expected.
Jordan Wilimovsky Tackles Pool and Open Water Events This Season (Video)
This season, with the 800 becoming an Olympic event, the Team Santa Monica swimmer will compete at Open Water Nationals as well as the Phillips 66 Nationals, trying to make the Pan Pac squad in both pool and open water swimming.
Breeja Larson Explains Competing at Argentine Nationals (Video)
After competing in Mesa this weekend, Breeja Larson talked with SwimSwam about her excitement at the opportunity to race in Argentina
Michael Andrew Experiments with Wim Hof Breathing Techniques (Video)
After winning the 50 fly shootout and making it to the final round of the 50 free, Michael Andrew explained to us what he has changed from the Austin pro swim to now. And it’s not something in the pool.
Comerford on 50 Shootout: “I thought I was going to puke” (Video)
Comerford got the job done in the final round, touching in 25.10 ahead of Neal’s 25.59
Leah Smith Shares her Thoughts on 800-200 FLy-200 IM Triple (Video)
In the last 2 days of competition in Mesa, Leah Smith has been a busy athlete, hitting the water 8 times and racing a total yardage of 2600 meters