Coleman’s Carpool: Kaitlin Sandeno Gives Her Take on USA SwimSquads
This weekend marked the conclusion of the first edition of the new USA SwimSquads, the fantasy draft which is captained by 4 USA swimming legends. One of those legends, 4-time Olympic medalist Kaitlin Sandeno, jumped in the car with Coleman and explained the process of heading up Team Sandeno.
Madisyn Cox Swam Eddie Reese’s 20×50’s… Twice (Video)
After having a solid meet at the Pro Swim in Austin, Madisyn Cox spoke with SwimSwam about doing Eddie Reese’s infamous 20×50’s
Smoliga Thinks Move to Georgia Will be Good for Missy Franklin (Video)
Olympic Medalist Olivia Smoliga is not only excited to have a new training partner in Missy Franklin, but also thinks the Athens lifestyle will have a positive impact on the World Record Holder
Margalis on 400 IM: “I Really Don’t Want to go back to Training for That (Video)
Leading from start to finish, Margalis touched in 4:37.43 for the win, clipping her former best off 4:37.84 from 2014
Chloe Tutton on 2:23 200 Breast: “It was Completely Unexpected” (Video)
Chloe Tutton‘s lead was never in question. She took a commanding lead up front and continued to stretch it out as she won the race in 2:23.92
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace Explains Return to Swimming with NC State
Vanderpool-Wallace, in her first meet since the 2016 Olympics, made it to the top 4 in the first ever TYR shootout of the women’s 50 free
Matt Grevers is Still Looking for the Perfect Race (Video)
Grevers had the final say in the men’s 50 back with his 24.81 for the win, while Ress touched in 25.04.
Molly Hannis Explains How Small Changes Yield Big Drops (Video)
Hannis blew away the Pro Swim Series Record and her competition with an impressive 29.71 in the 50 Breast
Taylor Ruck Explains Move to Toronto (Video)
Indiana postgrad Margo Geer had the early speed, flipping in 25.78, but Canadian youngster Taylor Ruck went by her in the final 15 meters to win it in 53.51
Regan Smith on 59.3 100 Back: “I’m Pretty Beaten Up” (Video)
Junior phenom Regan Smith picked up a gold on the front end of her back-to-back double. Smith dominated the field, flipping in 29.22 en route to her 59.38 win
Katie Meili Breaks down First Long Course Swim Since Worlds (Video)
World Champs silver medalist Katie Meili blew away the field with her 35.24 on the back half, winning by over a second in 1:06.49
Zane Grothe on ASU Camp: “I Pushed to Failure” (Video)
Grothe used his typical closing speed to seal the deal, winning in 7:56.69 by about a second over Anton Ipsen
Nathan Adrian: “I’m Going To Play My Game” (Video)
Olympic champion Nathan Adrian took it out in 23.43 and extended his lead through the back half as he secured the win in 48.75
Amanda Kendall on Keeping Things Fresh: “It’s all Coley” (Video)
Zhang Yufei chased after her down the final stretch, but Amanda Kendall was able to hold her off by a tenth to win it in 58.29
Jack Conger has his own take on Eddie’s 20×50 (Video)
Jack Conger was all business in the 100 fly, leading from start to finish as he came within a half second of the Pro Swim Series Record with his winning time of 51.84