Regan Smith on First Taper with Bob Bowman: “It’s a learning experience”
This is Smith’s first taper with new coach Bob Bowman and she says it’s a learning process, with constant 2-way communication between coach and athlete.
Hunter Armstrong: “I wanted to make sure my best performance would be at worlds”
Although it made for a mentally challenging week, Armstrong was able to make the team and move forward toward Japan.
Nic Fink on Moving to SMU: “I’m excited to try something new”
“At this point, I’m excited to try something new” the breaststroke champion said of moving to a new training hub and state.
Justin Ress on Racing Mindset: “High hopes, low expectation”
He explained that once he’s behind the blocks, there’s nothing more he can do to prepare himself so he does his best to enjoy the moment and be present
Katharine Berkoff: “I like the 50 back because you don’t really have to think”
Berkoff has transitioned to shorter events over her college career, saying the sprints are easier on her mind as well as her body.
Nic Fink on 50 Breast: “I try not to focus on the fact that every milisecond counts”
It seems Nic Fink is continuing to excel in the shorter breaststroke events, missing the team in the 200 breast this time around but touching first in the 50
LIlly King on Racing in Indy: “I feel like the crowd’s here for me”
Lilly King has been undefeated so far in her home pool, fending off Kate Douglass in the 200 Breast and Lydia Jacoby in the 50 Breat at the Nat.
Dare Rose Discusses Journey from 11-12 NAG Record Breaker to Worlds Team Qualifier
Dare Rose became the #6 American of All-Time in the 100m fly last night, clocking a 50.7 to punch his ticket to world champs.
Torri Huske on 56.1 100 Fly: “I think that it’s a good starting point”
world champion Torri Huske reminded fans why she should still be considered a medal favorite, touching first in the 100 fly in 56.1
Carson Foster: “I swim my best races when I’m next to Leon”
Foster is no stranger to racing Marchand and divulges that he actually enjoys the challenge of racing him (in the long course pool).
Claire Weinstein on Running Down Ledecky: “I didn’t even know I was catching up to her”
Claire Weinstein took the 200 free national title in Indianapolis, notably running down distance queen Katie Ledecky to get her hand on the wall first.
Matt Fallon on 200 Breast Race Strategy: “I like to draft off of people”
Not only has Fallon accepted that he goes out slower than most of his competitors, but he has embraced it.
Luke Hobson Went 1:50 in the 200 Free Two Weeks Before Winning the National Title
NCAA Champion Luke Hobson had a dominant win in the 200 Free, touching in 1:45.1 to clear the field by nearly half a second.
Kieran Smith on Rampant US Trials DQs: “It would be one thing if there was consistency”
Smith notes it would have been less jarring if this scrupulous behavior were to have been implemented is the US Open and throughout the Pro Swim Series
Lilly King Gets to Train in Sprint Group Now
Lilly King stuck to her guns in the 200 breast final on Wednesday, going out fast and maintaining the lead while holding off a charging Kate Douglass