Carson Tyler on Platform Performance: Straight 10s on 5th Dive Was “every divers dream”
Carson Tyler took home gold in platform last night with a score of 476.30; most notable was Tyler’s fifth dive, 207C, where he scored 99 points.
Mile Runner-up Ross Dant on Watching Teammate Will Gallant Win: “My heart was pounding”
Gallant and Dant recall what it was like watching each other swim, in anticipation of reaching their goal of going 1-2 this year.
Josh Liendo 40.28 100 Free Post-Race Interview – Coleman’s Corner
Going for the win in the 100 free, Josh Liendo only had going out fast on his mind. Sounds painful, but it seemed to work for the youngster.
Leon Marchand Post-Meet Interview: Says He Can “push even more” in Coming Seasons
“I learned that I was able to push even more, can be underwater, can be my turns,” Marchand said, “I think I can improve my freestyle for next time.”
Aiden Hayes Puts on Blinders for 200 Fly Upset: Post-Race Interview
Hayes credits Kacper Stokowski’s leadership for preparing him to not worry about his competitors and to “stay in [his] own lane the whole race”.
Max McHugh on 100 BR Title in Home Pool: “It was a special memory for a lot of people”
McHugh discusses what winning at his home pool meant to him, how training has been this season and his plans for the future.
Adam Chaney on UF’s 400 Medley Relay Win: “We knew it was going to take a record to win”
Hillis talks about his time at UF and what he hopes for the team’s future, Liendo details what it’s been like adjusting to yards and dotes on teammate McDuff.
Luke Hobson “Wanted to be a little bit faster” in 200 Fr, Happy to Get Points for Team
Hobson’s time of 1:30.43 was just shy of his relay split of 1:29.63; he discusses how this race differed from the relay on Wednesday night.
Brendan Burns 100 Back Post-Race Interview: “I didn’t think I had that in me”
Burns details what it was like to swim the 100 fly/100 back double (or, in his own words, a “triple” including the relay) and how he resets between events.
Youssef Ramadan On Becoming VT’s First NCAA Champion: “Everyday I’m thinking about this”
“I’ve always had this in my head, me having this talk to you, me on the ropes after seeing that I’m first,” Ramadan said, “everyday I’m thinking of this.”
Andrew Capobianco on Third 3 Meter Title: “I’ve let my emotions show a little bit more”
A fifth year at Indiana, Capobianco shares how this year has been more special than others and what it meant to have two teammates on the podium with him.
Leon Marchand 3:28.82 400 IM Post Race Interview: “I didn’t believe what I was seeing”
Marchand admits that his goal time coming into this meet was 3:30, but does say that now, he may be shooting for as low as 3:25 in the future.
Post-Race Interview: Jordan Crooks Not Fazed by Long Hold on the Start of the 50 Free
Crooks discusses how he responded to the long hold, “[I] just accepted that it happened… it’s up to whoever’s dealing with it to figure it out.”
Proclaimed Workhorse Luke Hobson Says Texas Work Ethic Rubbed off on Him
“Every guy in our program works so hard and wants to be the best version of themselves,” Hobson said, “it really rubs off on you.”
Leon Marchand Aims to “Change Swimming”, Takes Out His 200 IM in 44.07
Marchand details his gutsy first 100 yards: “We can change swimming by doing this… just take it out faster than we think we are capable of.”