Kira Toussaint on Learning to Deal with the Pressure of Big Meet Finals
Kira Toussaint is a Long Course European Champion for the first time, executing an excellent race to edge Kathleen Dawson by a tenth
Kolesnikov on 100Free/Back Double: “I’m not a robot… or Michael Phelps”
Kliment Kolesnikov, who would’ve qualified first for the 100 back final with his prelim time, finished 16th in 54.86 just minutes after winning the 100 free
Sophie Hansson Has Been Training Well But Shocked with 1:05 100 Breast in Semis
Sophie Hansson shattered the Swedish Record to win the second semi-final in 1:05.69, lowering her previous record of 1:06.17 set at the Swim Open Stockholm
Kromowidjojo on Resting for Euro’s But Keeping Olympics the Main Goal
Ranomi Kromowidjojo reclaims her European title in the women’s 50 freestyle, producing the first sub-24 swim of the Olympic year in 23.97
Kliment Kolesnikov Describes Refreshing Emotions of Re-Breaking World Record
Kliment Kolesnikov dropped an absolute stunner in the men’s 50 back final, shattering his 24-hour old world record in a time of 23.80.
Nathan Adrian: “I’m becoming a superfan of all these other incredible athletes”
After a slow breakout, United States national team staple Nathan Adrian powered to the win, running down the field over the last 15 meters.
Tom Shields Breaks Down “Up and Down” Butterfly Showing in Atlanta
Tom Shields posted his season-best in the 100 fly (51.55) but is still trying to be 28-low on the 2nd 50 of his 200 fly, something he explains in detail
Natalie Hinds Feels Calm as She Drops PR’s in Atlanta Leading into Trials
Natalie Hinds dropped best times in both the 100 fly (58.6) and 100 free (54.2) at the Atlanta Classic this weekend and is feeling good about Olympic Trials
Ryan Murphy Describes Why He Enjoys the Roller Coaster of Taper
Ryan Murphy took the 100 and 200 backstrokes easily this weekend in Atlanta, logging times of 52.9 and 1:56.1, a good spot for him heading into taper
Trenton Julian on 1:55.7 200 Fly: “I’ve never been under 30 on that (3rd) 50”
Out like a lightning bolt was Cal’s Trenton Julian, splitting 54.64 at the halfway point and never slowing down, touching the wall with a 1:55.77
Olivia Smoliga Talks Back-Half Focused 58.3 100m Back
At the 50-meter mark, Rhyan White turned at 28.21, but Smoliga took a narrow lead on the last 50 and touched out White by 0.12s, 58.31 to 58.43.
Lauren Poole on 2021 Oly Trials: “I have a way better shot of proving myself”
Under the flags, stroke-for-stroke, it was Poole who out-touched Smith by 0.21s for the win in the women’s 400 IM, 4:42.32 to 4:42.53
Phoebe Bacon Breaks Down Epic 200 Back Duel with Regan Smith
The third 50 turned out to be the difference-maker for Bacon, as she pulled ahead by .06 before the two produced matching 32.92 splits on the last length
Smith Very Pleased with her 2Back/1Fly Double, Talks Ft. Myers Training Trip
Regan Smith cleared a tough double in Indy as the 19-year-old followed up her 2nd place 200 back with a big win in the 100 fly.
Kieran Smith on 1:46: “I kinda panicked on the 2nd 50 for some reason”
Kieran Smith swam a near-identical time of 1:46.46, staying ahead of Cal’s Andrew Seliskar (1:47.07) and SwimAtlanta’s Jake Magahey (1:47.30).