Gunnar Bentz on UGA Training: “It’s been a war zone in Athens” (Video)
Gunnar Bentz shocked many after registering a lifetime best in the 200 fly, taking the event by a wide margin with a time of 1:56.20
Leah Smith Talks Suited Swims with Arizona Pro Group (Video)
Leah Smith consistently held 31s throughout the majority of the race, coming home in 30.46 to clock in a season best of 8:23.46.
Kathleen Baker Feels like 1:07 Makes her a “Real” Breaststroker (Video)
Baker’s lunge forward earned her a 2020 PB and World #3 time of 2:06.46. Baker was just three-tenths off her lifetime best of 2:06.14.
Olivia Smoliga: “I feel like I really sunk my teeth into the race” (Video)
Olivia Smoliga has swam both the 100 and 200 frees this weekend in Des Moines, and discussed her racing as well as the first season of ISL with SwimSwam
Michael Andrew Breaks Down Block of Consistent Training, Lifting More (Video)
Andrew’s second-place time of 51.33 in the 100m butterfly re-set his PB from this morning, good enough for 6th in the world
Ryan Murphy Calls 1:55.2 200 Back “Shaking off the rust” (Video)
Dropping 4.55 seconds from prelims to take the 200 back win was Cal’s Ryan Murphy, clocking in a new World top time of 1:55.22
Nic Fink Laments UGA Breast Group Getting 1-Uped by UGA 2Fly Group (Video)
It was a close race for second between Athens Bulldogs teammates Kevin Cordes, Nic Fink and Andrew Wilson, who all ended up getting 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Tate Jackson Texted his Brother that he would be 48.7 Tonight (Video)
Jackson posted his fastest time ever at a non-taper meet in 48.72, while Farris (48.97), Held (48.99) and Pieroni (49.00) had virtually nothing between them
Lily King Will Not Miss NCAA’s (Video)
Lilly King, who has become essentially immune to losing this event, did what she does best by decisively winning the women’s 100 breast in a time of 1:05.74
Michael Andrew Says 59.8 was Easiest 100 Breast of His Life (Video)
After a quick 59.83 in the prelims, Michael Andrew had a sensational performance in tonight’s men’s 100 breast final, setting a new best time in 59.14
Jack Brown Talks Move to UNC and the Psychology of a Winning Mindset (Video)
UNC Associate Head Coach Jack Brown discusses the importance of expectations and how swimmers can best approach their goals without too much pressure.
Pitt’s Coach John Hargis: “Strides Were Made” but We’re Not Satisfied (Video)
Pittsburgh Head Coach John Hargis offers insight on the team’s highest-ever points accumulation and team finish at the recent 2020 Men’s ACC Championships.
Virginia Tech’s Blake Manoff Discusses 4th-Place Team Finish at ACCs (Video)
Virginia Tech sophomore Blake Manoff analyzes his team’s 4th-place overall finish and their prospects for breaking into the top-3 next year.
Pitt’s Blaise Vera on Friendly Wagers And Highest-Ever ACC Team Finish (Video)
Blaise Vera discusses the team culture that helped drive the University of Pittsburgh to its highest-ever team finish at the 2020 ACC Championships.
Nyls Korstanje: Men’s ACCs Is “A Big Testosterone Fest” (Video)
NC State sophomore Nyls Korstanje had a successful ACC Championships, winning both the 50 and 100 freestyles as well as finishing 3rd in the 100 fly.