5 Swimmers to Watch at USA Swimming Winter Nationals (Psych Sheets)

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There are plenty of big names highlighting the 2015 USA Swimming Winter National Championship meet, which will take place in Federal Way, Washington on Dec. 3 through Dec. 5.

Here are five swimmers to look out for this coming weekend, check the psych sheet to the right!

Michael Phelps

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It is hard not to look out for Phelps going into the weekend. With 22 Olympic medals, he is easily the most decorated swimmer on either the men’s or women’s side. The 30-year-old will represent North Baltimore Aquatic Club. He is seeded first in the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter individual medley and 200-meter butterfly.

Missy Franklin

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At age 20, Franklin has already become a face of USA Swimming. She represents the Colorado Stars and will compete in five events at the meet. She is seeded first in the 200-meter freestyle, 200-meter backstroke and 100-meter freestyle. She is also entered in the 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle.

Nathan Adrian

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This weekend’s meet will be a homecoming for Adrian, a Seattle native. He will be swimming his signature events: The 50 and 100-meter freestyle. He set the American record in the 50-meter freestyle this past summer and is seeded first in the event. He is seeded third in the 100-meter freestyle. He will represent California Aquatics.

Maya DiRado

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Dirado is expected to set the pace in both the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. The 22-year-old is seeded first in both events. She will also swim the 100 and 200-meter backstroke and the 200-meter butterfly. DiRado represents Stanford.

Maxime Rooney

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After a strong summer, Rooney put himself on the map as a contender to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. Rooney, only 17 years old, has committed to the University of Florida. He will swim five events at the meet. He is seeded in the top eight in both the 100 and 200-meter freestyle. He swims for the Pleasanton Seahawks, a California swim team. 

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Quincy Jang
8 years ago

((((( CAN’T WAIT )))))

Stephen Marsh
8 years ago

Florida gators got to be happy

Amy E White
8 years ago

That’s an awesome pic

Amy Lynn
8 years ago

The Arena meet at the University of Minnesota was so fun! I wish I could watch the Nat meet in Federal Way, WA. It will be televised as a highlight reel by NBC on Sunday in the middle of the day.

Cathy Anne Seales
8 years ago

Fantastic picture

Pat Gibbs
8 years ago

do you what networks will carry this?

Pat Gibbs
8 years ago
Reply to  Pat Gibbs

*know*

Careful Observer
Careful Observer
8 years ago
Reply to  Pat Gibbs

A live webcast of the meet will be available on usaswimming.org, including noon E.T. prelims and 9 p.m. E.T. finals beginning Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 5. NBC will air coverage on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1-2 p.m. E.T.

Susan L. Lansbury
8 years ago

Ripped !!!!!!!!

Kelly Lennon
8 years ago

wheres your name? Shannon Cowley

Malcolm Neely
8 years ago

In my hood ?? ?

Marlene Beyer
8 years ago

I think there is really only one swimmer to watch – mp.

Mark Grainge
8 years ago

No Ledecky?

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