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Local talent and a number of international stars are leading the way at one of next weekend’s two stops of the Arena Pro Swim Series. While many swimmers are racing in Indianapolis, there will be plenty of fast swimming in Santa Clara as well.
Here are five races to watch at the Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara.
1. Women’s 100 Backstroke
Australian talent takes the top spots in this event this weekend. Emily Seebhom is the second fastest swimmer in the world this year and Madison Wilson is just behind her in the world’s fifth best time. They’ll go up against Natalie Coughlin, who despite having a more sprint freestyle focus in recent years, has remained a strong contender in the event where she once led the way.
Hilary Caldwell, who has already earned her spot on the Canadian Olympic Team, will be in the mix, as will young Australian talent Minna Atherton, and Cal stars Rachel Bootsma and Elizabeth Pelton.
2. Men’s 200 Freestyle
Conor Dwyer won this event in Charlotte and Mesa and sits in a tie for the world’s 11th best time of the year. He’ll face off with David McKeon who posted the same 1:46.61 mark at the Australian Championships. The 2012 Olympic silver medalist Sun Yang will also be a fierce competitor in this race.
Young talents Maxime Rooney and Kyle Chalmers will look to challenge the veterans next weekend.
3. Women’s 100 Butterfly
This event will feature the owners of the fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth best times in the world this year. Emma McKeon and Madeline Groves were the top two finishers at the 2016 Australian Championships, and they’ll race again in California, this time facing top talent from the U.S. and Canada. Dana Vollmer topped this event again in Charlotte in April and Noemie Thomas was runner up at the Canadian Trials.
4. Men’s 50 Freestyle
Nathan Adrian has been impressive in the splash and dash. His time from Mesa stands as the fourth best in the world this year. Without Adrian in Charlotte, Anthony Ervin got to the wall first. While they are the only swimmers seeded under 22 seconds, Australians James Magnussen and Andrew Abood will also be in the hunt.
5. Women’s 100 Breaststroke
Yulia Efimova is slated to be the top competitor, despite her ongoing battle after a positive doping test. She posted the world’s leading time at the Orlando stop early this year. Georgia Bohl swam the world’s fourth best time at the Australian Championships. They’ll also race Olympian Jessica Hardy, holder of the world’s 19th best time.
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Wow not men’s backstroke with Murphy and Larkin going head to head? Those two will likely battle for the 100 world record/gold medal this summer, yet not a race to watch, hmmmm.
agree…that is the race i am looking forward to most…both men’s backstrokes!