Katie Ledecky Cruises to 4:02.71 in 400 Free in Knoxville
Katie Ledecky has not been beaten in the 400 free since the 2012 Olympic Trials, and on the domestic level, none of those races over six years have been close. This
Luis Martinez Touches Out Michael Andrew in Knoxville 50 Fly
Guatemala’s Luis Martinez finished just ahead of Race Pace Club’s Michael Andrew and Phoenix Swim Club’s Giles Smith in the 50 fly final in Knoxville, with Martinez recording a winning time of 23.60. Andrew, in
Penny Oleksiak Beats Osman and Dahlia for 50 Fly Win in Knoxville
HPC-Ontario’s Penny Oleksiak held off PRVT’s Farida Osman to take the Knoxville 50 fly title, with Cardinal’s Kelsi Dahlia taking third in 26.20. Oleksiak finished second in the 100 fly earlier in the meet and
Josh Prenot Holds Off Nic Fink and Gets Under 2:10 in 200 Breast
Athens Bulldog’s Andrew Wilson got out to a strong start in the men’s 200 breast final, but Cal’s Josh Prenot took over and held a substantial lead for much of the race. Prenot ended
Annie Lazor Defeats Micah Sumrall in 200 Breast, Posts Lifetime Best
Coming off a shocking win in the 200 breast at the Short Course World Championships and another win in the 100 breast Thursday night, Annie Lazor pulled off a dominant performance in
Ryan Murphy Annihilates 100 Back Field and Swims 53.17
After finishing second one night earlier in the 50 back, Cal’s Ryan Murphy didn’t let anyone come close to him in the 100 back. The Olympic gold medalist and world record-holder
Regan Smith Tops Loaded 100 Back Field in 59.37; Smoliga 0.07 Behind
Regan Smith broke 1:00 in prelims with a 59.84, and she swam even faster in the final with a 59.37. The 16-year-old from Riptides touched out recent Short Course World Champion Olivia
Luca Urlando Touches Out Chase Kalisz in Knoxville 200 Fly
Teenager Luca Urlando swam head-to-head with Olympic medalist Chase Kalisz over the back half of the men’s 200 fly final in Knoxville, and he did just enough to nip Kalisz at the finish.
Michael Andrew Dominates 50 Free Final in Knoxville
Michael Andrew put up a strong 22.11 in the 50 free to easily outpace the rest of the field in Knoxville. Andrew, last year’s National and Pan Pac champion in the
Simone Manuel Beats Margo Geer By 0.03 in Women’s 50 Free
Over the closing strokes of the women’s 50 free, Simone Manuel motored past Margo Geer and took her first win of this year’s Pro Swim Series. Alto Swim Club’s Manuel finished in 24.75,