The Bliss and the Agony of Missy Franklin’s Return
By David Rieder. Missy Franklin walked onto the pool deck at the Woollett Aquatic Center and looked around. Eight years earlier, that pool had been the site of her first
[PHOTO GALLERY] Day 2 of the 2018 Phillips 66 U.S. National Championships
Upsets continued to occur throughout day two of the 2018 Phillips 66 U.S. National Championships as younger athletes continued to find themselves on a major Team USA roster for the
Kathleen Baker Ripped Two Suits Before 200 Back Final (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
Kathleen Baker of Cal talked about her satisfaction with the 200 back final where she tied Regan Smith in Irvine. Baker talked about how she has gotten to know Smith better over the
Allison Schmitt Returns to U.S. Team with Emotion and Inspiration
By David Rieder. Katie Ledecky pulled herself across her lane and over the lane line. Wearing a face of pure joy, she threw two arms around the woman who had
Bethany Galat a Lot More Confident With Herself (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
Texas A&M’s Bethany Galat talked about her confidence in 2018 as compared to where it was in 2017 headed into this Nationals meet. Galat also discussed the overall differences of being at
Allison Schmitt On Journey Back To Swimming Fast (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
Allison Schmitt gave a lengthy interview about her journey back to the Phillips 66 National Championships after stepping away from the sport of swimming after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Schmitt is
[RACE VIDEO] Watch Regan Smith Down 200 Back WJR at Phillips 66 National Championships
16-year-old Regan Smith has effectively established herself as a young athlete to watch en route to Tokyo 2020, notching top times and records in the women’s backstroke events. Smith rocketed onto
Michael Andrew “This Is the First Time I Have Cried After Race” (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
Michael Andrew made his first World Championships team with a win in the 50 fly at the Phillips 66 National Championships. He said he got emotional after the race and talked
Michael Andrew Holds Off Dressel To Win 50 Fly, Set New Meet Record
After qualifying in a tie for first out of prelims it was 19-year-old Michael Andrew who got his hand on the wall first tonight, becoming the first American male to grab a
Kelsi Dahlia Ties American Record, Breaks Meet Record In 50 Fly
Kelsi Dahlia tied her American record in the 50 butterfly tonight to become the first American to make the 2019 Worlds team. Finishing in 25.48, Dahlia also broke the meet record