Swimming World Presents Top 9 Olympic Upsets: #1 Laurie’s Boys and “Lucky Lane 6”
Top 9 Olympic Upsets: #1 Laurie’s Boys and “Lucky Lane 6” Who will shock the world of swimming in Rio? Is it someone we can anticipate if we take a
Elizabeth Pelton Retires From Swimming After Olympic Trials
After competing in the prelims of the 200 back at Olympic Trials, Elizabeth Pelton announced her retirement from swimming. Pelton represented the U.S. in backstroke at the 2009, 2011 and
Connor Jaeger Clocks Sub-15 Minute 1500 Free For Top Seed
Men’s 1500 Free: Club Wolverine’s Connor Jaeger held a decisive lead throughout the final heat the men’s 1500 free to become the only swimmer under the 15-minute mark. Jaeger, the American Record
Hands On: Inside the Recovery Process for Olympic Trials Swimmers
By Michael J. Stott Beneath the bowels of the CenturyLink Center, far from the madding crowd gathered to witness the fastest swimming on earth, are a cadre of men and
(Video Interview) Kathleen Baker Back in Hard Training
After her morning swim in the 50 free at Olympic Trials, Kathleen Baker took a few minutes to speak with Swimming World about what has been an eventful week. Baker qualified
(Video Interview) Madison Kennedy With Plenty to Say After Prelims
Madison Kennedy held the top seed coming out of prelims of the women’s 50 free at Olympic Trials, and afterwards she stopped to speak with the media about her race.
Madison Kennedy Maintains Top Seed In 50 Free Prelims
Women’s 50 Free: Entering the meet with the fastest seed time was Madison Kennedy of SwimMAC who maintained her spot atop the qualifiers list with a swift 24.52 in prelims. That time
It’s Ryan Murphy’s Turn
Commentary by Casey Barrett On night six of the U.S. Olympic Trials, Cal’s Ryan Murphy stepped up to a throne that has long awaited him… The torch was officially passed
2016 USA Swimming Trials: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap
Everything you need to follow along live with day seven prelims of the 2016 USA Swimming Trials. Hit refresh for the latest coverage. Click here to view the heat sheets. Scheduled Events: Women’s
Morning Splash: Waiting All Week for the Last Two Events
By David Rieder It’s day seven—we gave up remembering the actual day of the week a long time ago—and we’re back at the pool for yet another day of prelims.