Read more2Olympic Aspirations Flourish on Manhattan’s Upper East Side09 June 2017BY Michael Randazzo, Swimming World Contributor For those unfamiliar with the signature shape of Asphalt Green’s primary athletic facility—the hyperbolic arch of New York City’s once-abandoned, now landmarked, Municipal Asphalt Plant—it may come as a surprise that the athletic complex on Manhattan’s...
Read more1Luca Urlando Wins Twice to Open Mel Zajac Jr International24 May 2019The 2019 Mel Zajac Jr. International kicked off on Friday night in Vancouver, with some fast swimming and Luca Urlando took center stage. A full slate of events brought out some strong performances across the board. Here is a look at what happened on Day 1: MEET COVERAGE Women’s 200 Back Jade Hann.....
Read moreAlba Vazquez Ruiz Breaks World Junior Record in 400 IM in Thrilling Final20 August 2019Spain's Alba Vazquez Ruiz won a thrilling 400 IM final on Tuesday night in Budapest at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships with a new world junior record at 4:38.53. Vazquez used a strong breaststroke leg to take the lead at the 300 over USA's Isabel Gormley and Hungary's Eszter Szabo-Felto...
Read more1Quick Swims Pepper Final Evening of NCAP Invite11 December 2016The final night of the NCAP Invitational featured quick swimming across the board as Anna Belousova, Phoebe Bacon, Noah Nichols, Cole Greenberg and others put a cap on the weekend. NCAP's Will Cumberland, meanwhile, was the only double winner in the open division. Cumberland picked up the win in the...
Read more2019 NCSA Junior National Championship Day 3: RMSC Women Move Up21 March 2019By Olivia McKelvey, Swimming World College Intern. It's day three of the 2019 NCSA Junior National Championship meet at Orlando YMCA and we have witnessed it all. From defending champs to upsets, to PR's and broken records the competition has been intense and made for some exciting races. May the ex...
Read more6Drew Modrov Takes Two at Ithaca Sectionals Night Three01 April 2017On night three of Speedo Sectionals Ithaca Kate Douglass, the 15-16 50 freestyle National Age Group record holder, posted an impressive time in the splash and dash. Hauppauge's 27 year old Drew Modrov was quick enough to win two events on the men's side. Weston beat Chelsea Piers for the women's 200...
Read more1Max Miranda Claims Two Wins During Night One of 2016 CeraVe Invitational08 January 2016Commentary and Recap by Edison Moy, Swimming World Intern 2016 CeraVe Invitational A series of eight final events were swum on the first night of the 2016 CeraVe Invitational, Berkeley Aquatic Club’s 24th Annual Winter LCS Meet. The night held its share of upsets, broken meet records, and well conte...
Read more2Claire Tuggle Posts Fifth-Fastest 13-14 400 IM in History at Speedo Junior Nationals01 August 2018Meet records were on the line tonight after the second morning of competition at the 2018 Speedo Junior National Championships. Andrei Minakov was the only swimmer to hit the mark as he tied Vlad Morozov’s meet record in the 100 free in 49.06. Other top seeds included Alexandra Crisera and Christian...
Read moreNational Junior Team Member Isabel Gormley Grants Verbal to Stanford15 July 2019NEW COMMIT: USA Swimming National Junior Team member Isabel Gormley has given her verbal commitment to Stanford for the 2020-2021 season. She joins big recruits Regan Smith and Lillie Nordmann in the Cardinal class of 2024. [caption id="attachment_380535" align="alignright" width="383"] Photo Courte...
Read moreMegan Byrnes Nearly Cracks 16:00 In 1650 Free On Night One of Tom Dolan Invitational12 December 2014Photo by Peter H. Bick Swimming World is streaming the 10-and-under and 11-12 time finals sessions and the 13-and-over finals sessions each day at the Tom Dolan Invitational on the event landing page. On-demand race footage will be available after each session there as well. COLLEGE PARK - Personal ...
Read moreAlex Walsh and Carson Foster Highlight Winter Junior Nationals East Psych Sheet03 December 2018With the USA Winter Nationals behind us, the swimming world will shift its focus to the junior ranks with the Winter Junior Nationals set to go off on Wednesday. The meet will be split between west and east with the west meet taking place in Austin, Texas, while the east meet will be in Greensboro, ...