Abbey Weitzeil Discusses New Approach to Swimming that Seems to be Paying Off
Abbey Weitzeil seems to have found a formula that’s working for her, as she took wins in Westmont this weekend in the 50 free (24.5) and 100 free (53.3)
Hubert Kos Lowers Top 200 Back Time in the World This Year to 1:55.95 at PSS – Westmont
After throwing down the top time in the world this year during prelims (1:56.28), Kos managed to shave another few tenths off his PB to win the final.
Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps’ 2012 Pro Swim Series Record With 1:55.68 200 IM
Marchand became the first man to swim a sub-1:56 200 IM at the Pro Swim Series, taking out a Michael Phelps record in the process.
Regan Smith Takes Out US Open Record in 200 Back at PSS – Westmont
Regan Smith swam the fastest 200 meter backstroke ever on US soil on Saturday evening, tying Missy Franklin for the 10th-best swim in history.
Leah Hayes Swims #3 American Time in 17-18 200 IM (Even Without a Best Time)
Leah Hayes’ 15-16 National Age Group Record in the 200 IM is still faster than the 17-18 record, but her swim on Saturday is her best time since her birthday.
2023 Westmont Pro Swim Series – Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Regan Smith might have her eyes on another Pro Swim Series record in Westmont on Saturday night, this time in the women’s 200 back.
Jorge Iga Breaks Mexican Record in the 100 Free for the 2nd Time This Month (Westmont)
After five years of stagnated times in the 100 free, Mexico’s Jorge Iga has broken a National Record in the event twice this month.
Lilly King Getting Used to the Pain of a 200 Breast
After missing the medal podium at the world champs last year for the first time at a major meet since 2015, King stormed back in the 200 to take gold.
Jack Alexy: Evolution from NCAA Qualifier to One of the Top Sprinters in the Country
Alexy explains that after last year, he really zeroed in on what his goals were and was able to take his training to a new level because of it.
Anna Peplowski Likes Freestyle to Backstroke Doubles
She said she actually enjoyed swimming freestyle-to-backstroke doubles, training for the 200 free-100 back double during the NCAA season.
Michael Andrew Chooses 50 Breast Over 200 IM; Shaine Casas Holds On to Day 4 Triple
Coming into the meet, Shaine Casas had three entries: the 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free; he hasn’t dropped any of those races pre-session.
Shaine Casas Shares His Thought Process on Racing the 200 IM
When asked about swimming the 200 IM, Casas smiled and replied with “…nahhh”.
Gabrielle Assis Breaks Oldest Brazilian Women’s Record with 2:26.38 200 Breast
Gabrielle Assis clocked a 2:26.38 to shave over a second off Carolina Mussi’s previous Brazilian record of 2:27.42 that she swam way back in May of 2009.
2023 Westmont Pro Swim Series – Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Carson Foster comes in as the top seed in the 200 fly (1:57.74), where he’ll have to hold off Kregor Zirk (1:58.54) and Leon Marchand (1:58.69).
Watch: Luana Alonso’s Heartwarming Reaction to New Paraguayan Record at PSS – Westmont
Luana Alonso made the most out of her Thursday night swim after she snuck into the B-final of the 100 butterfly as the last seed thanks to a late scratch.