Justin Ress Pulls off Upset with Championship Record 24.4 50 Back
On day 3 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials, Ress pulled off a slight upset over Olympic backstroke champions Matt Grevers and Ryan Murphy to win the 50 back and secure his spot on the World Championships Roster.
Stevens Qualifies for Worlds with 27.6 With Championship Record in 50 Back
Stevens has now secured her spot on the 2017 World Championships roster, and will look to qualify in another event later in the meet, as she’s one of the favorites to win the 100 meter back.
Lilly King Rocks 29.6 50 Breast for New American Record
On night 3 of the 2017 U.S. Nationals/World Championships Trials, Olympic breaststroke champ Lilly King made history for the United States.
Kevin Cordes Down U.S. Open Record with 26.8 in 50 Breast Prelims
Kevin Cordes blasted a new U.S. Open Record in heat 6, turning in a 26.86 to lead prelims. That knocked almost a quarter of a second off the former mark, which stood as a 27.10 done by Brendan McHugh at 2014 Nationals.
Dressel Busts out 23.0 for new 50 Fly Championship Record
Dressel busted out a 23.05 to secure his spot in the event for Worlds.
McSharry Stamps Irish Senior Record On Day 1 Of 2017 European Juniors
Mona McSharry became a European Junior Champion tonight in the women’s 50m breaststroke, earning an Irish Senior National Record in the process.
Cullen Jones Downs Championship Record with 23.2 50 Fly
Jones blasted a 23.26 to earn lane 4 for tonight’s final, clearing the former record of 23.29 set by Eugene Godsoe at 2013 Nationals.
Mallory Comerford Smashes U.S. Open Record with 52.81 to Win 100 Free
Comerford is just the 2nd American ever to break the 53 barrier.Comerford is just the 2nd American ever to break the 53 barrier.
Tuggle Smashes Her 2nd 11-12 NAG Of The Day With 2:02 200 Free
Claire Tuggle broke another NAG, her second of the day, in the girls 11-12 200m freestyle.
Claire Tuggle Breaks 26-Year-Old 11-12 NAG In Girls LC 400m Free
Claire Tuggle clocked 4:18.41 in the 400 free to shatter a 26-year-old NAG for 11-12 girls.
Nicolo Martinenghi Lowers 100 Breast World Junior Record For 2nd Time
Nicolo Martinenghi lowered his own junior world record in the 100 breaststroke down to 59.31.
Quah Zheng Wen Lowers Own National 200 Back Record In Singapore
Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen reset his own 200 back national record at their National Championships on Saturday.
Irvine Novaquatics Boys Smash 11-12 400m Free Relay NAG Record
Four boys from the Irvine Novaquatics in Irvine, California, have taken a sizable chunk out of the NAG record in the 11-12 400m free relay.
Sjostrom Misses WR By 0.02, Goes 3rd Fastest 100 Free Of All-Time
Sarah Sjostrom blew up the women’s 100 free with a time of 52.08, the third fastest swim in history.
Anton Chupkov Lowers Russian Record In 200 Breast At Mare Nostrum
Russia’s Anton Chupkov lowered his own national record at the Mare Nostrum stop in Canet, clocking 2:07.46 in the 200 breast to tie for #10 on the all-time list.