Atlanta Classic Day 1 Prelims: Live Recap
The Atlanta Classic kicks off this morning with world, national, and NCAA champions converging at Georgia Tech to square-off in the long course pool, in another opportunity to prepare for the Olympics and Olympic Trials.
2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need
Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.
Caeleb Dressel Talks About Athletic Idols (Video)
Dressel says he doesn’t have many swimming idols, but he does look up to other athletes. Last year, he started really looking up to Michael Jordan and watching his videos before meets.
Caeleb Dressel Discusses Friendship with Ryan Murphy (Video)
Dressel, the American Record holder in the 50 freestyle (18.23) and 100 freestyle (40.46), spoke of his friendship with Ryan Murphy, the American Record holder in the backstroke events.
37 U.S. National Teamers, 22 National Jr Teamers, to Race in Atlanta
Nathan Adrian (above) is one of 37 US senior National Team members who are scheduled to race in Atlanta.
Caeleb Dressel Talks Prerace Routines (Video)
Dressel talks about the importance of finding a routine before races, which he’s learned from his coaches at Florida. Part of his routine includes saying a prayer to calm himself down, and looking for his family if they’re in the stands.
Gregg Troy Talks About Caeleb Dressel’s Personality (Video Interview)
Troy believes that focusing solely on swimming can start to get to you as an athlete, and describes the range of interests that Caeleb has when he isn’t at practice.
Gregg Troy Compares Caeleb Dressel to Ryan Lochte (Video Interview)
When asked about the qualities that make Caeleb so successful, Troy compared Dressel to one of the best athletes to ever come out of the Florida swimming program: Olympic champion Ryan Lochte.
Dressel Considering 3 Events For Trials Beyond Just Sprint Freestyles
“I don’t think it’s any top secret he’s gonna swim the 50 and the 100 freestyles,” said Troy. “He’s qualified in the 100 fly, 200 free, and 100 breast. We’ll play around a bit with those.”
Elizabeth Beisel, Natalie Coughlin Added to Atlanta Classic Lineup
Olympic medalists Elizabeth Beisel and Natalie Coughlin have each been added to the lineup of Olympic medalists that will compete at the…
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SwimSwam Pulse: Licon Tops Murphy For Fan-Voted Best NCAA Performance
Among SwimSwam voters, Will Licon topped all three co-NCAA Swimmers of the Year for the most impressive performance of the 2016 NCAA Championships in our most-voted SwimSwam poll of all-time.
Gregg Troy and Dave Parrington Win SEC Men’s Coach of the Year Awards
With the NCAA season wrapped up, the SEC has announced its end-of-the-year award winners. For swim coaches, Gregg Troy has…
Caeleb Dressel Named 2016 SEC Male Swimmer of the Year
Caeleb Dressel has been named the 2016 SEC Swimmer of the Year.
SwimSwam’s Way-too-early Preview of the 2017 Men’s NCAA Championship
2017 NCAA’s aren’t for 11+ months, and plenty can change between now and then, but Will Licon and the Texas Longhorns are sitting in a good spot for a three-peat