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Leah Smith, Chase Kalisz Hold Leads in PSS Standings

A wild day 1 held the standings for the $10,000 Pro Swim Series prize fairly steady.

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USA Swimming Summer Nationals Day 1 Photo Vault

The anticipation is over and the fun in SoCal has begun.  The USA Swimming summer nationals are in full swing…

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USA: Spettacolo Urlando-Record Manuel-Dressel Sesto-I Video delle Gare

CAMPIONATI NAZIONALI USA 2018 Mercoledì, 25 luglio – Domenica 29 luglio 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Centre, Irvine, CA Prelims  09:00…

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Vidéos de toutes les courses du 1e jour des Championnats des Etats-Unis 2018

Toutes les vidéos de courses de la première journée des Championnats des Etats-Unis 2018 à Irvine.

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U.S. Nationals Pick’Em Day 1 Update: A Night of Surprises

2018 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, July 25 – Sunday, July 29, 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Center, Irvine, CA Prelims 9 AM /…

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Race Videos from Day 1 Finals at 2018 U.S. Nationals

Watch all the championship final races from Day 1 at the 2018 U.S. National Championships.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Day 1 Finals Preview: Adrian’s Streak on the Line

As the field vies for Pan Pacs relay spots Wednesday night in the 100 free, Nathan Adrian will also battle to keep up his 8-year national title streak alive.

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The Official 2018 SwimSwam U.S. Nationals Preview Index

Bookmark this page to stay on top of every race we preview and for a quick look at our top picks in each race.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Franklin, Schmitt Go for 200 FR Comeback

There’s an obvious frontrunner in the American women’s 200 free field based on the past few seasons: distance superstar Katie Ledecky. Missy Franklin, the short course American Record holder, is looking to make a comeback though.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Open Water Upset For 2nd in Women’s 1500?

Leah Smith is the presumed runner-up in the women’s 1500, but with a handful of talented open water swimmers taking to the pool in Irvine, her position is in danger.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Smith, Margalis Clear 1-2 In W 400 IM

Leah Smith is on track to win her second consecutive national title in the women’s 400 IM.

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U.S. Nationals Psych Sheets Released

The psych sheets for U.S. Nationals have been released.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 47% Pick Eastin As Top American 400 IMer

Nearly half of voters believed Ella Eastin would be the top women’s 400 IMer in the United States this summer, trusting in a big comeback swim after a shocking disqualification last year. Eastin was set to finish second last summer but took a disqualification for the ‘Lochte Rule,’ which disallows dolphin kicking on one’s back during the freestyle portion of an IM.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Real Race is for Third Place In W 800

Cierra Runge and Ashley Twichell are among those that will vie for a podium spot.

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Chase Kasliz, Leah Smith Take Lead in Pro Swim Series Standings

Both Chase Kalisz (above) and Leah Smith enter US Nationals with leads, though they’re not insurmountable ones.

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