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.
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…
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…
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.
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 /…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Nationals Psych Sheets Released
The psych sheets for U.S. Nationals have been released.
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.
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.
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.