2023 U.S. Trials Day 2 Prelims Preview: Ledecky Set to Lead Young Women’s 200 Free Field
Ledecky is the top seed coming into the women’s 200 free this morning, entering with a 1:54.50, making her the only swimmer in the field entered under 1:56.
Several High Profile Scratches Give Dressel A Spot In The 100 Freestyle C Final
Many B-final qualifiers, including Kieran Smith, Hunter Armstrong, Luke Hobson, and Jack Aikins will not race during finals.
2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Overreaction: The Young Guns Take Over
After a wild first session at the 2023 U.S. Trials, it’s clear the young stars of USA Swimming, including Thomas Heilman (pictured), are here to take over.
2023 U.S. World Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Keep up with all of SwimSwam’s previews and picks with our official preview index for the 2023 U.S. National Championships.
2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Armstrong and Murphy Lead the Pack in the Men’s 100 BK
Hunter Armstrong is the reigning champion from last year’s International Team Trials, having won this event last April with a 52.20.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Momentum Versus Experience in the Men’s 200 IM
It’s an elite field at the top of the psych sheet, with three of the top seven US men all-time expected to swim this event later this week.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Murphy and Casas Run it Back in the Men’s 200…Back
At last spring’s International Team Trials, it was Ryan Murphy and Shaine Casas who finished first and second respectively, advancing to Worlds.
WILD SPECULATION: Who Will Cal Hire to Fill Associate Head Coach Role?
Who is Cal going to hire to replace Matt Bowe after he got the head coaching job at the University of Michigan? Coach Durden, we’ve got a few ideas for you.
2023 U.S. World Trials Preview: Andrew’s Consistency Paying Dividends In 50 Fly
Looking to improve on his bronze from the 2022 Worlds, Michael Andrew leads the field in the 50 fly but could come up against gold medalist Caeleb Dressel.
2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Will Ress ‘Rule’ In 50 Back? Not If Armstrong Has A Say
It is a showdown between the top two Americans from last year: The World Record holder, Hunter Armstrong, vs the reigning World Champion, Justin Ress.
Kristof Milak Pulls Out of 2023 World Championships: “I’ve Hit Rock Bottom”
The reigning Olympic champion announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing from the competition, citing a lack of form both mentally and physically.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: With Or Without Dressel, Men Must Step Up In 100 Free
The men’s 100 freestyle in America is entering a new era in which Caeleb Dressel is not the clear top dog, and other swimmers will have to step up.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Dressel Make a Comeback in the Men’s 100 Butterfly?
Since 2017, Caeleb Dressel has been dominant in the men’s 100 butterfly, but his path to the World Championships in the event isn’t as clear as usual.
SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Pick Heilman As Top 2023 Breakout Candidate Over Southam, Diehl
Sixteen-year-old Thomas Heilman figures to be a contender in multiple events later this month at the U.S. National Championships.
SwimSwam Pulse: 100 Back Most Intriguing Men’s Battle Looming At U.S. World Trials
Shaine Casas’ event lineup figures to play a prominent role in how things shake out on the men’s side at U.S. Nationals later this month.