Vlad Morozov is on his 7th or 8th Weekend in a row of Racing (Video)
Morozov is a great ISL swimmer – he can sprint a lot of things very, very well, and Iron fill a breaststroke need with a win from the versatile sprinter
Michael Andrew Compares ISL and FINA Events (Video)
After swimming 5 events in “typical Andrew fashion”, Michael broke down what the differences were between a FINA event and todays ISL match
Cate Campbell Excited for Skins Showdown (Video)
Not nearly as close in the women’s event, as Cate Campbell, swimming in lane 2, beat Ranomi Kromowidjojo by nearly four-tenths of a second, 23.33 to 23.71
Nathan Adrian Previews What it will Take to win ISL 100 Free (Video)
Outside smoke reigned, as Vladimir Morozov and Kyle Chalmers, swimming in lanes 8 and 1, appeared to be the leaders the whole way. Adrian took 3rd
Blake Pieroni, Cory Chitwood Share Thoughts on New IU Coaching Staff (Video)
With the additions of Jonty Skinner from Alabama, Cory Chitwood from Arizona, Emily Eaton from Mizzou, and now John Long from Queens, the staff is set
Fish Out of Water, the SwimSwam Podcast, Episode 4: Ryan Held
Ryan Held, already an Olympic gold medalist, went next-level this summer at US Nationals.
Caeleb Dressel on Losing to Energy Standard by 2.5 pts: “It hurts” (Video)
Dressel earned MVP of the meet, but it wasn’t quite enough as the Condors fell to Energy Standard once again, this time by a painstaking 2.5 points
Fabio Scozzoli on ISL Teams Experiencing Italian Culture: “It’s like a disease”
We talked over the week about the Centurions needing to better press their breaststroke advantage, and a 2-3 here is much more in line with that
Cody Miller on DC Trident/Aqua Centurions Battle: “It’s a good rivalry” (Video)
Cody Miller comments on the budding rivalry of his DC Trident with Italy’s Aqua Centurions. The Trident narrowly bested the Centurions on their home turf
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Olivia Smoliga Is Going To Breathe Less In Skins Race
There’s not much time to breathe between 8 swims in two sessions – Olivia Smoliga’s Indy lineup. But the Condor says her Naples strategy is breathing less.
Lezak: ISL Athletes “have never been treated like professionals” (Video)
Now that the competition has concluded, team standings show two clear leaders in Energy Standard with 521 points and the Cali Condors with 425 points.
Natalie Coughlin Shares True Reason why she’s in Swimming for ISL (Video)
This was Natalie Coughlin‘s first race in years. Sure, it would’ve been neat to see her take the win, but we can hear her great perspective on why she’s back
Lilly King on ISL: “I think this is the future of swimming” (Video)
Cali Condors went 1-2 in another breaststroke event as Lilly King edged teammate Molly Hannis, 1:04.43 to 1:05.08, to win the 100 breast.
A. Vazaios on ISL Team Atmosphere: “It’s what every athlete actually needs”
Mitch Larkin of Cali Condors had a phenomenal finish, surging at the end to get his hand on the wall just ahead of Andreas Vazaios of DC Trident
Sarah Sjostrom on ISL: “I’m happy that it’s happening while I’m still swimming”
Sarah Sjostrom won her 4th individual event ahead of Brianna Throssell and Kelsi Dahlia. She stopped the clock at 25.16, dominating the field in another event