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sports1 year ago

"Live Recap: Day 7 Finals at 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials"

The seventh night of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials featured thrilling finals in swimming. Caeleb Dressel won the men's 50 freestyle with a time of 21.41, securing his first individual event for Paris 2024. Regan Smith dominated the women's 200 backstroke, finishing in 2:05.16, while Carson Foster took the men's 200 IM in 1:55.65. The semifinals for the men's 100 butterfly and women's 200 IM also saw strong performances, with Dressel and Kate Douglass leading their respective events.

sports1 year ago

"Highlights from Day 7 of 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials"

Day 7 of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials featured prelims for the men's 100 butterfly, women's 200 IM, and women's 800 freestyle. Caeleb Dressel led the men's 100 fly with a time of 51.14, while Alex Walsh topped the women's 200 IM prelims at 2:11.62. Katie Ledecky dominated the women's 800 free, finishing in 8:17.70. Key swimmers like Dare Rose, Thomas Heilman, and Kate Douglass also advanced to the semifinals and finals in their respective events.

sports1 year ago

"Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel Shine at 2024 Pro Swim Series in San Antonio"

The 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series in San Antonio concludes its prelims with strong performances from Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, and Caeleb Dressel. Smith, Douglass, and Dressel all secure spots in the finals for their respective events, with Smith leading the women's 100m backstroke, Douglass dominating the women's 200m breaststroke, and Dressel aiming for a strong finish in the men's 50m freestyle.

sports1 year ago

"Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel Shine at 2024 Pro Swim Series in San Antonio"

The 2024 Pro Swim Series in San Antonio saw Siobhan Haughey winning the women's 200 freestyle, while Rafael Miroslaw claimed victory in the men's 200 freestyle. Regan Smith and Hunter Tapp emerged victorious in the women's and men's 200 backstroke, respectively. Anastasia Gorbenko and Leon Marchand secured wins in the women's and men's 400 IM, and Torri Huske and Caeleb Dressel tied for first place in the women's and men's 100 butterfly.

sports1 year ago

"Recapping the 2024 Pro Swim Series: Highlights and Victories in San Antonio"

The 2024 Pro Swim Series in San Antonio continues with day 3 prelims featuring events such as the 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 400 IM, and 100 butterfly. Notable swimmers include Katie Ledecky, Siobhan Haughey, Simone Manuel, Caeleb Dressel, and Regan Smith. Preliminary results show Ledecky leading the women's 200 freestyle, while Luke Hobson tops the men's 200 freestyle. Regan Smith and Hubert Kos headline the 200 backstroke, and Torri Huske and Caeleb Dressel are top seeds in the 100 butterfly. Anastasia Gorbenko and Leon Marchand are early favorites in the 400 IM.

sports1 year ago

"Regan Smith's Historic Double and Dressel's Dominance Highlight Westmont Pro Swim"

Caeleb Dressel overcame a faulty starting block and a malfunctioning timing system to win the 50 free title at the Westmont Pro Swim Series with a time of 21.84, his fastest since returning to the sport after a break. The race was marred by technical malfunctions, with Dressel's block breaking at the start and the results being delayed due to a blank board. Despite the challenges, Dressel managed to out-touch Santo Condorelli and Jack Alexy at the finish, showcasing his good form in his first meet since becoming a father in February.

sports1 year ago

"Exciting Highlights from 2024 Pro Swim Series and TYR Pro Series"

The 2024 Pro Swim Series in Westmont featured finals in the 200 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and 400 freestyle. Regan Smith dominated the women's 200 butterfly, while Caeleb Dressel overcame technical issues to win the men's 50 freestyle. Other notable performances included Luca Urlando winning the men's 200 butterfly and Torri Huske taking the women's 50 freestyle crown.

sports1 year ago

"Simone Manuel and Caeleb Dressel Shine at 2024 Pro Swim Series - Westmont"

The 2024 Pro Swim Series in Westmont, Illinois, featured intense competition in events such as the 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, and 400 IM. Notable performances included Simone Manuel's narrow victory in the women's 200 free, Drew Kibler's dominant win in the men's 200 free, and Leah Hayes and Katie Grimes showcasing their endurance in the women's 400 IM. Caeleb Dressel also triumphed in the men's 100 butterfly, while Anton McKee and Lilly King secured victories in the men's and women's 100 breaststroke events, respectively.

sports2 years ago

Ben Proud Dominates European Short Course Championships with Record-Breaking Performance

Ben Proud won gold in the men's 50 freestyle at the European Short Course Championships, narrowly missing the world record with a time of 20.18 seconds. This makes him the second-fastest swimmer in history in this event, surpassing Florent Manaudou's European record. Proud also broke the Championship Record and Commonwealth Record in the process.

sports2 years ago

"Day 2 Prelims Live Recap: Highlights from the 2023 U.S. Open Championships"

The preliminary session of the 2023 U.S. Open Swimming Championships featured the women's and men's 400 free, 200 IM, and 50 free events. Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh will compete for the top spot in the women's 400 free, while David Johnston and Charlie Clark aim to crack the top-10 world rankings in the men's 400 free. Kate Douglass and Alex Walsh are the top contenders in the women's 200 IM, while Shaine Casas and Carson Foster lead the men's 200 IM. Abbey Weitzeil and Quintin McCarty secured top spots in the women's and men's 50 free, respectively. Caeleb Dressel made his return in the men's 50 free prelims.

sports2 years ago

Caeleb Dressel's Career Outlook and Mental Health Break: A Recap

American swimmer Caeleb Dressel reflects on his eight-month break from the sport and shares a new outlook on swimming, emphasizing the importance of mental health and enjoying the sport. Despite not qualifying for the World Championships, Dressel is optimistic about his career "longevity" and is focused on the upcoming Olympic Trials. He has learned to prioritize other aspects of life and is proud of his ability to sit still and not worry about swimming. Dressel believes that with his newfound mental approach, he will be successful in future competitions.

sports2 years ago

Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Makes a Comeback, Ledecky Continues Dominance, and Young Talent Emerges at U.S. Swimming Championships

Olympic champion swimmer Caeleb Dressel returned to competition at the U.S. national championships after an eight-month break for mental health reasons. While he did not qualify for the world championships, Dressel expressed his joy at being back in the pool and enjoying racing again. Dressel's coach cited the pressure of being the face of U.S. men's swimming as a factor in his hiatus, and Dressel emphasized the importance of prioritizing his mental well-being. The swimmer aims to regain his form in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

sports2 years ago

Caeleb Dressel's World Championship Hopes Dashed as Anthony Nesty Provides Update

University of Florida head coach Anthony Nesty provided an update on swimmer Caeleb Dressel's performance at the 2023 U.S. National Championships, stating that Dressel is in a better place mentally and physically compared to last year. Dressel did not qualify for the 2023 U.S. World Championship team but showed improvement despite being off his best times. Nesty mentioned that Dressel needs to work on his power and plans to focus on training and weights to prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nesty also addressed Emma Weyant's disqualification in the women's 400 IM and praised Katie Ledecky's impact on the Florida swim program.

sports2 years ago

Caeleb Dressel's Disappointing Qualification Attempt at Swimming World Championships

Caeleb Dressel, who won five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, has failed to qualify for the swimming world championships. Dressel's final attempt to make the U.S. team ended with a 22nd place finish in the preliminaries for the 50-meter freestyle. This marks a setback for the 26-year-old swimmer, who took a break from swimming after last year's worlds. Dressel's absence from next month's championships in Japan deprives the event of one of its most successful athletes.

sports2 years ago

Caeleb Dressel's Disappointing Performance at U.S. Nationals

Caeleb Dressel secures a spot in the 'A' final of the men's 100 fly at the U.S. National Championships after Ryan Murphy scratches from the event. Dressel finished ninth in the prelims but moved up due to Murphy's withdrawal. Dressel and Michael Andrew, the only two active swimmers who have represented the U.S. in the event, now have a chance to qualify for the World Championships.