There are plenty of big names highlighting the 2015 USA Swimming Winter National Championship meet, which will take place in Federal Way, Washington on Dec. 3 through Dec. 5.
Here are five swimmers to look out for this coming weekend, check the psych sheet to the right!
Michael Phelps
Photo Courtesy: Brenton Tse
It is hard not to look out for Phelps going into the weekend. With 22 Olympic medals, he is easily the most decorated swimmer on either the men’s or women’s side. The 30-year-old will represent North Baltimore Aquatic Club. He is seeded first in the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter individual medley and 200-meter butterfly.
Missy Franklin
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At age 20, Franklin has already become a face of USA Swimming. She represents the Colorado Stars and will compete in five events at the meet. She is seeded first in the 200-meter freestyle, 200-meter backstroke and 100-meter freestyle. She is also entered in the 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle.
Nathan Adrian
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This weekend’s meet will be a homecoming for Adrian, a Seattle native. He will be swimming his signature events: The 50 and 100-meter freestyle. He set the American record in the 50-meter freestyle this past summer and is seeded first in the event. He is seeded third in the 100-meter freestyle. He will represent California Aquatics.
Maya DiRado
Photo Courtesy: David Farr
Dirado is expected to set the pace in both the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. The 22-year-old is seeded first in both events. She will also swim the 100 and 200-meter backstroke and the 200-meter butterfly. DiRado represents Stanford.
Maxime Rooney
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After a strong summer, Rooney put himself on the map as a contender to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team. Rooney, only 17 years old, has committed to the University of Florida. He will swim five events at the meet. He is seeded in the top eight in both the 100 and 200-meter freestyle. He swims for the Pleasanton Seahawks, a California swim team.
((((( CAN’T WAIT )))))
Florida gators got to be happy
That’s an awesome pic
The Arena meet at the University of Minnesota was so fun! I wish I could watch the Nat meet in Federal Way, WA. It will be televised as a highlight reel by NBC on Sunday in the middle of the day.
Fantastic picture
do you what networks will carry this?
*know*
A live webcast of the meet will be available on usaswimming.org, including noon E.T. prelims and 9 p.m. E.T. finals beginning Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 5. NBC will air coverage on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1-2 p.m. E.T.
Ripped !!!!!!!!
wheres your name? Shannon Cowley
In my hood ?? ?
I think there is really only one swimmer to watch – mp.
No Ledecky?