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Swimming World Biweekly: High School Swimming, Arena Pro Am and More
FEATURES
5 TAKEAWAYS ON MICHAEL PHELPS COMING UP WINLESS IN CHARLOTTE
By Jeff Commings
After not winning any events at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte, Michael Phelps seems to think the sky is falling.
ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES CHARLOTTE RECAP
By Jason Marsteller
Day 1 – pg. 8,
Day 2- pg. 10
Day 3 – pg. 14
Day 4 – pg. 18
ERIK POSEGAY TO TAKE OVER NORTH BALTIMORE HEAD COACHING DUTIES
By Jeff Commings
With Bob Bowman set to make the move to head swimming coach at Arizona State, many names were put into the hat to be his replacement at the North Baltimore aquatic Club.
ELLA EASTIN CLAIMS FOUR FIRST PLACE FINISHES AT CALIFORNIA H.S. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
By Taylor Brien
It was a momentous weekend in California as the state hosted its first statewide high school championships at the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex in Fresno.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL SEASON OUT OF TOUCH
Commentary by Jeff Commings The inaugural California high school swimming and diving state championships is finally here after many years of discussion, but the meet will likely be remembered more for who is not there.
SUMMER OF TRUTH FOR 11 AMERICAN YOUNG GUNS
By Annie Grevers
Michael Phelps. Ryan Lochte. Matt Grevers. Nathan Adrian. Tyler Clary. Conor Dwyer. Anthony Ervin. Connor Jaeger. These are the faces of U.S. Men’s swimming. When will these faces change? This summer should clarify the potential for this next generation.
VLAD MOROZOV CHURNS OUT SUB-22 SECOND 50 FREE
By Jeff Commings
Vlad Morozov posted his third swim under 22 seconds in the 50 freestyle this year, winning the event at the Speedo Grand Challenge in Irvine, CA.
RACHEL BOOTSMA BREAKS INTO THE TOP 20 WORLD RANKINGS IN THE 100 BACK
By Taylor Brien
The final session of the Speedo Grand Challenge saw Rachel Bootsma posting a 1:00.39 in the women’s 100 back, earning her a first place finish and a spot in the top 20 world rankings.
CAITLIN LEVERENZ AND MAYA DIRADO PRODUCE THRILLING 200 IM TIE AT SPEEDO GRAND CHALLENGE
By Jeff Commings
Caitlin Leverenz and Maya DiRado had a very exciting race in the 200 IM, as the two tied with times of 2:11.57 at the
Speedo Grand Challenge in Irvine, CA.
MISSY FRANKLIN RETURNING TO COLORADO
By Jeff Commings
Missy Franklin is going back to her home state of Colorado for a couple of months to train with Todd Schmitz at the Colorado Stars as she looks ahead to this summer’s world championships.
JAMES MAGNUSSEN TO HAVE SHOULDER SURGERY, WILL MISS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
By Jeff Commings
James Magnussen’s shoulder injury is so severe that it will require surgery, and means the 24-year-old will not defend his 100 freestyle title at the world championships.
MEHDY METELLA MAKES BIG STATEMENT IN 100 FREE AT FRENCH GOLDEN TOUR
By Jeff Commings
