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After International Resurgence, Katie McLaughlin Using ISL as 'Race Prep For Trials'



Katie McLaughlin, LA Current. In the lead-up to the first International Swimming League pro-team season, Swimming World will look at some of the pioneers of a new chapter unfolding in the sport.

Today: queen of the double.

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Amy Bilquist Building on Unexpected First National Title in First Pro Year



Today: USA national champion in the 100 backstroke.

After winning five relay national titles at Cal, and coming close to winning several times as an individual, Bilquist stood alone with a thrilling and unexpected gold medal around her neck a the 2019 Phillips 66 U.S. National Championships in August.

It was thrilling because it was her first individual title. It was unexpected because she had broken her hand just six weeks before nationals.

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CHASE KALISZ WILL MISS LEWISVILLE & BUDAPEST MEETS OF ISL FOR LA CURRENT



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Bear Bros: Murph, Adrian, Shields, Seli, Prenot (Josa not in photo)
http://instagr.am/p/B3xx-rLlA4Y

Golden Bears + others: Bug, Billy, Thleen, Foufy (Farida :p)
http://instagr.am/p/B3xxAK6AZAb

UrsusArctosCalifornicus said:

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New Hall of Fame Class Announced

Seven Highly Accomplished Individuals Plus Historic Boat To Be Enshrined Nov. 8

Dana Vollmer (women's swimming, 2007-09) - Named the 2009 CSCAA National Swimmer of the Year and the Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year as a senior, Vollmer was the recipient of the Honda Sports Award as the top female collegiate swimmer in 2009. A three-time team MVP, she captured individual NCAA titles in the 100-yard butterfly (2007), 100-yard free (2009), 200-yard free (2009) and was a part of five winning relays over the course of her Cal career. As a senior, she led Cal to its first team NCAA championship. Vollmer is a three-time Olympian (2004, 2012, 2016) and has earned seven medals (5 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze), including gold in the 100-meter fly in 2012 and silver in the 100-meter fly in 2016. She set a world record in the 100 fly at the 2012 Olympics, becoming the first woman to swim in the event in under 56 seconds. Overall, she has set a world record six times during her career and owns 35 international medals.

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http://instagr.am/p/B4qG-p5gm4h

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Expanding Ambition

Former Cal Star Swimmer Dana Vollmer Turns Her Attention To Architecture

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2019 ISL AMERICAN DERBY DAY 1 LIVE RECAP

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ISL American Derby: Caeleb Dressel Shines; Condors and Current Ready to Roll Dice in Las Vegas

MVP Standings After Day One

Caeleb Dressel 25.5
Michael Andrew 21.5
Kathleen Baker 21.0
Beryl Gastaldello 21.0

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http://instagr.am/p/B48qJ1WAEp-

Seli - interview @ 14:26 to 16:26

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2019 GOLDEN GOGGLES: LIVE AWARDS SHOW RECAP




Perseverance Award - Nathan Adrian

Nathan Adrian had a historic comeback after battling testicular cancer, which put a pause on his training preparations towards Worlds and the upcoming Olympics. At the 2019 World Championships, Adrian swam to a 3-medal haul, earning two golds and one silver. Among the highlights, his anchor leg on the men's 4100 free relay was able to hold off the Russians for the world title.

This award marks Adrian's 4th Golden Goggle in his career.

Nominees:

• Nathan Adrian (SwimSwam Official Selection)
• Katie Ledecky
• Ashley Twichell

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Review: Nathan Adrian wins 'Perseverance Award' at Golden Goggle Awards

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PHOTO GALLERY: Golden Goggles Red Carpet

Katie McLaughlin


Kathleen Baker


Abbey Weitzeil & Maddie Murphy


Nathan Adrian


Ryan Murphy and Bridget Konttinen


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Who to cheer on at 2019 U.S. Open (Winter Nationals) this week, alongside rooting for the Women's & Men's teams at the 2019 Minnesota Invite...pardon if I may have missed a few names here

Alumna Bears: Billy (Amy), Bug (Katie McL), Foufy (Farida), Camille Cheng & Madison Kennedy
Alumni Bears: Matt Josa, Justin Lynch, Nick Norman
2020 Baby Bear: Isabelle Stadden
2021 Baby Bear: Mckenna Stone

swan said:

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Others to watch at Winter Nationals:

Dare Rose (Class of 2020)- 400, 200 and 100 Free, 100 and 200 Fly
Gabriel Jet (Class of 2021)- 100, 200 and 400 Free, 200 Back
Jacob (Class of 2021)- 100 and 200 Breast

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5 WOMEN'S RACES TO WATCH AT SWIMMING'S 2019 U.S. OPEN


50 FREE
Then you've got a bunch of vets like Margo Geer (Pan Ams silver medalist), Madison Kennedy (Pan Ams bronze medalist), and Olivia Smoliga (one of the top ISL performers this season) combining with some 200 types swimming down to the 50 (Siobhan Haughey, Mallory Comerford) in a loaded field.

200 FREE
Then there are a bunch of depth swimmers who will probably be competing for Olympic relay spots in this race next summer: Cal grad Katie McLaughlin was a key leg of the American 4200 relay at Worlds last year, splitting 1:55.3. She didn't get to swim the event individually at Worlds, and could be in line for a huge time drop from her 1:56.4 best this week.

100 BACK
Fellow pros Amy Bilquist and Ali Deloof are also in that speedster mold. Isabelle Stadden (17) is better in the 200, where she was the Pan Ams silver medalist, but is also a rising contender here.

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