In the women’s race, Regan Smith and Walsh will once again fight for first and on the men’s side, Korstanje, Coleman Stewart, and Luca Urlando will battle for the win with sub-:52’s.
In the 400m I.M.’s, both Finke and Leah Smith should have a nice buffer being out in front, but the 100m butterfly races offer no space. The meet picks up the pace on day three with five events. National Teamer Curtiss finished sixth at last summer’s Olympic Trials with a 22.12, and is hoping to improve on his personal best of 21.81 he swam in January of this year. In the men’s 50m freestyle splash, top finishers should touch in sub-:22’s, and could be led by David Curtiss, Bruno Fratus and Nyls Korstanje. Leah Smith, a phenomenal freestyler can bring it home, but it’s Walsh, who won the silver medal in this event at the Tokyo Games who looks the most promising to take the win. Look to both Baker and Regan Smith to surge ahead in the backstroke. Top seeds include Olympians Alex Walsh, Kathleen Baker, Regan Smith and Leah Smith. The men’s side could get more dicey - top swimmers Dant, Trey Freeman, Alfonso Mestre and James Place will all be gunning for a victory over Finke in what could be a very tight race. In the 400m freestyle, Ledecky will again lead this distance race but her Olympic teammate Paige Madden will be trying to stay with her.
Day one victories could set a good pace for Ledecky and Finke, who will have a busy distance week here.ĭay two picks up with the 400m freestyle, 200m I.M. On the men’s side, famous back-halfer Bobby Finke comes in as top seed with Ross Dant in tow. The legendary talents of Katie Ledecky will most likely lead her pack, followed by Olympian Leah Smith. This long course meters meet is part of the USA Swimming Championship Series, where swimming’s biggest stars will continue to shine.ĭay one eases into the race week with only event, the 800-meter freestyle timed finals. Opening day is December 1 and the competition goes to December 4, at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. After much anticipation, the 2021 Toyota U.S.
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