After the Fukuoka World Championship, Toyota US Open is on the list of Katie Ledecky and other swimmers. This year Toyota US Open will run from November 29 to December 2, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The swimming championship has garnered a different hue, as it is the last swimming championship in this calendar. So, eventually, many participating swimmers would want to showcase stellar performances before the Olympic trials.?
Watch What’s Trending Now!
For Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, or Kate Douglass, this championship will set a perfect platform to test their ability yet again. So let’s have a look at Ledecky and Dressel‘s fixture in the Toyota US Open this year.
Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel will appear in the championship?
Katie Ledecky might remember her last year’s performance in the 400m freestyle at the same event. That time, a 16-year-old Summer McIntosh gave her a tight battle, finishing in just a fraction of a second behind her. However, it was Ariarne Titmus who grabbed the race. However, in Fukuoka, both Katie and Summer used the platform to give some memorable performances. Summer clinched the top position in the 200m butterfly and 400m IM. Katie repeated her magic run in 800m freestyle and 1500m freestyle.?
Getty
FUKUOKA, JAPAN – JULY 25: Katie Ledecky of Team United States looks on after competing in the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Final on day three of the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A on July 25, 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
However, both Katie and Summer will lock horns this time again in the 400m freestyle. Both might try to register their names in the 4:00 category. Ariarne Titmus’ consistent performance would be another factor to be looked into for Katie. The Olympic champion will have to face Siobhan Haughey’s challenge in the 200m freestyle. Her fans would want her to repeat her Fukuoka performance in the US Open as well.
In Greensboro, Caeleb Dressel will appear in the men’s 50m and 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly. The US Open might be a test of the former Olympic champion’s fitness, as in the past it has affected him.
Getty
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31:
Caeleb Dressel of Team United States competes in the Men’s 50m Freestyle Semifinal 2 at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)
The seven-time Olympic champion would want to forget this year’s performance as he failed to qualify for the Fukuoka meet. The same happened with him in Budapest last year, where he left the meet abruptly. However, his university coach, Anthony Nesty, still has been counting on him. So, Greensboro might be a perfect occasion for him to prove his mettle again. However, this year there won’t be Jack Alexy to challenge him in the 100m freestyle. But Caeleb would definitely keep a look at the reigning world champion, Kyle Chalmers’ stellar performances before the Olympics.
Where to watch??
On November 29 and 30, Katie Ledecky will take part in her events, as the long swimming competitions are scheduled on those days. On December 1 and 2 also, she will appear in 200m freestyle and other events. For Caeleb Dressel, matches are set on November 30, December 1 and 2.
Read more: PHOTOS: Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Kate Douglass, and More Doll Up for Golden Goggle Awards 2023
Peacock TV will broadcast every event. At 6pm ET each of those nights, the finals will take place. However, some matches will be available on USASwimming.org.
Watch this story: Olympic Legends Simone Biles, Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky Hangout With Gold Medals Around Their Neck
