U.S. Nationals — Day 3 Wrap: American‑Record Fireworks, 400 IM Drama & What’s Still on Deck
By Swimming World Staff | June 5, 2025 — Indianapolis
Records tumbled and roster spots disappeared in a hurry on a sizzling Thursday night at the Indiana University Natatorium. From Katharine Berkoff’s American mark in the 50 back to Bobby Finke’s lifetime‑best 400 IM, Day 3 reshaped Team USA’s medal outlook for the 2025 World Championships in Singapore and set the stage for a loaded weekend finale.
Day‑3 Highlights
| Event | Winner (Time) | Runner‑Up (Time) | Team USA Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s 50 Back | Katharine Berkoff 26.97 — American & U.S. Open Records | Regan Smith 27.20 | Katharine Berkoff, Regan Smith |
| Women’s 100 Fly | Gretchen Walsh 54.76 — No. 2 U.S. all‑time | Torri Huske 56.61 | Gretchen Walsh, Torri Huske |
| Men’s 100 Fly | Shaine Casas 50.51 | Thomas Heilman 50.70 — NAG | Shaine Casas, Thomas Heilman |
| Women’s 50 Breast | Lilly King 29.88 | Emma Weber / McKenzie Siroky 30.43 (tie) | Lilly King (second spot TBD) |
| Men’s 50 Back | Quintin McCarty 24.34 PB | Shaine Casas 24.44 | Quintin McCarty, Shaine Casas |
| Women’s 400 IM | Emma Weyant 4:34.81 | Katie Grimes 4:37.22 | Emma Weyant, Katie Grimes |
| Men’s 400 IM | Bobby Finke 4:07.46 | Carson Foster 4:07.92 | Bobby Finke, Carson Foster |
* Official Omega times pending.
Team USA Roster Through Three Days
Women (14 qualified)
Katie Ledecky — 800 free, 200 free
Claire Weinstein — 800 free, 200 free
Torri Huske — 100 free, 100 fly
Gretchen Walsh — 100 free, 50 fly, 100 fly
Claire Curzan — 200 back
Katharine Berkoff — 50 back
Lilly King — 50 breast
Emma Weyant — 400 IM
Caroline Bricker — 200 fly
Regan Smith — 50 back, 200 fly
Relay‑pool: Simone Manuel, Erin Gemmell, Anna Peplowski (pending confirmation)
Men (16 qualified)
Jack Alexy — 100 free
Patrick Sammon — 100 free
Chris Guiliano — 100 free
Destin Lasco — 100 free
Luca Urlando — 200 fly
Shaine Casas — 100 fly, 50 back
Thomas Heilman — 100 fly
Quintin McCarty — 50 back
Bobby Finke — 1500 free, 400 IM
Carson Foster — 200 fly, 400 IM
Dare Rose — 50 fly
Luke Hobson — 200 free
Gabriel Jett — 200 free
Rex Maurer — relay pool
Henry McFadden — relay pool
Luke Ellis — 1500 free
Roster totals will adjust as Friday and Saturday finals conclude.
Where to Watch — Free & On Demand
For more details, see USA Nationals full schedule here
| Session Type | USA Swimming Network | Peacock | Replay Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims (10 a.m. ET) | Live | — | Yes |
| Distance Session (Sat 3:30 p.m. ET) | Live | — | Yes |
| Finals (7 p.m. ET) | Live | Live | Yes |
| “The Cooldown” Recap Show | Yes | — | Yes |
| Race Clips & Highlights | Yes | — | Yes |
