Get ready to dive into the electrifying results of the 2025 Toyota U.S. Open Championships! USA Swimming brought the heat to Austin, Texas, from December 3rd to 6th, and the competition was fierce. Let's break down the highlights, shall we? You can find all the juicy details, including live streams and meet information, right here.
Day 2: Thursday, December 4, 2025
The second day of the championships was packed with thrilling races.
Women's 50m Backstroke: Katharine Berkoff took the gold with a time of 27.28. Regan Smith followed closely at 27.52, and Ingrid Wilm (CAN) rounded out the top three at 27.87. Berkoff shared her thoughts, saying, "I didn't know what to expect but I feel really good in the water though, so I was really happy with my 50 back." She also highlighted her training adjustments, focusing on her underwaters and incorporating more sprint freestyle. But here's where it gets interesting: Could this shift in training be a game-changer for Berkoff?
Men's 50m Backstroke: Shaine Casas dominated with a time of 24.53, followed by Henry Elmore Allan (AUS) at 24.65 and Hubert Kos (HUN) at 24.74. Casas admitted he was aiming for a faster time, but he's staying focused on his process.
Women's 400m Freestyle: Summer McIntosh (CAN) set a new U.S. Open Record with an outstanding time of 3:55.37. Anna Peplowski came in second at 4:10.55, and Emma Weyant secured third place at 4:11.25.
Men's 400m Freestyle: Leon Marchand (FRA) clinched the Championship Record with a remarkable 3:44.70. Luka Mijatovic followed at 3:45.30, and Carson Foster finished with 3:45.73.
Women's 200m Individual Medley: Kate Douglass claimed victory with 2:07.85, setting a Championship record! Alex Walsh secured second place at 2:09.18, and Mary-Sophie Harvey (CAN) finished at 2:09.19.
Men's 200m Individual Medley: Hubert Kos (HUN) also set a Championship Record with 1:55.50. Baylor Nelson came in second at 1:58.36, and Finlay Knox (CAN) finished at 1:58.74.
Women's 50m Breaststroke: Mona McSharry (IRL) took the gold with 30.48. Skyler Smith came in second at 30.59, and MacKenzie Lung finished at 30.73.
Men's 50m Breaststroke: Michael Houlie (RSA) won with 26.72. Van Mathias secured second place at 26.94, and Campbell McKean finished at 27.10.
Women's 50m Freestyle: Kate Douglass achieved another victory with 24.20. Simone Manuel followed at 24.42, and Gretchen Walsh finished at 24.57. Douglass shared her surprise and satisfaction with her double win.
Men's 50m Freestyle: Chris Guiliano set a Championship record with 21.57. Andrej Barna (SRB) came in second at 21.62, and Matt King finished at 21.74. Guiliano was thrilled to get back to his best time and shared his experience training at altitude. And this is the part most people miss: Training at altitude can significantly impact performance.
Day 1: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The first day set the stage for an exciting competition.
Women's 1500m Freestyle: Mila Nikanorov took the top spot with 16:19.80. Leticia Fassina Romao (BRA) followed at 16:25.92, and Emma Finlin (CAN) finished at 16:37.59. Nikanorov shared her joy, attributing her success to a good training block and focusing on enjoying the race.
Men's 1500m Freestyle: Ilia Sibirtsev (UZB) won with 15:05.51. Bobby Finke followed at 15:09.21, and Ivan Puskovitch finished at 15:10.91.
What do you think? Were you surprised by any of these results? Do you think training adjustments like Berkoff's can make a big difference? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget, the competition continues through Saturday, so stay tuned for more updates! Prelims begin at 10 a.m. ET, and finals start at 7 p.m. ET.
