Michael Andrew: '200 IM Is One Of My Main Focuses'

Can Michael Andrew Make Worlds Champs Team?

2017 U.S. National Championships & Worlds Trials

​June 27 - July 1, 2017​
Indianapolis, Indiana
​IUPUI Natatorium
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After tying ​Jay Litherland​ in the 200m IM (2:00.48) at the 2017 arena Pro Swim Series in Santa Clara the first week of June, ​Michael Andrew ​talked about his training and preparation heading into the 2017 Phillips 66 National Championships and World Championship Trials -- including where he is mentally and physically.​

With ​Michael ​Phelps​ and ​Ryan Lochte​ out of the picture in Indianapolis, Andrew has circled the 200m IM as an event to focus on and where he believes his best opportunity lies to earn a spot on the World Championship team. At the 2016 Olympic Trials, Andrew finished sixth in the semifinals of this race (1:59.44), but scratched the finals. As noted in the interview, he will also be focusing on the 100m breaststroke -- an event he finished fourth in at Trials with a 59.82.​

​Andrew has a SC World Championship title in the 100m IM under his belt, but can the NAG Slayer step up in Indy to make his first major international team? Stay tuned.​
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