Liam Bell, one of only two returning 2023 'A' finalists and the fastest in the field, should hold the slight edge in the 100 breast, but it's not that simple.
Out of lane seven, Finlay Knox won the men's 200 IM final at 1:56.64, setting a new national record and Canada's first men's gold since Brent Hayden in 2007.
Leah Smith is the top seed in the women's 400 IM by over 4 seconds, but Katie Ledecky will surely challenge her for the national title on day 3 of U.S Nats.