Maya DiRado

Where do the American Records Fit in Swimming History?

Van Mathias’ new American Record in the 50 breast at the Bergen Swim Festival (26.39) only makes him the 8th fastest performer ever in the event.

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2026 W. NCAA Previews: For Whom the Bell(a?) Tolls – Sims and Two Cardinals Set to Clash in 4 IM

Bella Sims seeks to add a 400 IM NCAA title to her collection, but defending champion, Stanford’s Caroline Bricker and her teammate Lucy Bell pose big threats.

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Olympian Andrew Seliskar Wins Tie-Breaking Vote for USA Swimming BOD Position

2021 U.S. Olympian and NCAA Champion Andrew Seliskar will serve a four-year term on the USA Swimming Board of Directors.

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Four New Members Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

Jack Bauerle was elected to take over as one of four new members of the USA Swimming Board of Directors with no incumbents keeping their seats.

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Leah Shackley 2:05.99 Nei 200 Dorso: Sesta Americana All-Time Quarta Al Mondo

L’americana abbassa per la seconda volta il primato dei World University Games e si inserisce nella top 6 USA di sempre nei 200 dorso.

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Leah Shackley Breaks Own WUGs Record With 2:05.99 200 Backstroke, T-#6 American All-Time

Shackley is now tied with Maya DiRado as the 6th fastest American all-time. She has dropped over two seconds in the race this season alone.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Preview: Youth Looks to Upend Weyant and Grimes atop the 400 IM

Two-time Olympic Medalist, Emma Weyant will look to return to the Worlds for the first time since 2022 but will have to overcome a field ladened with youth.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 40.6% Pick Rio Olympic Success As Hosszu’s Biggest Achievement

Hosszu’s career at the top of the sport spanned two decades, but her defining moment came over the course of one week in August 2016 at the Rio Olympics.

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Olimpiadi Di Parigi 2024: Analisi E Risultati Live Batterie Day 7

Iniziano le batterie del settimo giorno di gare a Parigi. Negli 800 stile libero Simona Quadarella alla ricerca della finale olimpica.

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The Pac-12 Conference Look-Back: Women’s Record Books (Part 1)

Since 1980, Stanford women have won an astonishing 14 Olympic gold medals in swimming, twice-as-many as any other Pac-12 school in that time.

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Elaydi, Gillis-Pade Break Decade-Old Pacific LSC Records at Spring Age Group Champs

Only Ethan Dang (1:58.04) and Reece Whitley (1:55.52) have been faster than Shareef Elaydi (1:58.81) in the U.S. boys 13-14 NAG rankings.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50.4% Pick Sjostrom As Most Likely To Reclaim Olympic Gold Over King

Readers believe Sarah Sjostrom has a better chance of reclaiming gold in the 100 fly than Lilly King does in the 100 breast.

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USA Swimming’s Board of Directors Set to Hold Election for Next Vice Chair/Chair-Elect

The next Vice Chair of USA Swimming’s Board of Directors elected Saturday will then replace Chris Brearton as Board Chair from 2025-29. 

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Leah Hayes Nuovo Record Dei Mondiali Giovanili Nei 400 Misti Con PB

Leah Hayes ha conquistato la medaglia d’oro e un nuovo record della manifestazione nei 400 Misti femminili con un significativo personale

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Leah Hayes Hits 4:36 400 IM For World Juniors Championship Record, #6 In 17-18 Age Group

Hayes held off Canadian Ella Jansen to win gold as she moves up to #6 in the girls’ 17-18 age group while lowering the CR set by Mio Narita last year.

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