Romano Scorches 200 Back, Weitzeil Almost Goes Sub-47 to Close American Short Course Champs
Megan Romano (middle) swam an impressive 200 backstroke to open up the final competitive session of the 2015 American Short Course Championships.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Vyatchanin’s citizenship search comes to a close
Arkady Vyatchanin made his 2015 Pro Swim Series debut in Orlando over the weekend, and the former Russian Olympian checked in with SwimSwam for an update on his citizenship search.
All American – Darian Townsend earns USA Citizenship, Will Compete at U.S. Nationals
Three-time South African Olympian Darian Townsend is now an American citizen, sending shockwaves through the American lineup. Darian Townsend is one…
Vyatchanin will not miss World Championships, will have a country to represent by 2015 (Video Interview)
The country-less former Russian international has become one of the top three stories in the world as he decides what nation he will respresent for 2015 FINA World Championships and the 2016 Olympic Games.
Race Video: Michael Andrew 13-14 100m Back NAG Record, 56.83
In Plantation, Florida, Michael Andrew lowered yet another 13-14 National Age Group record. The 14-year-old Andrew went 56.83 in the 100 back to re-break the NAG he set just over a month ago in Orlando.
Dax Hill Wins Huge Battle with Townsend; Nearly Gets Lifetime Best in 200 Free at OKC Elite
Dax Hill of SwimMAC Carolina had his best session as a pro on Friday night in Oklahoma City.
Winter Nationals wraps up with stellar American record for Ledecky, relay wins for Cal
Katie Ledecky tore the old American record to pieces in the 1650, going an insane 15:15.17 to open up the night.
Pelton tops Franklin, Adrian leads loaded 100 free field at Day 3 prelims of Winter Nationals
Teammates Liz Pelton and Missy Franklin will go head-to-head tonight in the 200 back final.
Winter Nationals: Multiple American records for Thoman on day 2, Franklin beats Ledecky in 200
Missy Franklin won twice for California, including an intense showdown with fellow Olympian Katie Ledecky in the 200 free.
Ledecky Tops Missy in 200 Free; Missy Tops Bootsma in 100 Back in Day 2 Prelims at Winter Nationals
Cindy Tran and the Cal medley relays were off to a very good start on Friday morning, taking the top two spots in the 200 medley relay.
Championship Records, Nearly American Records, Fall on Day 1 of U.S. Winter Nationals
Among the night 1 swims will be Katie Ledecky chasing an American Record in the 500 free.
Coughlin, Schneider Take Top Seeds in 50 Free in Day 1 Prelims
The wildly-decorated Natalie Coughlin swam the second-best time of her career in the 50 free on Thursday morning.
2 More Masters World Records for Townsend: Checking in with Darian
Darian Townsend has been on a quest this fall setting 7 FINA masters world records over the past month. Last…
Romano, Dwyer top money-earners on Arena Grand Prix circuit after Minneapolis
Megan Romano leads all money-earners after one stop of the Arena Grand Prix circuit, taking in a neat $2000 for four wins in Minneapolis. The top earner on the men’s side is Conor Dwyer, who picked up $1600 for two wins and two second places.
New York Athletic Club Making Waves in Olympic Swimming
Tyler McGill of the NYAC famously kisses his wife after making the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.
