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Final US Olympic Swimming Trials Ratings Show 26% Increase Over 2021

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials averaged 3.4 million viewers in prime time on NBC and Peacock last week, a 26% increase from 2021.

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Anti-Doping

Michael Phelps, Allison Schmitt Slam WADA At U.S. Congressional Hearing

Phelps urged Congress to implement change to the World Anti-Doping Agency, accusing it of having “deeply rooted systemic problems.”

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Reaction Time Analysis

We all see the fastest reaction times in each heat following the start of every race—but do these split-second stats have any real effect on the outcome?

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Beyond the Lane Lines

Letter To Kamilia: Katinka Hosszu’s Path Aiming For Her 6th OG, From Her Perspective

This article originally appeared in the SwimSwam Magazine. At that time Katinka Hosszu was looking for qualifying for her 6th Olympic Games

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Katie Grimes FULL 2024 US Olympic Trials Mixed Zone Interview

Katie Grimes spoke with the media the morning after taking on a 400 IM/200 Free double in Indianapolis.

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Powerlist

Final US Olympic Swimming Trials Ratings Show 26% Increase Over 2021

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials averaged 3.4 million viewers in prime time on NBC and Peacock last week, a 26% increase from 2021.

Michael Phelps, Allison Schmitt Slam WADA At U.S. Congressional Hearing

Phelps urged Congress to implement change to the World Anti-Doping Agency, accusing it of having “deeply rooted systemic problems.”

2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Reaction Time Analysis

We all see the fastest reaction times in each heat following the start of every race—but do these split-second stats have any real effect on the outcome?

Letter To Kamilia: Katinka Hosszu’s Path Aiming For Her 6th OG, From Her Perspective

This article originally appeared in the SwimSwam Magazine. At that time Katinka Hosszu was looking for qualifying for her 6th Olympic Games

Katie Grimes FULL 2024 US Olympic Trials Mixed Zone Interview

Katie Grimes spoke with the media the morning after taking on a 400 IM/200 Free double in Indianapolis.

Swimmers And Storylines To Watch At the 2024 U.S. Para Swimming Trials

Jessica Long is aiming to punch her ticket to her sixth Paralympic Games at this week’s U.S. Para Swimming Trials in Minneapolis, MN

TopTenTweets: Regan Smith Called Her Shot in the 100 Back

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials was one of the biggest meets on the calendar this year so it’s no wonder it brought out the best of swimming social media.

USA Swimming Named In Lawsuit Accusing Coach Joe Bernal of Sexual Abuse

Bernal, who died in 2022, was given a lifetime ban by USA Swimming in 2016 for the abuse of an unnamed athlete, who filed the lawsuit on June 14.

Notre Dame Launching External Review of “Culture” Issues In Men’s Swim & Dive Program

The law firm Ropes & Gray LLP will conduct the review, which is expected to be finished around the end of August.

Gretchen Walsh’s Instagram Following Jumped by 68% During US Olympic Trials

Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh’s marketing stock is through the roof after setting a World Record and qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The 2024 Olympic Preview SwimSwam Magazine With The Walsh Sisters Cover Is Ready To Ship

At 196 pages SwimSwam’s Olympic Preview is the biggest magazine in the world covering competitive swimming. This is an issue you will want to keep for years.

SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Regan Smith was one of the top performers of the U.S. Olympic Trials, setting a new world record in the 100 back and winning two more events decisively.

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