2018 Swammy Awards

Penn State Dominates Liberty Tri-Meet Featuring Rarely Contested Events

Penn State won nearly every event at a Liberty University meet that featured events such as the 25 free, 100 IM, and 50s of the strokes.

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Bella Sims 200 Free Me All-Time #4 Par Pahochi

Olympic Trials ke 200 free semis mei three young swimmers ne all-time age group ranks par move kiya, jisme Bella Sims ne 1:58.00 ki timing ke saath led kiya.

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Minnesota HS Class A Record-Holder Grace Hanson Chooses Mizzou for 2022

In total, Hanson has won 11 Minnesota HS Class A titles between her individual and relay performances. She holds records in the 50 free

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Joan Lluís Pons, mejor nadador español en 2018 para los Swammy Awards

Joan Lluís Pons se lleva el Swammy al mejor nadador español de 2018 gracias a su medalla en el europeo de Glasgow. Hugo González y César Castro, menciones de honor.

Watching Swimming: What Makes a Race Good?

Last Friday, SwimSwam published our Swammy Awards Top 10 Swims of the Year. The number one race was the men’s medley relay at the Asian Games.

SwimSwam’s Official 2018 Swammy Award Index

This month, we’re recounting the top performers and performances of the year 2018. Keep track of all of our Swammy Award winners here, with links out to full Swammy Award stories and honorable mentions.

2018 Swammy Awards: Top 10 Swims of the Year

As we wrap up our 2018 Swammy Awards, it’s time to look back at the top 10 swims of 2018.

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2018 Swammy Awards: World Male Swimmer of the Year Kliment Kolesnikov

It was a true firework of a year for Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov, who wraps up Swammy Awards season with not only the World Junior Swimmer of the Year and European Swimmer of the Year awards, but the overall World Male Swimmer of the Year honor as well.

2018 Swammy Awards: World Female Swimmer of the Year Katie Ledecky

Often a victim of sky-high expectations set by her historic track record, Ledecky had arguably her quietest year since bursting onto the international scene in 2012, and she’s still the world’s top female swimmer.

2018 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year – 17-18

From the pool to open water, Erica Sullivan had a stellar season in the 17-18 age group.

2018 Swammy Awards: Energy Standard, Europe’s Coaches Of The Year

Meet our 2018 Swammy Award winners for Europe’s Coaches of the Year.

2018 Swammy Awards: National Development Award – Italy

Not only did Italy break a lot of National Records in 2018, but Italian swimmers posted times to put the rest of the world on watch. Who’s ready for some great showdowns in 2019?

2018 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 15-16

Regan Smith and Gianluca Urlando (pictured) top our list of 15-16s for 2018.

2018 Swammy Awards: Ben Titley, Canadian Coach of The Year

 “Coach Ben is just so amazing and got me to where I am. I’m so grateful for him,” says Taylor Ruck of our 2018 Swammy Award winner for Canadian Coach of the Year, Ben Titley.

Jessica Vall: premio Swammy a la mejor nadadora española de 2018

Jessica Vall se lleva el premio Swammy a la mejor nadadora española 2018 después de un gran año. Lidón Muñoz, Marina García y Catalina Corró también destacan y se llevan las menciones de honor.