Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte Share Meme Criticizing Team USA’s Performance at Worlds
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, the two most name-brand American swimmers alive today, have both shared a picture of a tombstone with “United States Swimming” written on it.
World Aquatics Chief Says He’ll Review World Championship Age Limits After Yu’s Performance
World Aquatics executive director Brent Nowicki said this week that he plans to review the organization’s age minimum rules after the 12-year-old phenom won a medal.
Olympic Finalist Katie Shanahan Scratches 200 Back Semifinals in Singapore
Katie Shanahan, who finished 5th in the 200 back at the 2024 Olympic Games, has dropped the semifinals on Friday shortly before the start of the session.
The Baltimore Ravens Ask Michael Phelps for a Swim Lesson…And He Says Yes!
Retired swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has been a lifelong Ravens fan. Members of the team asked for his help, and he has apparently obliged.
NAIA Oakland City University Will Add Men’s, Women’s Swimming for 2026-2027
Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana is planning to add a men’s and women’s swimming program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Carson Foster a Late Scratch from Men’s 200 IM Final at 2025 World Championships
Carson Foster, the 2022 and 2024 World Championship silver medalist in the 200 IM, was a late scratch from the event on Thursday in Singapore.
Australia’s Olivia Wunsch Scratches Women’s 100 Free Semifinals With Undisclosed Illness
Wunsch, 19, was the 7th-fastest swimmer in prelims of the women’s 100 free. Her scratch pulls in Britain’s Freya Anderson.
World Aquatics Selects 3 New Hosts for “Silk Road” Swimming World Cup in 2026
An influx of foreign oil development over the last 30 years has seen a towering skyline spring up in Baku, Azerbaijan as part of the country’s image-building efforts.
“Sorry Australia”: Sam Short the Latest to Be Hit by ‘Food Poisoning’; Pulls Out of 800 Free
Sam Short is the latest medal hopeful to pull out of a race due to stomach issues. He was the 2nd seed for the men’s 800 free final.
Beijing Chosen to Host 2026 World Swimming Championships (25m)
Beijing’s famed Water Cube, which hosted swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics, will again be full of swimming in 2026 as host of the World Short Course Swimming Championships.
Men’s 50 Fly Medal Favorite Ilya Kharun Misses Qualifying for Final by .01 Seconds
An excruciating miss in the fickle men’s 50 fly semifinals will leave Ilya Kharun out of the final in the first race of a meet full of expectations.
Italian Carlos D’Ambrosio Becomes Youngest Sub-48 Freestyler in His Country’s History
Italy’s Carlos D’Ambrosio swam 47.96 leading off the country’s 400 free relay on Sunday, which crushed his own national record for 17-year-olds.
Medal Contender Erika Fairweather (NZL) Hit With Rare 400 Free Disqualification (VIDEO)
Erika Fairweather, the 5th-best performer in history in the women’s 400 free, is only the second woman ever disqualified in this event at the World Aquatics Championships.
Former NC State, James Madison University Head Coach Brooks Teal Retires from Coaching
Brooks Teal, who spent the last eight seasons of his career with the YMCA of the Triangle Area, was an accomplished collegiate head coach at both James Madison and NC State.
IU Indy’s Logan Kelly Beats Out a Horde of Hoosiers in 100 Breast at Indiana LSC Championships
IU Indy’s Logan Kelly was the best of the bunch in an LSC Final deep with collegiate swimmers last weekend in Bloomington.
