Isabella Chavez-Varela Wins 100 Fly to Complete a Medals Set at Justin Futures
After winning silver and bronze medals earlier in the meet, Isabella Chavez-Varela picked up a complete set of medals on Friday with a girls’ 100 fly win.
Olympic Gold Medalist Gretchen Walsh Named to UVA’s Nominating Committee for New President
Gretchen Walsh is part of the 28-member committee that will guide the nomination and selection process for the university’s 10th president.
Ayden Tan Breaks 2 More National Age Group Records: 50 Fly and 200 IM
Tan broke two more National Age Group Records last weekend, including one that was previously held by a 2024 U.S. Olympian,
23-Year-Old Madisson Cobb, Former Provincial-Level Canadian Swimmer, Killed by Ex-Boyfriend
A former Provincial-level swimmer in Canada was shot and killed last week week, with police investigating her ex-boyfriend for the…
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Olympic Sports, Restrict Some NIL Deals
The latest executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump would require most large athletics departments to maintain or increase scholarships for Olympic sports; it also limits pay-for-play deals. (Photo above from a different EO signing this week).
15-Year-Old Juli Cavalcanti Wins Justin Futures Title in 400 IM
While youth dominated day 2 on the girls’ side in Texas, the boys’ races were won mostly by collegiate swimmers on Thursday.
16-Year-Old Micah Tennison Hits His First Summer Champs Cut at Justin Sectionals
Micah Tennison from Swim Streamline in Houston, was already an LSC Champion in the 200 free. He made the next step on Wednesday by winning a Futures title.
Max Goettsch from FMC Aquatic in Illinois Drops a Big 200 Free at Madison Futures Meet
With Max Goettsch’s swim, three of the five best American juniors in the 200 meter free this season are committed to Cal for the fall.
How to Update Your SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Entries in Light of Recent News Developments
If Leon Marchand’s event choices have left your pick ’em brackets in a lurch, you can still edit your choices before the meet begins!
Team USA Hit by Food Poisoning as They Prepare to Travel to Singapore
The U.S. pool swimming team has been struck by gastrointestinal problems at their training camp in Phuket, Thailand, sources tell SwimSwam.
4-Time Olympic Medalist Siobhan Haughey Withdraws from Worlds With a Back Injury
Hong Kong’s most-accomplished swimmer Siobhan Haughey has withdrawn from the upcoming World Championships, where she had a pair of top three seeds.
Detective Killed in LA County Explosion a Cherished Part of San Dimas Aquatics Community
Victor Lemus was one of three LA County Sherriff’s Department detectives killed in an explosion at a training site last week.
America’s 2 Fastest Male 100 Backstrokers This Season Swam at the World University Games
Will Modglin is America’s best 100 backstroker so far this season, but he won’t swim for the U.S. at the World Championships next week in Singapore.
2025 World Champs Preview: Sjostrom’s Pregnancy Leaves Opportunity in the Women’s 50 Free
American Gretchen Walsh is the top seed in the women’s 50 free, but she didn’t make the podium at last year’s Olympic Games.
Magdeburg, Germany Is the Center of the Open Water Swimming Universe (Medals Table)
Florian Wellbrock won his 4th open water gold medal on Sunday, winning the most possible open water medals at this year’s World Championships.
