2019 Swammy Awards: Heart of a Champion Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen
Daniel Swensen was an Atlantic-10 Conference A-finalist as a senior, but his contributions to humanity go far beyond his efforts in the pool.
Sammy Busch Given One Year Show-Cause Order, Cleared to Return to NCAA Coaching
Former TCU head coach Sammy Busch has been cleared by the NCAA to return to collegiate coaching in a decision announced last week.
2019 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach of the Year Dean Boxall
It was a year of challenges for Dean Boxall (above, left), but his squad, including Ariarne Titmus (above, right) persevered for great success in 2019.
Becca Meyers Named 2019 Trischa L. Zorn Award Winner
Among her accomplishments in 2019, Meyers broke a World Record that was previously held by the award’s namesake: Trischa L. Zorn.
USA Swimming Announces New $5 Million Keeping Athletes First Action Plan
USA Swimming will reinvest $5 million from the sale of USSIC into enhancing the organization’s SafeSport programs, including new education and certification programs.
2019 Swammy Awards: Female NCAA Swimmer of the Year Beata Nelson
In a season with a lot of highlight performances from collegiate women, Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson stood out above an impressive field of nominees.
2019 Swammy Awards: CAC Male Swimmer of the Year Ricardo Vargas
Ricardo Vargas won 3 bronze medals as part of a historic Mexican haul in swimming at the 2019 Pan American Games this summer.
Fish Out of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast, Episode 6: ISL Debrief
Energy Standard were crowned the first-ever champions of the International Swimming League this weekend in Las Vegas. Torrey and John break it down.
2019 Swammy Awards: CAC Athlete of the Year Alia Atkinson, Jamaica
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson has won 5 out of the 6 Swammy Awards for the Central American & Caribbean region as she continues to carry the torch for middle America.
4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Roland Matthes Dies at 69
Roland Matthes swept the 100 and 200 backstroke for East Germany at both the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.
Sarah Sjostrom Wins Season MVP, $50,000 Bonus Prize, in 2019 ISL Finale
Sarah Sjostrom clinched the Season MVP, and gave her team a shot at the overall title, on Saturday in the women’s 50 free skins event.
Daiya Seto Swims 4th-Best 200 SCM IM in History in Las Vegas
Daiya Seto broke the U.S. Open Record and had the 4th-fastest time in the history of the 200 IM on Saturday at the ISL Grand Finale.
Adam Peaty Breaks British, U.S. Open Records in 100 Breaststroke
Adam Peaty shaved .02 seconds off his old British Record in the 100 breaststroke in short course meters on Saturday at the ISL Grand Finale.
Entry Lists for Day 2 of International Swimming League Grand Finale Revealed
After handling the 400 free – 200 IM double in his team’s first 2 meets, Seliskar won’t swim the 200 IM for the 2nd-straight ISL event.
ISL Season MVP Update after Day 1 at Las Vegas Championship Meet
Thanks to an extra swim on day 1, Caeleb Dressel is making a serious chase at Sarah Sjostrom and the season MVP title in Las Vegas.
