1,115 Swimmers Have Qualified for the 2020 US Olympic Trials (FULL LIST)
Hali Flickinger continues to lead all qualifiers with 9 Olympic Trials standards out of a possible 14. Those 1,115 swimmers have a combined 2,299 cuts.
Fish Out of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast, Episode 3 – Elvis Burrows
When Elvis Burrows is on the air, the mic is always hot.
Evan Sholudko Named Women’s and Men’s Head Swimming Coach at Eastern Illinois
Evan Sholudko was set to lead the Assumption College men into its first varsity season in 2019-2020; instead, he’ll coach the men and women at D1 EIU.
Why We Shouldn’t Call Our Athletes “Cheaters” When They Get DQ’ed
This is not an argument of moral superiority, rather it’s an argument of intellectual superiority. The word “cheater” is boring.
Cody Miller Posts First Vlog Since Pan American Games Silver Medal, DQ
The video gives rare access to the ups-and-downs that come with being an elite athlete, including some behind-the-block footage.
WAC Champion, NCAA Qualifier Tazman Abramovicz Transfers to Wisconsin
Rising sophomore Tazman Abramowicz will follow his coach Landon Marzullo, who was named Wisconsin’s new head diving coach in May.
Team Banners, Individual High Point Awards for 2019 NCSA Summer Juniors
The Nation’s Capital Aquatic Club (NCAP) swept the 3 team titles on offer at last week’s NCSA Junior National Championships.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Stronger, Higher, Faster, and Protests
The global wave of populism is spilling over into sport, as athletes are using podiums to protest their nations, other nations, and each other.
USA Swimming Announces 9 Nominees for 4 Board of Director Positions
The USA Swimming Nominating Committee has unveiled a list of 9 candidates to fill 4 spots on the USA Swimming…
Polish Sprint Record Holder Kasia Wilk to Join Cali Condors of ISL
Kasia Wilk is the Polish Record holder in both the 50 and 100 meter freestyles in long course. She’ll join the Cali Condors of the ISL.
USA Swimming Disputes Pan Ams Medley Relay DQ to No Avail
American breaststroker Cody Miller was called for doing 2 dolphin kicks on the breaststroke leg of the mixed medley on Thursday, but USA Swimming disagrees.
Teagan O’Dell Breaks Missy Franklin’s 11-12 National Age Group Record in 200 IM
Teagan O’Dell from Chino Hills Aquatics has taken down one of Missy Franklin’s oldest National Age Group Records, which had stood since 2008.
Miguel de Lara Breaks Mexican Record in 200 Breast in Bronze Medal Performance
Miguel de Lara cut another half-a-second off his Mexican Record in the men’s 200 breaststroke on Thursday night in Lima.
2014 European Double Champ Velimir Stjepanovic Signs with DC Trident of the ISL
Velimir Stjepanovic (above) was the 2014 European Champion in both the 200 and 400 meter freestyles. He’ll race for the DC Trident in 2019.
2017 Pac-12 Champion Cameron Craig Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Cameron Craig hasn’t raced collegiately since the 2018 NCAA Championships, but recently entered the NCAA transfer portal.
