Longhorn Women on Top of Mid-Season Mythical NCAA Swimming Championship
The Texas women were the runners-up at last year’s NCAA Championships. With new stars like Dakota Luther and Lydia Jacoby on board, they could challenge for the title this year.
Ruta Meilutyte DQ’ed For Dolphin Kicks After Finishing 2nd in 100 Breaststroke
Ruta Meilutyte, the co-World Record holder in the 100 breaststroke, was disqualified for dolphin kicks off her start on Thursday in Melbourne.
Julie Jensen Breaks Danish Record to Qualify 1st From 50 Back Prelims
Julie Jensen, part of a small three-swimmer Danish squad at this week’s World Championships, gave the country a breakthrough with the #1 seed in the women’s 50 back.
16-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long Will Make Racing Return at Para-Nationals
29-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long will return to racing this weekend in Charlotte after taking her first break in 20 years.
Team USA Men Struggle Again on Wednesday Morning; Can Ryan Murphy Save the Day?
The American men had just one male swimmer qualify out of prelims in an individual event on Wednesday, but captain Ryan Murphy has a chance to drag them out of a slump in finals.
Australia Leaves Medal-Worthy Relay on the Bench, Misses Finals of Mixed 200 Medley
Australia has only made the final of the mixed 200 medley relay once in the six World Short Course Championships where it has been on offer. Emma McKeon, one of the best swimmers at this meet, won’t get a shot at a medal in finals.
Is a Michael Phelps Movie Coming?
The inclusion of a Michael Phelps film on an exclusive industry list indicates that a film about his life might be in the works.
East is Beast, But West is Best at US Winter Juniors
U.S. Olympian Bella Sims won 7 titles in the combined mythical US Winter Junior National Championship meet, carrying the West to an overall territorial title.
German Olympic Committee Approves Start of 2034, 2036 Olympic Bid Exploration
The Olympiapark in Munich, Germany was constructed for the 1972 Summer Olympics and included the aquatic center. Germany is considering a bid for 2036.
Kaylee McKeown Shaves a Tenth Off Her Australian Record in the 200 IM
Kaylee McKeown broke her own Australian Record in the 200 IM on Tuesday to become the country’s first short course IM medalist since 2006.
Teong Tzen Wei Breaks Singapore Record in Prelims of the Men’s 50 Fly in Melbourne
25-year old Singaporean swimmer Teong Tzen Wei broke the Singaporean and Asian Records in the 50 fly in prelims at the World Championships.
World Aquatics Expects US Streaming Issues for SC Worlds to Be Fixed for Finals
The livestream for the 2022 World Swimming Championships in short course meters wasn’t working during the first prelims session in the U.S.
World Record Watch at the 2022 Short Course World Swimming Championships
Maggie MacNeil broke a surprise World Record in the 50 back at the 2021 World Short Course Championships. Can she break it again in 2022?
Team USA Names 4 Captains for 2022 Short Course World Championships
Ryan Murphy has been named a Team USA captain for the 3rd time in 18 months: he held the position at the Olympics and the 2022 World Championships.
Kutztown University Reinstates Men’s Swimming After 15 Year Hiatus
Kutztown University will bring back men’s swimming in 2024-2025, with an initial roster cap of 12. The women’s roster will increase from 15 to 20 student athletes.
