Shouts From The Stands: Going Into the Gumbo – Cleaning Up Rank River Before Olympics
“I don’t know about you but I can’t stomach the idea of the open water swim race and triathlon swim leg being cancelled because the water is too disgusting.”
Shouts From The Stands: The Toughest American Anywhere – Distance Swimmer Bobby Finke
Time and time again, Finke has shown immense grit late in his distance freestyle events, usually resulting in him coming away with the victory.
What You Need to Know About E. Coli in the Seine River
I’ve gotten a lot of questions in and out of the office recently about E. coli and the current state of the open water swim venue in Paris.
The Next Miss America Beyond Caitlin Clark: Kate Douglass
Douglass’ performances at the U.S. Olympic Trials put her front and center of all American athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.
Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team
After the 2012 Olympic team made a memorable video on their way to London, what can the squad heading to Paris do as a follow up?
My Five Favorite Moments of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
Carson Foster qualified for his first Olympic team in Indianapolis, but spent time talking about his brother Jake, who retired after the Trials.
Versatility Reigns Supreme For The 2024 U.S. Women’s Olympic Swim Team
Katie Grimes is one of five female swimmers who qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in multiple disciplines.
Shaine Casas And Finally Breaking Through To Make The U.S. Olympic Team
Casas was a close 3rd in the 100 back at the 2021 Trials, but made good on his opportunity this year by making the Olympic team in the men’s 200 IM.
Little Flower Power: Two Olympians From The Same Grade School – Again
Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland holds the unique distinction of producing two Olympic swimmers: Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon.
Katie Ledecky Is A Better Athlete Than Me
After years of denial, Charles Hartley finally concedes that Ledecky is the best athlete to come out of Little Flower School in Bethesda, Maryland, not him.
Unbeatable Theatre: U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Start Now
It all begins, the most inspiring, exciting and pressure-packed event in all of sports: the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
“Just Add Water”: Reviewing Katie Ledecky’s Autobiography
An inside look into Ledecky’s recently published autobiography that covers her swimming career, family and everything in between.
Shouts From The Stands: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy
It’s natural to compare how your swimmer progresses relative to their peers, but it’s best just to focus on personal improvement with so many factors at play.
Dear Swimming: A Swim Mom’s Message To The Sport As Her Daughter Graduates
A swim mom shares her perspective on how swimming has helped shape her daughter as she graduates high school and heads to college.
Shouts From The Stands: Is The Ban On Kneeskins For 12-and-Under Girls Unfair?
In 2020, USA Swimming banned certain technical suits for 12-and-unders. An age grouper gives her take on why it may stop girls from staying in the sport.
