Hunter Armstrong Withdraws From SC Worlds, Michael Andrew Adds To Event Lineup
Armstrong has dropped out of the meet, while Andrew is now entered in the men’s 50 back and 100 IM after initially only entering the sprint breaststrokes.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Yuri Suguiyama
Suguiyama has led the Badgers to a strong start to the 2024-25 season, highlighted by the women setting a new relay record at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Rex Maurer
Maurer broke an American Record and had several other standout swims at the Texas Invite, having set best times across eight different events in November.
Russia Still Against Coe As IOC President, But Changes Tune Under New Leader Degtyarev
The Russians have streamlined their communication with the IOC in hopes of finding common ground and a return to international competition in 2025.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 11/29/2024
Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73.6% Don’t Believe Team Standings Matter At Midseason Invites
Will Modglin and the Longhorn men were dominant at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite, though the meet went without any team scores.
arena Swim of the Week: Julian Smith Becomes Fourth Swimmer To Go Sub-50 In Men’s 100 Breast
Smith clocked a time of 49.98, breaking Caeleb Dressel’s SEC and Florida Record of 50.03 while moving into #4 all-time in the 100 breast.
How Are First-Year Head Coaches Faring With Their New Programs?
The Arizona State Sun Devils have not missed a beat since Herbie Behm was promoted as head coach in the offseason following the departure of Bob Bowman.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Gretchen Walsh Electrifies With Fastest Swim Ever In 100 Fly
Walsh reset the NCAA, U.S. Open and American Record in a blistering time of 47.35, lowering the 47.42 mark she set last season at the NCAA Championships.
Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Thousand “Swim To Feed The Hungry” Meet Raises Record $33K
The competition raises money for Raley’s Food For Families, donating 100% of the proceeds to the organization that feeds local Sacramento families in need.
Three-Time Canadian Olympian Katerine Savard Announces Retirement
The 31-year-old Savard officially hangs up her goggles after a lengthy career that included three Olympic appearances and four short course world titles.
Swimming South Africa In Turmoil Amidst Multiple Legal Battles, World Cup Withdrawals
Swimming South Africa is facing multiple issues with water polo player withdrawals, artistic swimmers suing them and a diving parent also taking legal action.
Bulgarian Olympian Antani Ivanov Announces Retirement Amidst Suspension
Ivanov, facing a pair of suspensions that render him ineligible to race until 2026, has opted to call it a career at the age of 25.
Monmouth College Sweeps Beloit Midseason Invite
The Fighting Scots beat MWC foes Ripon, Illinois College and Beloit by scoring 838 points on the men’s side and 762 on the women’s side over two days.
Wyoming Women, Colorado Mesa Come Out On Top At CMU Invitational
Marcos Otero broke his own school record in the 200 breaststroke and then helped the Maverick men win the 400 free relay in meet-record setting fashion.
