Turkey’s Kuzey Tuncelli Obliterates World Junior Record With 14:41.89 1500 Free
The 16-year-old Tuncelli dropped more than 12 seconds from his PB and broke the World Junior Record by over four seconds in a stunning 14:41.89.
2024 Olympic Digest: Tourists Avoiding Paris, Big Viewership For US Track & Gymnastic Trials
Simone Biles helped draw 8.2 million viewers on NBC during the closing stages of the all-around competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials.
How Will Texas Fare In The SEC? Analyzing Simulated 2024 Results
Texas used to be able to cruise to conference titles with ease in the Big 12, but that won’t be the case anymore as they are now official members of the SEC.
World Aquatics Confirms U.S. Federal Investigation Into Chinese Doping Tests
Defending Olympic champion Wang Shun was one of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in the months leading up to Tokyo in 2021.
SMU Women Announce Addition of Nine Swimmers After Numerous Departures In April
The Mustangs had a mass exodus of cuts and transfers after the 2023-24 season, but have reloaded with four recruits and five transfers for the coming year.
Goal Times: Revisiting Gold, Podium & Final Time Cut-Offs In Tokyo
Caeleb Dressel was one of two swimmers to break an individual world record in a final at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Breaking Down The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team By NCAA Ties
Former NCAA stars Caeleb Dressel (Florida) and Ryan Murphy (Cal) are joined by current members of their respective alma maters on the U.S. Olympic team.
Flavor Flav Signs Five-Year Contract To Become Official Hype Man of USA Water Polo
The deal “marks a unique fusion of music, entertainment, and sports, aiming to elevate the visibility and excitement” of water polo in the United States.
Former British Coach Michael Drew Receives Another Prison Sentece For Sexual Abuse
Drew, 78, originally received a six-year sentence in 2001 after five boys came forward and alleged he sexually abused them between 1969 and 1991.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb
Plumb put Carmel swimmers Alex Shackell (pictured) and Aaron Shackell on the U.S. Olympic team, earning him a spot on the American coaching staff in Paris.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Chris Guiliano
Guiliano was the lone male swimmer to qualify for three individual events at the U.S. Olympic Trials, doing so surprisingly in two of them.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 6/28/2024
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: Walsh’s World Record, Men’s 100 Free Final Biggest U.S. Trials Highlights
Gretchen Walsh’s world record in the 100 fly was clearly SwimSwam reader’s favorite moment of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
arena Swim of the Week: Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Drops Big For 14:48 1500 Free In France
At the French Elite Championships, the 19-year-old pulled away from David Aubry and Damien Joly to win the mile in 14:48.69, dropping more than 21 seconds.
Amusing, Insightful & More: SwimSwam Comment Highlights From The U.S. Olympic Trials
SwimSwam’s live recaps amassed 17,500 comments over nine days of racing at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
