2023 U.S. Trials Day 5 Prelims Scratch Report: Leah Smith Opts-Out of a Crowded 200 IM
Leah Smith scratched the 200 IM after entering the meet seeded 4th, avoiding a crowded field that includes Alex Walsh, Leah Hayes, and Kate Douglass.
Katie Grimes Drops 400 Freestyle, Isabel Ivey Out of 100 Backstroke ‘B’ Final
Katie Grimes and Isabel Ivey were the only swimmers to scratch on day 4, with Grimes out of the 400 free B-final and Ivey out of the 100 back B-final.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: The Battle Between Berkoff and Smith in the 50 Back
After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, Katharine Berkoff looks primed to take to top spot in the women’s 50 backstroke.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Smith Finally Hold Off Bacon/White for a 200 Back Spot?
Phoebe Bacon and Rhyan White beat Regan Smith in the 200 back at both the 2021 Olympic Trials and 2022 Int. Team Trials, but Smith is ready for revenge.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: It’s Regan Smith’s Show In Women’s 100 Back
Regan Smith leads a stacked 100 backstroke field at U.S. Trials, with several athletes in line to challenge for a spot on the World Championship team.
2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Can Dressel Make a Comeback in the Men’s 100 Butterfly?
Since 2017, Caeleb Dressel has been dominant in the men’s 100 butterfly, but his path to the World Championships in the event isn’t as clear as usual.
2023 George F. Haines Intl: Luka Mijatovic Drops 15:47.19 1500 FR PB, #11 All-Time 13-14
14-year-old Luka Mijatovic took the win in the men’s 1500 freestyle, coming in with a time of 15:47.19 — almost a minute under his best time of 16:41.14.
Former Pace Swimmer Brian Batesy Competes on New Paramount+ Reality Show Love Allways
Former Pace University swimmer Brian (Bates) Batesy recently competed on Paramount’s new reality TV dating show Love Allways.
2023 Mel Zajac Day 3 Prelims: Liendo Throws Down 49.85 100 Freestyle for Top Seed
The final prelims session at the 2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet wrapped up with some strong swims out of the UBC Aquatic Center.
Ian Call Posts 1:05.73 in the 100 Breast to Move to #23 All-Time in 13-14 Age Group
14-year-old Ian Call of Memphis Thunder Aquatic Club climbed the all-time list in the 13-14 age group, throwing down a historic swim in the 100 breaststroke.
Are Olympic Gold Medals Actually Gold? The History and Value of Olympic Gold Medals
Are Olympic gold medals actually gold? How much is an Olympic gold medal worth? Let’s take a deep dive into one of the history of the Olympic gold medal.
Sarah Sjostrom Headlines 16 Swimmer Swedish Roster for the 2023 World Championships
The Swedish Swimming Federation has announced a squad of 16 swimmers who will represent the country at the 2023 World Championships this summer.
Huske, Johnston, Curzan Lead the Way as 84 New Trials Cuts are Made at Mission Viejo PSS
84 new US Olympic Trials cuts were made at the most recent stop of the Pro Swim Series in Missionn Viejo, with NCAA swimmers leading the way.
2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Top-Seeded Kieran Smith Scratches 200 IM (Day 3 Heat Sheet)
There was one significant scratch for Sunday morning at the 2023 Atlanta Classic – top-seeded Kieran Smith will not contest the 200 IM.
How to Watch, All the Links You Need for the 2023 Atlanta Classic
Caeleb Dressel is headlining the 2023 Atlanta Classic, here’s how you can watch the meet and follow along with all of the action on SwimSwam.com.
