Articles by Nicole Miller

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The University of Memphis Holds Ribbon-Cutting for $12 Million Mike Rose Aquatic Center

The Mike Rose Aquatic Center at the University of Memphis is officially in operation following a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration on April 17.

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How Have Olympic Redshirts and Deferrals Worked Out in the Past?

With Torri Huske and Claire Curzan announcing that they will be taking redshirts next year, let’s see how redshirts and deferrals have worked out in the past.

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2023 Para Swimming World Series Day 3: USA and Mexican Post Podium Sweeps

A month removed from her World Record in the women’s S9 50 backstroke, Christie Raleigh-Crossley won the women’s 100 back on the final day in Minneapolis.

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Three American Records Fall on Day 1 of the Para Swimming World Series – Minneapolis

Elizabeth Marks, Morgan Ray, and Trevor Lukacsko each broke an American Record during day 1 of the Para Swimming World Series stop in Minneapolis.

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Versatile Avery Stein Announces Commitment to the University of Missouri for 2024

Avery Stein, who holds USA Swimming Futures’ cuts in all 4 strokes, has announced her commitment to Missouri for the fall of 2024.

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Josh Liendo Re-Breaks Canadian Record in 100 Fly With 50.36 to Move to 5th All-Time

Josh Liendo broke his own Canadian Record in the 100 butterfly, swimming a 50.36 to become the 5th fastest performer of all-time in the event.

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How to Watch the 2023 NCAA DI Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships

All session of the meet will be livestreamed on ESPN+ (with paid subscription) with separate times for the diving events and the 1650 heats.

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2023 NCAA DI Women’s Championships: Day 4 Prelims Overreactions

Alabama’s Rhyan White nearly missed making finals in the 200 backstroke during this morning’s prelims session, leading to some concerns for this summer.

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