2023 World Champs Previews: Qin Haiyang Leads New Generation in Men’s 100 Breaststroke
After becoming only the third man to break the 58-second barrier in the 100 breast this May, China’s Qin Haiyang has the hot hand going into Worlds.
2023 World Champs Previews: A Dearth of Champions Ushers New Blood in the Men’s 100 Fly
For the first time since 2001, the last time the World Championships were held in Fukuoka, there is no defending champion in the men’s 100 fly.
Overland Park-Blue Valley Southwest Claims Kansas Girl’s 5-1A State Championships Title
Overland Park-Blue Valley Southwest High School claimed its 5th Kansas High School 5-1A State Championships title since 2010.
Lawrence Free State Defends Kansas Girl’s 6A State Championships Title
Lawrence Free State High School showcased a commanding victory at the 2023 KSHSAA Girl’s 6A State Championships, defending their team title from 2022.
The Ringer Ranks Michael Phelps’ SNL as 33rd-Greatest TV Episode of the 21st Century
In its list of the 100 greatest episodes of television of the 21st Century, website The Ringer ranks the Michael Phelps-hosted Saturday Night Live 33rd.
USA Swimming Updates Rules on Backstroke Finishes to Comply With World Aquatics
The newest rules change addresses backstroke finishes and the amount of time a swimmer is allowed to fully resubmerge prior to touching the wall.
Overland Park-Blue Valley North Claims Kansas 6A Boy’s State Championships Title
Overland Park-Blue Valley North High School won the Kansas Boy’s 6A State title for the first time since 2014, beating Shawnee Mission East by 16 points.
Regan Richardson Lowers 100 Freestyle Record at Kansas Boy’s 1-5A State Championships
Maize South High School’s Regan Richardson lowered the 4-year-old state record in the 100 freestyle with a 45.06, shaving 0.06 from the previous mark.
Philadelphia Will Hire Lifeguards Who Can’t Swim, Offering Free Lessons Before Summer
In anticipation of the 2023 summer swim season, the City of Philadelphia is prepared to hire lifeguards that cannot pass the lifeguard swim test (yet).
Leon Marchand is First Man Since Michael Phelps to Hold Both 200 & 400 IM SCY Records
Leon Marchand is the first man since Michael Phelps in 2006 to simultaneously hold the fastest all-time marks in both the 200 and 400 yard IMs.
Luca Urlando To Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Sit Out Remainder of 2022-23 NCAA Season
Luca Urlando will sit out the rest of the 2022-2023 NCAA season after dislocating his shoulder at the FINA World Cup in Indianapolis.
College Swimming Previews: #3 Florida Men Pull No Punches Despite Growing Pro Team
Despite incurring significant losses, the Florida men have reloaded and appear poised to repeat as the third-place team at NCAAs for the third year in a row.
Latvia’s Andrejs Duda Breaks Masters World Records in 50 Fly and 50 Free
Latvian Olympian Andrejs Duda broke Masters World Records in the 50 fly and 50 free at the 2022 LEN European Masters Aquatics Championships.
Gator Swim Club’s Coleman Yates Sends Commitment to Naval Academy
Coleman Yates of Gator Swim Club has announced his commitment to swim at the United States Naval Academy beginning in the fall of 2023.
US Open Qualifier Brayden Henkel Sends Commitment to Wisconsin
Sprint specialist Brayden Henkel of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Piranhas has committed to swim at the University of Wisconsin, joining the class of 2027.
