Inside the Mind of Swimmer-Philosopher Brandon Fischer Ahead of His 5th U.S. Olympic Trials
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain,” Brandon Fischer said, quoting an ancient Japanese swordsman.
Georgia Southern Hires Morgan McCafferty as Fifth Women’s Head Coach in Past Decade
As a senior at Nebraska in 2019, Morgan McCafferty helped the Cornhuskers earn their best Big Ten finish since joining the conference in 2012.
U.S. Olympic Trials Pool Will Fill ‘Dire Need’ for Water Space in Fort Wayne After Relocation
With a population of more than a quarter million, Fort Wayne has just one aging 50-meter pool shared by nine high school teams and a couple club programs.
Brazil Sending 18 Swimmers to BRICS Games in Russia Next Month
BRICS is an intergovernmental organization that started as a group of leading emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Ryan Held Clocks 48.30 100 Free at Sun Devil Open, Beats Fellow Olympic Hopeful Jonny Kulow
2016 Olympian Ryan Held, 28, now ranks 5th among Americans in the 100 free this calendar year with his season-best 48.30 at the Sun Devil Open on Sunday.
Canada Unveils Roster of 29 Swimmers Headed to Paris 2024 Olympics
“I’m pretty happy to be able to qualify in my top five events, so going into Paris I’m super excited,” said 17-year-old Canadian star Summer McIntosh.
2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Josh Liendo continued his red-hot week by sneaking under his own Canadian record in the 100 fly during prelims on Sunday with a time of 50.33.
Domenico Acerenza, Angela Martinez Guillen Rally for European OW World Cup Wins in Piombino
“This is the Olympic year — this is good training for the race,” said Acerenza, who won by less than a second. “I try to push every day so it is okay.”
Canadian Olympic Trials: 15-Year-Old Gigovic Bumped into 50 Free Final After Hanus Pulls Out
Danielle Hanus placed 10th in the women’s 50 free prelims on Sunday at 25.93, a blink off her best time but more than a second off the Olympic ‘A cut.
Kharun, Tierney, Wog, Pickrem Book Spots in Individual Events for Paris (Day 5 Qualifiers)
“I’m going for top 3 — and more,” Kharun reportedly told CBC reporter Devon Heroux. “To beat Leon Marchand. I’m coming.”
2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Rio Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak led the morning heats of the 100 free in 54.12, her best time since the 2022 World Championships.
Thomas Heilman Swims Season-Best 100 Free to Start Richmond Super Sectional
Heilman, a 17-year-old butterfly specialist and Olympic hopeful, clocked his fastest 100 free since the 2023 U.S. Trials last June (49.20) on Thursday night.
Josh Liendo Equals Best 100 Free Time (47.55) at Canadian Trials (Day 4 Race Videos)
Liendo threw down a statement swim in Thursday’s 100 freestyle final with a victory in 47.55, matching his lifetime best from the 2022 World Championships.
Regan Rathwell Punches Ticket to First Olympics After Injury Problems (Day 4 Qualifiers)
Rising Tennessee junior Regan Rathwell hadn’t been under 2:12 since undergoing shoulder surgery for a torn labrum in October of 2022.
2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Summer McIntosh, 17, will kick off Thursday night’s action in the women’s 400 IM, where she led prelims by four seconds in an Olympic ‘A’ cut of 4:38.27.
