Take A Look at the Historic Progression of Men’s Olympic Swimming Medal Leaders
Even the most casual swim fans know that Michael Phelps is all-time Olympic medal leader, but here’s the other men who have led the swimming medal count.
2021 US Olympic Trials: SwimSwam’s Awards
It was a fun, exhausting, and at-times surprising week in Omaha. Check out our full list of Olympic Trials award winners here.
UNC Adds Kirk Grand to Staff As Assistant Coach
UNC announced that Dr. Kirk Grand would be heading to Chapel Hill as assistant coach, following previous stops at Indiana and Auburn.
Matt King, Alabama’s Leading Scorer at SECs, Enters Transfer Portal
Alabama’s Matt King has entered the transfer portal four months after leading the team in scoring at the 2021 SEC Championships.
Meehan: “Now We’re Ready to Go Compete Against the Rest of the World
US Olympic head coaches Dave Durden and Greg Meehan, along with National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko, spoke at the meet’s end Sunday night.
Dressel: Stars like Adrian”Left Behind Some Really Big Shoes to Fill”
50 free champions Simone Manuel and Caeleb Dressel spoke with the press after the conclusion of the final session of the 2021 US Olympic Trials.
USA Swimming Announces 8 Assistant Coaches For Tokyo Olympics
Team USA announced that eight assistant coaches would be joining the team in Tokyo under head coaches Dave Durden, Greg Meehan, and Catherine Kase.
Bacon: “It’s Exciting to See It Can Be Anybody’s Game for First and Second”
Rhyan White and Phoebe Bacon shared Saturday evening after an exhilarating race that saw them upsetting world record Regan Smith for the win in the 200 back.
Katie Ledecky to 15 Year-Old Katie Grimes: “You’re The Now”
15 year-old Katie Grimes went from “the future” to “the present” of US distance swimming after finishing 2nd to Katie Ledecky in the 800 free tonight.
Masse Climbs Tokyo Backstroke Ladder with Canadian Record 57.70
Kylie Masse moves to #2 in the world this year in the 100 back, and #3 all-time, with a 57.70 at today’s Canadian Olympic Trials.
Lochte: “I Will Quit Swimming When I Stop Having Fun”
36 year-old Ryan Lochte spoke with the press after finishing 7th in the 200 IM, missing out on his 5th-straight Olympic team.
Weitzeil: “When You Have the Flag On Your Cap, You Get Stuff Done”
The top 4 finishers in the women’s 100 free — Abbey Weitzeil, Erika Brown, Olivia Smoliga, and Natalie Hinds — spoke after last night’s session.
Lazor: “It Took So Many People for Me to Even be Sitting Here Right Now”
Annie Lazor, Ryan Murphy, and Michael Andrew spoke with the press last night after winning the 200 breast, 200 back, and 200 IM respectively.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 6 Finals Preview
Tonight will feature finals in the women’s 200 breast and 100 free and the men’s 200 back and 200 IM, and semis of the women’s 200 back and men’s 100 fly
Fink: “I Would Rather Slip On the Blocks Than Get Out Touched Like That”
Bobby Finke and Nic Fink talked with the press after winning the 800 free and the 200 breast on night 5 of the 2021 Olympic Trials.
