Articles by Sean Griffin

Katie Ledecky Throws Down 8:05.76 In 800 Free For Third-Quickest Performance In History

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky just posted the third-fastest 800 free (8:05.76) in history at the U.S. National Championships.

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2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Distance Session Live Recap

400 IM Olympic medalist Katie Grimes is expected to swim in heat four of the women’s 800 freestyle, seeded at 8:40.47, well off her lifetime best of 8:17.05.

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Four Storylines To Keep An Eye On From Day One Prelims At 2025 U.S. Nationals

The first session of U.S. Nationals featured plenty of standout swims, but SwimSwam is highlighting four more storylines that are worth a deeper look.

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Depth On Display: Nearly A Second Faster To Make Men’s 200 Fly Final At U.S. Nats vs. Trials

The men’s 200 fly showed major depth at U.S. Nationals, with a 1:55.86 needed to make the final—nearly a second faster than at 2024 Trials.

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All The Links You Need For The 2025 U.S. National Championships

SwimSwam has compiled all the links you’ll need to keep up with the action in Indianapolis at the 2025 U.S. National Championships.

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How To Watch The 2025 U.S. National Championships

The 2025 U.S. National Championships, which kick off tomorrow, will be streamed on Peacock and the USA Swimming Network.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Two-Horse Race In Men’s 200 IM With Casas & Foster

Shaine Casas and Carson Foster, who have represented Team USA at the past three major long course international meets, are the clear 200 IM favorites.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Cavaliers Reign Supreme In The Women’s 200 Breaststroke

Multi-time world champions Kate Douglass (left) and Alex Walsh (right) are the clear favorites to make the U.S. Worlds roster in the women’s 200 breaststroke.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Ledecky Poised To Extend Her 1500 Freestyle Reign

World record holder Katie Ledecky enters the upcoming World Championship Trials in Indianapolis as the clear favorite to win the women’s 1500 freestyle.

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Australian World Juniors Qualifier Olivia Hine Commits To Virginia

Australian World Junior Championships qualifier Olivia Hine has announced her commitment to swim and study at the University of Virginia.

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Eight-Time Olympic Champion Matt Biondi Named Head Coach Of Redding Swim Team & Shasta College

Eight-time Olympic champion Matt Biondi has joined Redding Swim Team and Shasta College as the head coach of both programs.

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John O’Connor, Coach Who Guided Branford To 15 High School State Championships, Dies at 80

Longtime Branford swim coach John O’Connor, who produced more than 200 All-State athletes and 12 All-Americans, died on May 23 at age 80.

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Longtime Texas Gold Coach Aubrey Knapper, Who Led 22 State Champions to 86 Titles, Dies At 62

Aubrey Knapper (pictured right), who coached with Texas Gold Swimming for the past 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th.

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World Juniors Medalist Katrina Bellio Returns To Racing After Three Shoulder Dislocations

Canadian World Juniors medalist Katrina Bellio returned to racing last week after nearly two years of battling multiple shoulder injuries.

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German Olympian Rafael Miroslaw Makes The Move To Arizona State To Start His Pro Career

German Olympian Rafael Miroslaw, who owns LCM bests of 47.92/1:45.83 in the 100/200 free, has moved to ASU to begin his professional career.

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