College Swimming Previews: #7 Stanford Men Aim To Keep Last Year’s Momentum Going
After taking a giant leap forward last season, the Cardinal bring in a strong recruiting class that bolsters a well-rounded squad in 2022-23.
2022 World Junior Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
World Record holder David Popovici takes aim at his own boys’ 100 freestyle championship record on the final night of World Juniors.
Pieter Coetze Downs Boys’ 50 Backstroke World Juniors CR in 24.58
South Africa’s Pieter Coetze swam 24.58 in the boys’ 50 backstroke to take down the World Juniors Championship record on Day 3 of the meet.
Can Phelps Swim 100 Miles in the Ocean? A Look at Some Famous Open Water Swims
Rapper Young Thug’s tweet asking Michael Phelps if he could swim 100 miles in the ocean prompts a look at some of the most famous open water swims.
2022 World Junior Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
After breaking the 100 free championship record twice on Day 1, David Popovici takes on the 200 free on Day 2 of finals at World Juniors.
David Popovici Hits 47.07 Relay Lead-Off, Lowering His Own World Juniors CR
David Popovici lead off Romania’s gold-medal boys’ 4×100 freestyle relay in 47.07, lowering his own WJ’s championship record from prelims.
Pieter Coetze Rips 52.95 100 Back, Setting New WJ Championship & African Records
South Africa’s Pieter Coetze blasted 52.95 in the 100 back semifinals at World Juniors, setting new championship and African records.
David Johnston Posts 14:22.77 1500 FR, Now #2 U.S All-Time (US@Australian Champs)
On the final day of the Australian SCM Champs, David Johnston won the men’s 1500 freestyle by over 25 seconds, posting 14:22.77 and becoming #3 U.S all-time.
USC Rounds Out Swimming Coaching Staff With 11x All-American Brooks Fail
Arizona alum Brooks Fail stays in the PAC-12 for his first coaching job, joining the USC staff as an assistant swim coach.
Luke Hobson Rips 3:35.67 400 Free to Scare American Record (US@Australian Champs)
At Australian SCM Champs, Luke Hobson blasted 3:35.67 in the 400 freestyle, coming within a second of the 13-year-old American record.
2022 Russian Spartakiad: Ilya Borodin Hits 4:11.81 To Win Men’s 400 IM
After setting a new 400 IM Russian record at the Solidarity Games, 19-year-old Ilya Borodin swam 4:11.81 to easily win gold at the Spartakiad.
David Johnston Follows American Record with 4:02.84 400 IM (US@Australian Champs)
There were several notable swims from the American contingent at the Australian SCM Champs, including David Johnston grabbing third in the 400 IM in 4:02.84.
2022 Russian Spartakiad: Kirill Prigoda Hits 2:07.79 200 BR to Edge Anton Chupkov
The first three days of the Russain Spartakaid are in the books, with many Olympians like Kiril Prigoda (pictured) in attendance.
Daniel Diehl Blasts 53.40 For A New 15-16 NAG in Boys’ 100 Back
In the first session of the 2022 Junior Pac Pacs, 16-year-old Daniel Diehl ripped 53.40 in the 100 back, setting a meet record and 15-16 boys NAG.
Where Were The Fastest Performances of the Year Swum?
Katie Ledecky has a top 5 performance of the season in five different events, the most of any swimmer on the men’s or women’s side.
