Articles by SwimSwam

Georgetown Swim & Dive Announces 17 Newcomers To Incoming Class of 2024

The Hoyas are welcoming 14 freshmen, one transfer and two graduate transfers to their incoming class of 2024.

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University of Miami (FL) Head Coach Andy Kershaw Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

In addition to Kershaw’s extension, assistant coach Zach Hinsley was promoted to associate head coach with the Hurricanes.

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Olympic Odds To Defend: Looking To Paris – Men’s Edition

Bobby Finke is the biggest male favorite to successfully defend his Olympic gold medal from Tokyo in the men’s 1500 freestyle.

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Breeja Larson, Cammile Adams Named To Texas A&M Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Both U.S. Olympians and NCAA champions, Larson and Adams had decorated careers with the Aggies, combining for 17 individual conference titles.

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Janet Evans On Her Role In The 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles

In her role as Chief Athlete Officer, Evans is faced with organizing accommodations for 15,000 athletes at the 2028 LA Olympics.

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Returning Olympians: Which Tokyo Medalists Will Be Back In Paris?

Gregorio Paltrinieri will feature prominently in the men’s 800 and 1500 free in Paris, two events where the entire podium from Tokyo will be back in action.

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Predicting The 2024 Olympic Winning Times

The numbers tells us that the women’s 100 back is the event we’re most likely see a new world record set in at the Paris Games.

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LSU Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule

LSU faces its first competition in early October, welcoming the University of Texas to the LSU Natatorium on October 11.

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Olympic Trivia Test: Stats To Know Before They Hit The Water In Paris

Michael Phelps holds several pieces of history in Olympic swimming, including most finals appearances and most gold medals in a single event (and much more).

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Masse, Harvey, Liendo & Bagshaw Named Canadian Team Captains At Paris Olympics

Four-time Olympic medalist Kylie Masse will represent Canada at her third straight Olympic Games this summer, heading up the leadership group in Paris.

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Timothy Stollings Named Milligan Swimming Assistant Coach

Stollings comes to the Buffs after an illustrious career at NCAA Division II University of Findlay in Ohio, where he was a two-time national champion.

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How Tall Have Olympic Medalists Been Historically?

At 6’8 (203 cm), Matt Grevers is tied with Gustavo Borges for being the tallest Olympic swimming medalist we’ve ever seen.

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Olympic Odds To Defend: Revisiting The Tokyo Olympics

We had Lilly King down as a big favorite to defend her Olympic title in the women’s 100 breast in Tokyo, but she ended up settling for bronze.

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University of Victoria’s McKinnon Pool Closing After 50 Years

McKinnon pool has served as an important training ground for Vikes varsity swimmers and Pacific Coast Swimming competitive programs for more than 50 years.

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Olympic Tattoos

Olympic champion Adam Peaty is one of the most tattooed athletes in the world, and the iconic rings are featured prominently on his left bicep.

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