Former U.S. National Team Member Maxime Rooney Announces Retirement
Rooney was a 2015 World Junior Champion in the 200 free, a 2019 National Champion in the 100 fly, and was on the U.S. National Team for two years.
Former Georgia Swimmer Maxine Parker Announces Transfer to Virginia
Parker will add on to Virginia’s already incredible depth in the 50, 100, and 200 free, and could be a key member of their 800 free relay next year.
Worlds Qualifier Trenton Julian Among Those To Join New Mission Viejo Pro Group
Julian, who just completed five seasons at Cal, will be joining his father Jeff Julian at Mission Viejo after graduation and World Championships in June.
Hunter Armstrong Retires From NCAA Swimming, Will Turn Pro
After recently breaking the world record in the 50 back, Hunter Armstrong will forego his two remaining years of NCAA eligibility at Ohio State to turn pro.
Alex Walsh Breaks U.S. Open Record With 2:07.84 200 IM, #2 American Ever
Walsh is now the only other American woman alongside Ariana Kukors to break the 2:08 barrier in the 200 IM, and is the #6 performer of all time.
WATCH: Walsh’s 2:07.84 2IM, Dressel’s 21.29 50 FR, And Other Night 5 Races
On the final night of the 2022 U.S. World Championship Trials, the 50 free, 200 IM, women’s 1500 free, and men’s 800 free were contested.
2022 U.S. World Championship Trials: Night 4 Photo Vault
Here are the top shots from the fourth night of the 2022 U.S. World Championship Trials by SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser.
Matt Hurst Hired As New Head Coach Of Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club
Hurst, who was promoted to associate head coach at Penn State in January, will be leaving the school to take on the head coaching position at Chelsea Piers.
2022 U.S. Trials: Torri Huske, Michael Andrew Out of 200 IM
Huske, who was the third seed in the 200 IM, will not be swimming the event to focus on the 50 free later in the same session.
Regan Smith Breaks U.S. Open Record With 57.76 100 Back
Smith swam the eighth-fastest time ever, and overtook Kaylee McKeown as the fastest performer in the world this year and the first under 58 seconds.
WATCH: Regan Smith’s 100 Back U.S. Open Record And Other Day 4 Races
The men’s and women’s 400 free, 100 breast, and 100 back were contested on night 4 of the 2022 U.S. International Team Trials.
Katie Ledecky Snags #1 World Ranking From Ariarne Titmus In The 400 Free
Ledecky became the first woman under four minutes this year in the 400 free, swimming a time of 3:59.52 to win the event at U.S. trials.
Paige Madden Reveals Struggle With Hashimoto’s Disease, Will Not Swim 400 Free
An Olympian in the event last year, Paige Madden will be withdrawing from the 400 free at U.S. trials to focus on her mental and physical health.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: A Fight For Open Spots In The Women’s 200 Free
Paige Madden is the front-runner for the second individual spot in the women’s 200 free behind Katie Ledecky, but there is no shortage of contenders.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: The Hunt For 52-Point In The Women’s 100 Free
With Simone Manuel being out of the meet, the top spot in the blue ribbon event of swimming will be up for grabs at the 2022 U.S. trials.
