Lifestyle

Michael Phelps Turns 40: Why The GOAT Matters More Now Than Ever

Phelps at 40 isn’t a headline. It’s a wake-up call. We need him to lead and remind the next generation why this sport is worth falling in love with.

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The World Aquatics Championships Has an Official Beer Supplier

World Aquatics has found some beer money to support the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore next month. Our sport is finally growing up.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 59.9% Think U.S. Taking Down 4×200 Is Most Likely Men’s Free Relay WR To Fall

Luke Hobson could lead the U.S. men to a new world record in the 4×200 free relay this summer after they showed incredible depth at Nationals.

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Gretchen Walsh Nominated for ESPY Award for Best College Athlete in Women’s Sports

After one of the most accomplished seasons in history by a collegiate swimmer, Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh has added another honor to a growing list.

Ukrainian Swimmer Igor Chervynskiy, 3x World Championship Medalist, Injured in War with Russia

Two-time Ukrainian Olympic swimmer Igor Chervynskiy was seriously injured by a Russian drone while fighting on the front lines of the war with Russia.

Caeleb and Meghan Dressel Welcome Baby #2, Josie Eloise

Meghan and Caeleb Dressel welcomed daughter Josie Eloise 16 months after the birth of their son, August.

When Hockey Body Checks Your Swim Meet

The Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup parade crossed paths with the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Summer Classic for the second straight year.

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How To Get The 2025 World Championship Preview Magazine With The Leon Marchand Cover

In this issue SwimSwam breaks down every event at Worlds Championships. This mag is also loaded with data features and profiles on rising talent.

EDITORIAL: Why AAU Works for SwimAtlanta—and Why It Can Work for Your Club Too

There’s probably not a week that goes by without someone in the swimming community asking me, “How’s the AAU side of your team going?”

Former Florida HS State Championship Qualifier Nicolas Vansteenberghe Appears on Love Island

Nicolas Vansteenberghe was a high-level swimmer as a kid who qualified for finals at the Florida High School State Championship meet.

Why Grassroots Must Be The Priority: Building The Base To Support The Top

We must stop viewing grassroots as an afterthought and start treating it as the engine of our sport’s future.

SwimSwam Pulse: McKean’s 100 Breast, Bricker’s 200 Fly Were Top Surprises of U.S. Nationals

Campbell McKean brought his best time down by over a second to win the men’s 100 breast at Nationals and give the U.S. hope in the medley relay.

How To Build Adaptable Skills

The ability to switch gears and race in control is a skill that any swimmer can learn. It just takes a targeted approach.

Katie Ledecky Urges Grads To Go The Distance, Recalls London 800 Free At Stanford Commencement

Nine-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky delivered the commencement address to Stanford’s Class of 2025 on Sunday, June 15.

In a Chaotic World, Life Makes Sense at the Pool

Swim life demands Order, and that can be comforting in an uncertain world.