SwimSwam Pulse: 34.2% Pick Hwang As Most Likely Doha Champion To Return To Worlds Podium
The poll only included male world champions from Doha who did not win a medal (in their specific event) at the Paris Olympics.
252 Days into New CEO Search, No White Smoke from USA Swimming Headquarters
Interim CEO Bob Vincent has emerged a polarizing candidate for USA Swimming CEO, with a portion pushing for his hiring and another group vehemently opposed.
Shouts From The Stands: A New Era in American Swimming – The Canvas Is Ours to Paint
At the recent Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, we witnessed fast racing, a powerful reminder of the legacy and excellence in American swimming.
Beyond the Olympics: When Swimming Writes Its Greatest Stories in Quiet Years
In the quiet left behind by the Games, swimming often writes its most extraordinary stories. This are the stories of the “year after”
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2025 Pro Swim Series – Fort Lauderdale: A Perspective From the Outside Lane
While Olympians were lighting up the pool with record swims in Fort Lauderdale, others competing took in the full experience racing alongside their idols.
Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics
Diving has long played the role of the quiet contributor in college athletics, often existing within the structure of swimming rather than alongside it.
SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Most Excited To See Marchand Racing In Fort Lauderdale
Leon Marchand’s appearance at the Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim marks his first time racing since the 2024 World Cup circuit last fall.
Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves
Swimming is hard. Leading is even harder. But when the two are taught together, something incredible happens.
SwimSwam Pulse: 40.6% Think Cielo’s 20.91 50 Free Is Next Super-Suited Record To Fall
In the 15-plus years since Cesar Cielo set the 50 free world record of 20.91 in late December 2009, no one has come within a tenth of that time.
Shouts From The Stands: An Open Letter To USA Diving
Former NCAA diver David Hoffer raises his concerns with the direction of USA Diving.
SwimSwam Pulse: Swim Fans Split On Addition of Stroke 50s To Olympic Schedule
There’s been a wide range of reactions to the stroke 50s being added to the Olympics, with 42% loving it, 31% hating it, and the rest left undecided.
Masters Sports: The Hidden Gem We Shouldn’t Ignore
No matter the sport, athletes who return to competition later in life show incredible resilience, passion, and love for their craft.
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