2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Overreaction: The Young Guns Take Over
After a wild first session at the 2023 U.S. Trials, it’s clear the young stars of USA Swimming, including Thomas Heilman (pictured), are here to take over.
Not-So-Wild Speculation for the Next Northwestern Swimming Head Coach
Kristy King has built an impressive resume and has deep Big Ten roots with stops at Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan. Could she be the next Northwestern head coach?
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Think Australia Outperforms U.S. Women In Relays At Worlds
The Aussies have emerged as favorites to win the majority of the women’s relays at Worlds following their standout showing at Trials.
Kate Douglass and Leon Marchand Snubbed By 2023 “Best College Athlete” ESPY Nominations
Despite posting historic NCAA seasons, Douglass and Marchand were not nominated for the 2023 “Best College Athlete” ESPY award given to a male and a female.
SwimSwam Pulse: 50.8% Pick Regan Smith To Win 200 Fly World Title Over McIntosh
After her stunning performance this month, Regan Smith has emerged as the top pick for gold at the World Championships over Summer McIntosh in the 200 fly.
Elite Female Athletes Are Jumping the Coaching Ladder, and I Think That’s Okay
There is increasing pressure on the coaching systems and heirarchies that have been in existence for decades, from a number of angles and the sport is due for a radical shakeup.
SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Pick Heilman As Top 2023 Breakout Candidate Over Southam, Diehl
Sixteen-year-old Thomas Heilman figures to be a contender in multiple events later this month at the U.S. National Championships.
SwimSwam Pulse: 100 Back Most Intriguing Men’s Battle Looming At U.S. World Trials
Shaine Casas’ event lineup figures to play a prominent role in how things shake out on the men’s side at U.S. Nationals later this month.
SwimSwam Pulse: 37.4% Pick 200 IM As Most Intriguing Women’s Event At U.S. Nationals
Kate Douglass, Alex Walsh and Leah Hayes will be racing for two spots on the U.S. World Championship team in the women’s 200 IM next month at Nationals.
14 Years After Breakout 2009 Worlds, Sarah Sjostrom Continues to Wow
The 2009 World Championships were unlike any swimming has ever seen. Of that group, only one swimmer is still getting it done at the same level.
SwimSwam Pulse: 47.9% Would Name Women’s Sprint Free Award After Sarah Sjostrom
Sjostrom is the current world record holder in both the 50 and 100 free, but has not won an Olympic gold medal in either race.
What Did We Learn From The 2023 Speedo Atlanta Classic?
Come here for Speedo Atlanta Classic coverage, stay here for some takeaways about the swimmers that competed at the meet last weekend.
SwimSwam Pulse: 42.6% Would Name Men’s Sprint Free Award After Alexander Popov
Popov, Cesar Cielo and Matt Biondi were the leading vote-getters in our poll asking readers who they would name an annual men’s sprint free award after.
Are We In A New Gold Age of Men’s Distance Swimming?
The ’22 Worlds 1500 FR podium had 3 of the top 10 performers all-time, including #2 Gregorio Paltrinieri. In Fukuoka, half the top 10 list should be present.
SwimSwam Pulse: 55.9% Think Wellbrock Should Be Favored In Men’s 1500 Free At Worlds
The majority of voters believe Florian Wellbrock should be favored over defending champion Gregorio Paltrinieri at the 2023 World Championships.
