The Hits And Misses Of The 2023 U.S. National Championships
As Team USA prepares for the World Championships, we break down our biggest takeaways from their showing at this year’s National Championships.
The Last Word (or Two) on the U.S.’s 2023 World Championships Selection Procedure
Should we have been surprised by the change in 50 selection procedure? History tells us no and in fact the US does more for the 50 winners than you may think
The Best SwimSwam Comments From The 2023 U.S. National Championships
Let’s take a look at some of the top SwimSwam comments from the articles written during the 2023 U.S. National Championships.
As America’s New Top 100 Freestyler, Kate Douglass Faces Her Biggest Test Yet At Worlds
America’s best swimmer in the blue ribbon event bears a big responsibility. But Kate Douglass is not like those who came before her.
Swimming Olympism and Professionalism Again Stand at Odds with Stroke 50 Selections
Winners of the stroke 50s at the World Aquatics Championships get a $20,000 cash prize, but specialists like Michael Andrew are still given last priority in USA Swimming’s selection procedures.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53.9% Favor Marchand To Win 200 Fly World Title In Milak’s Absence
Leon Marchand and Tomoru Honda are set to have an epic showdown for gold in the men’s 200 fly at the World Championships with Kristof Milak out.
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.
