Opinion

2024 US Olympic Trials Day One Prelims Overreaction: It’s Really Just My Thoughts

This article isn’t a deep dive into splits or times, but rather just my view on the morning, which is headlined by the ever incredible Katie Ledecky.

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Initial Impressions Of The Atmosphere At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

The first session of the U.S. Olympic trials is underway. Has the environment inside Lucas Oil Stadium lived up to the hype or not?

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SwimSwam Pulse: 68.9% Correctly Predicted Aussie Women Would Break WR At Trials

Ariarne Titmus shattered the world record in the women’s 200 free, while former record holder Mollie O’Callaghan also went under the existing mark.

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Unpacking What Makes a “Fast Pool”

W hat exactly constitutes a fast pool? We’ll take a look at what makes some of our favorite pools to race in so unique and stand above the rest.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 61.7% Pick Men’s 100 Free As Most Competitive Relay Event At U.S. Trials

With relay selection and up to six Olympic spots up for grabs, there is a little extra something in the air in the 100 and 200 free at the U.S. Olympic Trials

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New Events To Add To The Swimming Schedule

Which events would you want to see added to the schedule at high-level meets?

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SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Believe Aussie Swimmers Shouldn’t Be Involved In Gina Rinehart Controversy

Kyle Chalmers was one of 20 swimmers who signed an official request to have a controversial painting of Australian mogul Gina Rinehart to be removed.

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How Does the Canadian Women’s 4 x 100 Medley Relay Stack Up After Trials?

Coming out of the recent Canadian Olympic Trials, see how the Canadian women’s relays are shaping up heading into Paris.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 52.6% Think Canadian Women Have Best Medal Hopes In Medley Relay

The Canadian women have won a medal in the medley relay at four consecutive World Championships to go along with the Tokyo Olympics.

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SwimSwam Pulse: How Many American Records Will Fall At The U.S. Olympic Trials?

Regan Smith is among the swimmers capable of taking down an American Record or two at the U.S. Olympic Trials next month.

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What Made Jon Urbanchek the Dean of the College of Coaches?

There are a lot of great coaches in American swimming, but a unique combination of connection and innovation put Jon Urbanchek at the center of it all.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 71.5% of Swimmers Would Commit To One School For Guaranteed Scholarship

Given that they’re hard to come by, it’s no surprise to see the majority opt for the guaranteed scholarship over the ability to transfer in our latest poll.

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The Pulse: NCAA Championship Reform Is the Hottest Topic at this Week’s CSCAA Convention

Could a shift in timing of the NCAA Championships improve swimming & diving’s visibility? Many college coaches think so.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 43.5% Think Sam Short Will Be First Man Sub-3:40 In 400 Free

Who will be the man to erase Paul Biedermann’s super-suited record and clock 3:39 in the men’s 400 freestyle?

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