The Hometowns of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team: A Dive Into America’s Heartland
Diving into the hometowns of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, including those from states not known for developing Olympic-level swimmers.
SwimSwam Pulse: McIntosh, Dressel Top Picks To Be Included In Swimming Docuseries
Among 10 of swimming’s biggest stars, Caeleb Dressel was the second-most-voted athlete fans would want in a behind-the-scenes docuseries.
Review: Katie Ledecky’s “Just Add Water” Further Proves What We Already Know
Ledecky’s autobiography reaffirmed a lot of what we already knew about her, but what mattered the most was her insight on those things.
SwimSwam Pulse: 49.6% See Women’s 200 IM World Record As Most At Risk From 2010s
Reigning two-time world champion Kate Douglass headlines a loaded field in the women’s 200 IM that’s putting the world record on high alert in Paris.
8 Ways to Pass Time Before Paris Olympics Swimming Starts
Less than one month from now the supersonic swimming events splash down at the Paris Olympics—here are some ways to pass the time.
Shouts From The Stands: Outside In – Modeling Values For Young Athletes
Young athletes are good at focusing on things outside their control, and as a result, their performance and confidence suffers.
Paris’ Olympic Seine Disaster Puts Athletes’ Future at Odds With Political Brinkmanship
The Seine was a grand plan, one that would benefit all Parisians for generations – but at whose expense?
Shouts From The Stands: Going Into the Gumbo – Cleaning Up Rank River Before Olympics
“I don’t know about you but I can’t stomach the idea of the open water swim race and triathlon swim leg being cancelled because the water is too disgusting.”
POV: An Olympic Generation Comes to An End
It is 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2024. The 2024 Olympics begin on TV. You prepare your handkerchiefs because you realize you won’t see the legends of the last 20 years.
Shouts From The Stands: The Toughest American Anywhere – Distance Swimmer Bobby Finke
Time and time again, Finke has shown immense grit late in his distance freestyle events, usually resulting in him coming away with the victory.
The Next Miss America Beyond Caitlin Clark: Kate Douglass
Douglass’ performances at the U.S. Olympic Trials put her front and center of all American athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.
SwimSwam Pulse: Walsh’s World Record, Men’s 100 Free Final Biggest U.S. Trials Highlights
Gretchen Walsh’s world record in the 100 fly was clearly SwimSwam reader’s favorite moment of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team
After the 2012 Olympic team made a memorable video on their way to London, what can the squad heading to Paris do as a follow up?
My Five Favorite Moments of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
Carson Foster qualified for his first Olympic team in Indianapolis, but spent time talking about his brother Jake, who retired after the Trials.
Katie Ledecky Was (Much) Faster in 3 of 4 Events Versus 2021 Olympic Trials
Katie Ledecky’s final test is yet to come in Paris, but so far, the returns on her new training at the University of Florida show positive signs.
