What Does the Data Show About World Championship Medalists Trained by the NCAA?
As I looked through results of the 2025 World Championships, the argument that the NCAA was training other countries to beat us seemed incomplete.
Rowdy Gaines: Michael Phelps Is Right — And I’m Not Backing Down Either
Michael and I are saying what many are thinking: something is broken in the way USA Swimming is being run. And if we don’t fix it now, we risk…
Katie Ledecky Remains Goat’ed After Winning a Legendary 800 Free at the World Championships
American swimmer Katie Ledecky faced two huge challenges in the 800 free. One was expected, the other was a bolt from the blue.
Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte Share Meme Criticizing Team USA’s Performance at Worlds
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, the two most name-brand American swimmers alive today, have both shared a picture of a tombstone with “United States Swimming” written on it.
Swimsuits Not Lawsuits: U.S. Masters Swimming Wants to Focus on Our Mission and Members
The President and CEO of U.S. Masters Swimming let their voice be heard as they address the scrutiny the organization has come under recently.
America’s 2 Fastest Male 100 Backstrokers This Season Swam at the World University Games
Will Modglin is America’s best 100 backstroker so far this season, but he won’t swim for the U.S. at the World Championships next week in Singapore.
EDITORIAL: Why AAU Works for SwimAtlanta—and Why It Can Work for Your Club Too
There’s probably not a week that goes by without someone in the swimming community asking me, “How’s the AAU side of your team going?”
SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Anxiously Anticipate Showdown Between Pan & Popovici In 100 Free
Heading into the 2025 Worlds, David Popovici has one main rival in each of his two primary events as he aims to reclaim the world titles he won in 2022.
SwimSwam Pulse: 63.6% Think Sjostrom’s 50 Fly World Record Is Most At Risk In Singapore
Does Gretchen Walsh have another 23 one-hundredths of a second to drop in the 50 fly, bringing her down to Sarah Sjostrom’s vaunted world record?
Michael Phelps Turns 40: Why The GOAT Matters More Now Than Ever
Phelps at 40 isn’t a headline. It’s a wake-up call. We need him to lead and remind the next generation why this sport is worth falling in love with.
The World Aquatics Championships Has an Official Beer Supplier
World Aquatics has found some beer money to support the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore next month. Our sport is finally growing up.
SwimSwam Pulse: 59.9% Think U.S. Taking Down 4×200 Is Most Likely Men’s Free Relay WR To Fall
Luke Hobson could lead the U.S. men to a new world record in the 4×200 free relay this summer after they showed incredible depth at Nationals.
Why Grassroots Must Be The Priority: Building The Base To Support The Top
We must stop viewing grassroots as an afterthought and start treating it as the engine of our sport’s future.
SwimSwam Pulse: McKean’s 100 Breast, Bricker’s 200 Fly Were Top Surprises of U.S. Nationals
Campbell McKean brought his best time down by over a second to win the men’s 100 breast at Nationals and give the U.S. hope in the medley relay.
In a Chaotic World, Life Makes Sense at the Pool
Swim life demands Order, and that can be comforting in an uncertain world.
