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.
The Clock Is Ticking: What the NCAA Settlement Means For The Future of Olympic Sports
We can’t sit back and hope this works itself out. The settlement has passed. The model is changing. What we do next will determine whether our sports survive.
SwimSwam Pulse: 44.7% Accurately Predict 800 Free As Summer McIntosh’s Fifth Event At Worlds
McIntosh selecting the 800 free puts her on a collision course with Katie Ledecky at the 2025 World Championships.
Rating Pieces of Swimming Equipment
Some pieces of swimming equipment make our lives easier, and others make us question why we are swimmers.
Is Youth Swimming Becoming Too Expensive for the Average Family?
If we want to save swimming from becoming a sport only for the wealthy, we need to change the way we define success.
Summer Season: A Time for Transitions
The training schedule intensifies, but as the days grow longer and the sun beats stronger, other meaningful changes are on the horizon.
Olympic Sports, This Is Your Second Wake-Up Call. Don’t Hit Snooze Again.
If Olympic sports don’t act now, we may not be part of what comes next.
Save Swimming: Raise The Bar For Coaches
2025 swim coach compensation survey data and a message for USA Swimming.
SwimSwam Pulse: 46.2% Pick 100 Back As Deepest Event For U.S. Women
Regan Smith factors prominently into the U.S. women being incredibly deep in the 100 back, 200 back and 200 fly.
SwimSwam Pulse: 75.6% Favor China In Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay This Year
China roared to the gold medal in the men’s 4×100 medley relay at last summer’s Olympics, and many are favoring them to win the world title this summer.
