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.
SwimSwam Pulse: Urlando, Hobson Have Best Shot At Individual Gold For U.S. Men (Minus Finke)
The 200 fly at the World Championships feels more wide open than it has in past years, opening the door for Luca Urlando to vie for the gold medal.
SwimSwam Pulse: 77.6% Most Surprised By Ledecky’s 800 Free WR In Fort Lauderdale
Ledecky lit the pool on fire in Fort Lauderdale, breaking the world record in the 800 free while posting her 2nd-fastest swims ever in the 400 and 1500.
USA Diving President Lee Michaud Issues Response To Open Letter
The USA Diving President publicly responds to criticisms of the organization made by former NCAA diver David Hoffer last month.
SwimSwam Pulse: 34.2% Pick Hwang As Most Likely Doha Champion To Return To Worlds Podium
The poll only included male world champions from Doha who did not win a medal (in their specific event) at the Paris Olympics.
252 Days into New CEO Search, No White Smoke from USA Swimming Headquarters
Interim CEO Bob Vincent has emerged a polarizing candidate for USA Swimming CEO, with a portion pushing for his hiring and another group vehemently opposed.
Shouts From The Stands: A New Era in American Swimming – The Canvas Is Ours to Paint
At the recent Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, we witnessed fast racing, a powerful reminder of the legacy and excellence in American swimming.
