Beyond the Olympics: When Swimming Writes Its Greatest Stories in Quiet Years
In the quiet left behind by the Games, swimming often writes its most extraordinary stories. This are the stories of the “year after”
2025 Pro Swim Series – Fort Lauderdale: A Perspective From the Outside Lane
While Olympians were lighting up the pool with record swims in Fort Lauderdale, others competing took in the full experience racing alongside their idols.
Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics
Diving has long played the role of the quiet contributor in college athletics, often existing within the structure of swimming rather than alongside it.
SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Most Excited To See Marchand Racing In Fort Lauderdale
Leon Marchand’s appearance at the Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim marks his first time racing since the 2024 World Cup circuit last fall.
Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves
Swimming is hard. Leading is even harder. But when the two are taught together, something incredible happens.
SwimSwam Pulse: 40.6% Think Cielo’s 20.91 50 Free Is Next Super-Suited Record To Fall
In the 15-plus years since Cesar Cielo set the 50 free world record of 20.91 in late December 2009, no one has come within a tenth of that time.
Shouts From The Stands: An Open Letter To USA Diving
Former NCAA diver David Hoffer raises his concerns with the direction of USA Diving.
SwimSwam Pulse: Swim Fans Split On Addition of Stroke 50s To Olympic Schedule
There’s been a wide range of reactions to the stroke 50s being added to the Olympics, with 42% loving it, 31% hating it, and the rest left undecided.
Masters Sports: The Hidden Gem We Shouldn’t Ignore
No matter the sport, athletes who return to competition later in life show incredible resilience, passion, and love for their craft.
Why Great Swimmers Must Learn To Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Ask any great swimmer, and they’ll tell you that progress rarely feels comfortable. In fact, the very nature of swimming is built on discomfort.
SwimSwam Pulse: 56.6% Think Stanford Women Outperformed Expectations The Most Last Season
The Stanford women edged out Texas for the runner-up spot at the NCAA Championships after the Longhorns held that position for three straight years.
Why Stroke 50s Are Exactly What Modern Olympic Swimming Needs
Every 50s stroke at the Olympics: this is how swimming becomes a promoter of modern sport, starting from the bottom, towards the people.
Grand Slam Track’s Debut in Kingston, Jamaica Met With Mixed Reviews, Learning Opportunities
Grand Slam Track had a rocky start in Kingstom, Jamaica over the weekend, with empty stands and complaints about big gaps in the 3 hour runtime.
Can Fans Expect A Close Team Race In The NCAA Championships In The Future?
The Texas men’s team led start-to-finish at the 2025 Men’s NCAA Championships, though the race was projected to be close. Is this the future of NCAA swimming?
When the Law Meets the Locker Room: How Legal Shifts Are Quietly Dismantling Olympic Sports
Breaking down how legal and regulatory changes are affecting non-revenue sports, raising questions around Title IX, athletic employment and due process.
