American Swimming Celebrates 1 Year Without a Full-Time CEO
USA Swimming is on its 365th day without a permanent CEO.
Dutch Olympian Calls Addition Of Stroke 50 Sprints To Olympic Program ‘A Joke’
Hear from a Dutch Olympic medalist who calls the addition of stroke 50s to the LA2028 swimming program ‘a joke’, fueled by the Americans’ need to shine.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Swimming Victoria Leadership Change
Read up on swimming news from around the world in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring updates on Swimming Victoria.
Here’s How I Would Refresh Grass Roots Swimming (A Whole New Format)
A post by USA Swimming insider John Bradley on Facebook about how swimming hasn’t launched a “major refresh” since the 1980s has inspired me.
SwimSwam Pulse: 55.8% Don’t Like Selecting Pan Pac Team One Year Early, 33.9% Indifferent
Bella Sims was bumped from the Pan Pac roster on Friday after Kennedi Dobson clocked 4:06.66 to win bronze in the 400 free at World Juniors.
Share Your Swimming Habits For Chance To WIN Free Race Entry
An exciting opportunity for one lucky member of the SwimTrek community…
Five Lessons For Endurance Swimmers: Inspired By Captain Matthew Webb
This Monday (August 25th) is the 150th anniversary of Captain Matthew Webb’s English Channel crossing…
SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2025 Golden Goggles Awards
Luca Urlando was the only U.S. swimmer to win a gold medal in a men’s event. Is that enough to outweigh Jack Alexy’s five medals and big relay performances?
Olympic Medalists Anna Hopkin and Luke Greenbank Announce Engagement
The British swimmers, who have three Olympic medals between them, got engaged last week after almost four years together.
SwimSwam Pulse: 44% Pick Men’s Team Struggles As Biggest U.S. Takeaway From Worlds
The U.S. men only won one gold medal at the 2025 World Championships, and failed to secure a relay title for the first time since 2001.
The GOAT Can Still Throw Down– Phelps Swims 9.98 In a 25 Against the Baltimore Ravens
Michael Phelps helped teach the Baltimore Ravens to swim yesterday, finishing the lessons with a 9.98 25 off the blocks.
The Hungry Swimmer: Almond Flour Banana Muffins
These tasty Almond Flour Banana Muffins are an ideal choice for athletes who want both performance and flavor in every bite!
Luca Urlando Saw 20% Growth in Instagram Followers After Winning Only U.S. Men’s Gold Medal
Luca Urlando led the U.S. team in percentage growth in his Instagram followers; Jack Alexy, Anna Peplowski, and Campbell McKean also did well.
SwimSwam Pulse: McIntosh Was Biggest Worlds Story, Jaouadi & Coetze Both Hit Big Breakouts
When asked what the top storyline was prior to Worlds, nearly two-thirds of votes in our poll went to something related to Summer McIntosh.
Fort Lauderdale’s High Diving Program on Top of the World in Singapore
James Lichtenstein, who trains year-round at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, was crowned world champion in the men’s high diving event.
