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…
Below Deck’s Solene Favreau Shows Off Competitive Swimming Skills in a Recent Episode
Solene Favreau works as a superyacht Stewardess on the reality television show Below Deck, but in a recent episode she showed off her competitive swimming background.
How Can an Educational Theorist of the 1920s Impact Modern Coaching Practices?
Lev Vygotsky’s theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) describes the “sweet spot” for learning, which is applicable in swimming.
A Ridgite In Coney Island: Part 4
Stas Holodnak continues to document his experiences in the open water and his relationship with swimming in the fourth part of his series.
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.
Measuring the Unmeasurable: How to Create Benchmarks for Skill Development
While tracking improvement is easy, the same cannot be said for skill development, which presents a problem.
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.
The Baltimore Ravens Ask Michael Phelps for a Swim Lesson…And He Says Yes!
Retired swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has been a lifelong Ravens fan. Members of the team asked for his help, and he has apparently obliged.
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.
Eight Meets in Eight Weeks: That’s Life in Ocala’s FAST Lane
Since its opening in 2022, Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) has quickly emerged as a real-life field of dreams for aquatic athletes of all ages.
Olympic Gold Medalist Gretchen Walsh Named to UVA’s Nominating Committee for New President
Gretchen Walsh is part of the 28-member committee that will guide the nomination and selection process for the university’s 10th president.
Australia’s Leading Swim Teacher Accreditation: Inside the AUSTSWIM Advantage
AUSTSWIM, Australia’s national organization for swim teaching and water safety, has been setting the gold standard in aquatic education for over four decades
Detective Killed in LA County Explosion a Cherished Part of San Dimas Aquatics Community
Victor Lemus was one of three LA County Sherriff’s Department detectives killed in an explosion at a training site last week.
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.
