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.
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.
