The Daily Practice: How a Swim Coach Became an Artist—One Stroke at a Time
Former Texas associate head coach Wyatt Collins has embarked on a new journey since leaving the Longhorns last fall.
Todd DeSorbo And The Power of Confidence
DeSorbo has coached the University of Virginia women to five consecutive NCAA Championship titles and six straight ACC crowns.
SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Anxiously Anticipate Showdown Between Pan & Popovici In 100 Free
Heading into the 2025 Worlds, David Popovici has one main rival in each of his two primary events as he aims to reclaim the world titles he won in 2022.
Loyola Academy Hall of Famer, Former Illinois Swimmer Phil Andrew Joins Race for Congress
Former swimmer Phil Andrew brings story of resilience to his run for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District. (Above: Phil and wife Michelle Andrew)
What Ninjas Taught Me About Fear: A Story for Swimmers (and Everyone Else)
Fear lives in the future — in the ‘what ifs.’ But if you’re totally present, there’s no room for fear. You don’t anticipate, you just are.”
Matt Brownstead, Quinn Schaedler Tie Knot During Elegant Wedding In Ireland
Schaedler and Brownstead, both standout swimmers at Virginia who had been dating since their freshman years in 2020, got engaged in December 2023.
SwimSwam Pulse: 63.6% Think Sjostrom’s 50 Fly World Record Is Most At Risk In Singapore
Does Gretchen Walsh have another 23 one-hundredths of a second to drop in the 50 fly, bringing her down to Sarah Sjostrom’s vaunted world record?
From Womb-Mates to Teammates, Twinning is Winning
In an incredible turn of events, twin sisters Parker and Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti contested a 50 free swim-off last weekend in Fort Lauderdale.
Michael Phelps Turns 40: Why The GOAT Matters More Now Than Ever
Phelps at 40 isn’t a headline. It’s a wake-up call. We need him to lead and remind the next generation why this sport is worth falling in love with.
The World Aquatics Championships Has an Official Beer Supplier
World Aquatics has found some beer money to support the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore next month. Our sport is finally growing up.
SwimSwam Pulse: 59.9% Think U.S. Taking Down 4×200 Is Most Likely Men’s Free Relay WR To Fall
Luke Hobson could lead the U.S. men to a new world record in the 4×200 free relay this summer after they showed incredible depth at Nationals.
Gretchen Walsh Nominated for ESPY Award for Best College Athlete in Women’s Sports
After one of the most accomplished seasons in history by a collegiate swimmer, Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh has added another honor to a growing list.
Ukrainian Swimmer Igor Chervynskiy, 3x World Championship Medalist, Injured in War with Russia
Two-time Ukrainian Olympic swimmer Igor Chervynskiy was seriously injured by a Russian drone while fighting on the front lines of the war with Russia.
Caeleb and Meghan Dressel Welcome Baby #2, Josie Eloise
Meghan and Caeleb Dressel welcomed daughter Josie Eloise 16 months after the birth of their son, August.
