Paris’ Olympic Seine Disaster Puts Athletes’ Future at Odds With Political Brinkmanship
The Seine was a grand plan, one that would benefit all Parisians for generations – but at whose expense?
Shouts From The Stands: Going Into the Gumbo – Cleaning Up Rank River Before Olympics
“I don’t know about you but I can’t stomach the idea of the open water swim race and triathlon swim leg being cancelled because the water is too disgusting.”
Three Kings: Race, Class, and the Barrier-Breaking Rivals Who Launched the Modern Olympic Age
BOOK EXCERPT: “WHEN THE U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM landed in France on June 25, 1924, they were in good spirits and relatively healthy…”
POV: An Olympic Generation Comes to An End
It is 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2024. The 2024 Olympics begin on TV. You prepare your handkerchiefs because you realize you won’t see the legends of the last 20 years.
Shouts From The Stands: The Toughest American Anywhere – Distance Swimmer Bobby Finke
Time and time again, Finke has shown immense grit late in his distance freestyle events, usually resulting in him coming away with the victory.
Follow Team USA Olympic Swimmers on Instagram
Caeleb Dressel leads all members of the 2024 US Olympic Swim Team with 647,000+ followers on Instagram. Follow him and the rest of the team here.
The Next Miss America Beyond Caitlin Clark: Kate Douglass
Douglass’ performances at the U.S. Olympic Trials put her front and center of all American athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.
SwimSwam Pulse: Walsh’s World Record, Men’s 100 Free Final Biggest U.S. Trials Highlights
Gretchen Walsh’s world record in the 100 fly was clearly SwimSwam reader’s favorite moment of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
The Hungry Swimmer: Gnocchi Alla Vodka
Step up your “carb load” with this delicious Gnocchi Alla Vodka dish—this creamy and delicious energy-boosting pasta has it all!
SPEEDO ATHLETES CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE SPEEDO U.S. FEDERATION SUIT
Five Speedo athletes made the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team: Regan Smith, Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Murphy, Kieran Smith and Abbey Weitzeil.
Letter To Kamilia: Katinka Hosszu’s Path Aiming For Her 6th OG, From Her Perspective
This article originally appeared in the SwimSwam Magazine. At that time Katinka Hosszu was looking for qualifying for her 6th Olympic Games
Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team
After the 2012 Olympic team made a memorable video on their way to London, what can the squad heading to Paris do as a follow up?
My Five Favorite Moments of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials
Carson Foster qualified for his first Olympic team in Indianapolis, but spent time talking about his brother Jake, who retired after the Trials.
Katie Ledecky Was (Much) Faster in 3 of 4 Events Versus 2021 Olympic Trials
Katie Ledecky’s final test is yet to come in Paris, but so far, the returns on her new training at the University of Florida show positive signs.
Shaine Casas And Finally Breaking Through To Make The U.S. Olympic Team
Casas was a close 3rd in the 100 back at the 2021 Trials, but made good on his opportunity this year by making the Olympic team in the men’s 200 IM.
