The Swimmers Who Have Left Us
“Oh, you splendid living swimmers, delight in every splash in sunshine and in squall — for someday you will join them on the longest lap of all.”
Growing Up In A Swimmers Body: What It Taught Me
“Be confident in yourself, don’t confine yourself to stereotypical norms, you are designed to stand out.”
Michael Phelps Texted Ryan Murphy After The 2022 World Championships
Phelps and Murphy share 2016 Olympic Games relay gold, which creates a tight bond. Murphy’s career continues to be storied and dramatic.
How Have Winter Olympic Medals Evolved Over Time? (Winter Olympic Medal Index)
Since 1924, there have been 24 editions of the Winter Olympic Games and 24 different medal designs. View the Winter Olympic medal index to see them all.
How Have Summer Olympic Medals Evolved Over Time? (Summer Olympic Medal Index)
Ever wondered how Olympic medals have evolved since the first modern Olympic Games in 1896? Take a look at the summer Olympic medal index to find out.
Swimming101: Check Out SwimSwam’s Swimming Dictionary
New to swimming? Ever struggled with the lingo of swimming? Well no worries, because we have you covered with SwimSwam’s Swimming Dictionary.
SwimSwam Pulse: 60.9% Think USC & UCLA Leaving Pac-12 Is Bad For NCAA Swimming
The move leaves just five schools in the Pac-12 that sponsor both a men’s and women’s swimming & diving team.
Golden In the Pool and Out, Michael Phelps Hits A Hole in 1 on the Links
Phelps, who lives in Arizona, the 2nd most popular state for golf according to golf.com, achieved a rare feat this week: a hole in one.
Ranking the Popularity of Different Olympic Sports Forums on Reddit
Among all Olympic sports, swimming ranks as the 21st most popular sport on the social media platform Reddit, with 112,171 active members on its forum.
The Hungry Swimmer: Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oats
Baked oats have a cake-like consistency, and this PB & J recipe will have keep you fuelled, satisfied, and craving more!
George Sampson: More Than a Swim Coach
One of George’s former swimmers on her experience with the coach who became like a father figure to her. Sampson recently passed away.
One Brief Shining Moment: Meeting the Legendary US Swim Coach Charles E Silvia
Silvia was one of the early pioneers of this life-saving skill which has saved countless lives over many decades worldwide.
Critically Acclaimed Book “The Watermen” Details U.S. Swimming’s 1st Gold Medal
Charles Daniels, USA Swimming’s first Olympic Games gold medal winner, is a complicated athlete with a dysfunction upbringing.
SwimSwam Pulse: 38% Pick Ledecky As Top Swimmer of 2022 World Championships
Four different swimmers picked up at least 11 percent of the votes, but Katie Ledecky led the way as the consensus ‘Swimmer of the Meet’ at Worlds.
SwimOutlet Rebrands Sporti Swimwear with a Series of New Collaborations
Sporti, a SwimOutlet brand, is among the top selling swimwear. This summer SwimOutlet has relaunched Sporti with new one-of-a-kind designs.
