Lifestyle

SwimSwam Pulse: Clark’s 1:39 200 Free Voted Most Impressive Freshman Swim of Women’s NCAAs

Clark and Anna Moesch became the first two women ever with multiple sub-1:40 swims in the NCAA final, with Clark also clocking 1:39.70 on the 800 free relay.

  19 Comments

From Back Surgery to Lifetime Bests: Leo Kurucz’s Comeback and Search For New College Home

Former Mizzou swimmer Leo Kurucz broke his back during his freshman year and after surgery and almost two years off, he went three lifetime bests in March.

  6 Comments

Stop Letting Comparison Hijack Your Confidence

When doubt and negative self-talk creep in, use the THINK acronym—is it true, necessary, inspiring, necessary or kind—to get back on track.

  1 Comment

Two-Time Olympian Daniel Jervis makes Appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race

Two-time Olympian Daniel Jervis appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World, sharing the story of his upbringing and coming out to the public.

  6 Comments

TV Points vs Real Points: 27% of Men’s NCAA Scoring Happened Off The Broadcast

Although Texas won the title by 29.5 points over Florida, only three points separated the two teams based on what we saw on TV.

  23 Comments

Ledecky: “America is at its Best when its Joy and Fun and… Challenges, Bring us Together.”

In a quick segment on 60 Minutes, Katie Ledecky shared that she believes competition, when handled properly, brings out the best in America.

  37 Comments

Shouts From The Stands: A Hard No For Me at U.S. Open Water Nationals

“Benderson Park might be easier for the organizers and governing bodies, but it should be the athletes, and the safety of the athletes, that come first.”

  24 Comments

The NCAA May Have Secured a Commitment for Linear Television for Swimming & Diving Next Season

In spite of the uproar about the new NCAA Championship format the over the last 10 days, college swimming &…

  36 Comments

SwimSwam Pulse: With or Without Urlando, 100 Fly Is Most Anticipated Event of Men’s NCAAs

Ilya Kharun and Josh Liendo will go head-to-head in the most anticipated event of the meet, the 100 fly, this week at Men’s NCAAs.

  1 Comment

To B Or Not To B: Division III and the Case for Big Beautiful ‘B’ Finals

Four of last year’s ‘B’ finalists are now NCAA Division III national champions.

  22 Comments

Staying Afloat Before the Season Starts: The Work Most Swim Leagues Don’t See

When systems are inconsistent, things can slip through the cracks. Missed screenings. Expired background checks. Incomplete documentation.

  Comment First!

Understand The Why: An Open Letter To The NCAA Division 1 Swimming & Diving Community

Indiana diving coach Drew Johansen explains the reasoning behind the changes made to the NCAA Championships and what the plan is moving forward.

  221 Comments

How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Swimsuit Magazine With The Leon Marchand Cover

Give the gift of swimming to your swimmer, swammer or swimming coach. Start with the Leon Marchand cover and the 2026 Swimsuit Issue.

  Comment First!

One Family, Two Teams: With Two Daughters at NCAAs, They’re United, Not Divided

These parents are all in, cheering on two daughters and two teams at the NCAA Division III Championships last weekend.

  7 Comments

Replays From Prior Years Dominate the Airways of NCAA’s New “More TV Friendly” Format

Day 1 of the new NCAA Championship was always going to be the weakest presentation of the new TV-oriented principles, and that shone through on the stream.

  38 Comments