David Popovici Helps Raise Over $600,000 for Charity Benefitting Romanian Orphans
David Popovici’s Olympic podium outfit raised more than $160,000, and he headlined a gala that pushed the organization to over $600,000 in fundraising.
Taking Five With Becca Mann: Outside The Lines
Mann’s new book, “Outside the Lanes: A Pro Swimmer’s Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success,” will be released in April.
The Invincible Records
Though more modest than a world record, two Northern Virginia Swimming League records have stood since 1965, both by the same swimmer.
Earning The Right To Be Upset: Lessons In Accountability And Effort
The right to be upset about a poor performance isn’t automatically granted. It must be earned through commitment, effort, and discipline.
The Worst Feelings As A Competitive Swimmer
A botched start, a missed turn, and a mouthful of water are among the worst feelings we get as competitive swimmers.
The Nerves That Keep Me Going
Why Pre-Championship Jitters Mean I’m in the Right Place.
SwimSwam Pulse: Guiliano, Grimes Poised To Make Biggest Impact As Second Semester Additions
Katie Grimes is a title contender in multiple events heading into her first NCAA Championship meet for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Nathan Adrian Shares Experiences from “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” (PODCAST)
7x Olympic medalist Nathan Adrian was recently a participant of the Fox reality show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test
U.S. Olympian Keaton Jones Sets 5 World Ice Records at Ice Swimming World Championships
Keaton Jones, who finished 5th in the 200 backstroke at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, broke 5 World Records in a 35 degree pool two weeks ago in Italy.
Team Captain and Florida All-American Starts Specialty Coffee Company From Family Farm
Florida Team Captain and All-AmericanAmerican Joaquin González Piňero creates specialty coffee company using beans from family farm in Colombia
SwimSwam Pulse: 34% Pick Sjostrom As Swimmer To Round Out Quarter Century Top Five
Sjostrom won a world title in 2009 and claimed two Olympic gold medals in 2024, making her one of the best swimmers of the past 15 years.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025: Men’s #90-81
After winning an upset SC world title in the 200 breast in 2024, Carles Coll Marti will aim to take the next step in the long course pool in 2025.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025: Women’s #80-71
Airi Mitsui tops this portion of the list, coming in at #71 on our Top 100 rankings for 2025 for her 200 fly speed and world ranking.
Your First Open Water Race: What to Expect
We all feel pre-race jitters and discomfort when we hit the open water. SwimTrek shares advice on what to expect and how to make friends with the starter gun.
Olympic Swimmer Klete Keller Among More Than 1,500 Pardoned for January 6 Insurrection
Klete Keller stood out above the crowd in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, wearing his Team USA jacket. He was released from probation by President Donald Trump.