Beyond The Lane Lines: Grand Slam Track Files For Bankruptcy
Catch up on news stories sprouting up from across the web and around the world, with this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
SwimSwam Pulse: Women’s 800 Free Showdown, McIntosh’s Dominance The Top Stories of 2025
The women’s 800 free clash at the World Championships emerged as the top swimming story of the year, followed closely by Summer McIntosh and her record haul.
Michael Phelps Recognized as Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winner for 2025
Michael Phelps’ efforts beyond the water, and into the mental health space has earned him Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award for 2025.
As NBA-Drafted Hoopers Return to College, the NCAA’s Congressional Campaign Ramps Up
The NCAA’s latest statement on professional basketball players signing with college teams seems to signal a willingness to let things get worse in order to make them better.
Elizabeth Beisel Drops a New Swimmer Anthem: ‘black line battle’
Swimmer, Survivor, and accomplished violinist Elizabeth Beisel has released a new single titled “black line battle”. The nearly four-minute violin duet tells…
SwimSwam Pulse: 39.3% Pick Steenbergen’s 200 IM As Top Swim of SC Euros
Marrit Steenbergen had an otherworldly performance at the European SC Championships, incredibly setting new Continental Records in five different events.
Boost Your Confidence by Recording Your Wins
We’ve all heard about the benefits of positive self-talk, but what if you don’t believe the statements you are repeating in your mind?
Ryan Lochte: “I never swam for the gold medals”
12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte responded to fan criticism over his decision to sell three of his Olympic gold medals.
Lilly King ‘Strikes the Anvil” Ahead of Indianapolis Colts Game
Six-time Olympic medalist Lilly King was the ceremonial anvil strikers ahead of an Indianapolis Colts game two weeks ago.
Notes From The Underwater: Thoughts From a Mile-Long Swim
A first-person account of a 1650-yard swim from former competitive swimmer and USA Swim Coach turned AAU swim league board member Maggie Ashley.
Olympic Champion Laure Manaudou To Compete On ‘Dancing With The Stars’ In France
Manaudou was announced as a contestant a year after her brother and fellow Olympic champion Florent competed on the show.
Swimming and Diving Don’t Have a Fan Interest Problem. It Has an Access and Experience Problem
Because swimming and diving are almost always presented together, the challenges and solutions apply to both.
The Hungry Swimmer: Chocolate Pomegranate Clusters
Paired with dark chocolate and finished with flaky salt, these clusters hit that sweet-tart balance while staying simple and elegant.
Candy Cane Wishes and Chlorine Dreams
It’s the time of year for holiday cheer! And while the rest of the world seems to take a vacation, swimmers show up with renewed dedication.
SwimSwam Pulse: 75.9% Want To See SCM North American Championship Meet
European swimmers had the chance to wrap up their SCM season with a championship meet last week. Why not North Americans?
