Katie Grimes on Racing Katie Ledecky, Open Water, & Not Fully Tapering Until 2024
Grimes is looking toward the 2024 Olympic Games and winning gold in Paris, with such a laser focus that she has decided she won’t fully taper until then
Erin Gemmell Was Katie Ledecky for Halloween (Video Interview)
Erin Gemmell of NCAP posted a 1:56.14 in the 200 free, putting her 10th in the world this year, a strong swim for the 17YO who’s never broken a NAG
Years-Long Defamation Case Settled in Landmark Decision for Youth Sports
The defamation lawsuit’s settlement is upheld by the 2019 MN Supreme Court ruling that coaches are not public figures under the First Amendment.
Bella Sims Previews Duel in the Pool Open Water Relay, Broken Individual Events
Sims is following up her world champs performance with a Duel in the Pool debut, where she will be a part of the 4×800 open water relay
Practice + Pancakes: An Inside Look at SPIRE Academy
SwimSwam got the opportunity to visit SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio to film one of their workouts as well as a very special summer camp
PIAA Takes First Step In Allowing High School Athlete To Be Paid With NIL Plan
During its board meeting on Wednesday, the PIAA approved on first reading a NIL policy that will allow high schoolers to profit off their image.
2021-2022 High School Swimming & Diving All-Americans Announced
Olympian Claire Curzan finished as the high school “national champion” in both the 100 fly and 100 back after breaking records in both.
Baylor School, Baylor Swim Club Parts Ways with Longtime Coach Dan Flack
A source told SwimSwam that Baylor School and Baylor Swim Club head coach Dan Flack was fired while on “medical leave” for the past four weeks.
Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class of 2024
It’s a good sophomore class for freestylers and IMers. Check out our recruit ranks before recruiting season opens on the class of 2024 this summer.
Tom Hudson Announces Retirement After 21 Wyoming High School State Championships
NISCA Hall of Famer Tom Hudson announces his retirement after serving as head coach at Laramie High School for the last 32 years.
Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2024
2021 Olympian Katie Grimes leads a recruiting class that could really transform the NCAA relay landscape with its sprint freestyle depth.
SPIRE Splashes Down in Abu Dhabi to Lead Swim Clinic
The clinic, which took place at the 4th Lane Swim Academy in Abu Dhabi, was offered to more than 400 families and members of the 4th Lane.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Aussie Trials Preview, Mare Nostrum, & Top NCAA Recruits
We discuss the upcoming Australian World Champ Trials, what excites us most from the Mare Nostrum psych sheets, and the Girls’ high school class of 2023
2022 CIF Swimming & Diving Championships: Finals Photo Vault
In this post, we’ll be featuring some pictures from the CIF Swimming & Diving Championships, which took place this past weekend in Fresno, CA.
2022 CIF Champs: Santa Margarita Dominates Girls Meet, Loyola Takes Boys Title
Santa Margarita was dominant in the girls meet, sweeping the relays, winning 6 individual events, and recording a trio of 2nd place individual finishes.
