Why You Should Watch Mark Spitz’s Documentary “72 – A Gathering of Champions”
After 50 years Mark Spitz’s retelling of his iconic performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics is wise and vulnerably threadbare.
Mexican Olympic Committee Meets with IOC About 2036 Olympic Bid
Mexico is seeking to host a second Summer Games after becoming the first Latin American country to host an Olympics back in 1968 in Mexico City.
Mark Spitz 50 Years After Munich in Docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions”
Mark Spitz’s episode in the docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions” drops today. It is live now. See the link at the top of this post.
Australia’s Flynn Southam Downs Jr Pan Pacs Record in Boys 200 Free with 1:47.11
In fact, Southam nearly even-split the race, taking it out in 53.23 then coming home in 53.88.
Luis Martinez, Guatemala’s First Olympic Swimming Finalist, Announces Retirement
Martinez last competed at the Tokyo Olympics held last year, where he finished seventh in the men’s 100 fly final with a time of 51.09.
Brazilian Olympic Medalist Bruno Fratus Undergoes Another Shoulder Surgery
“The rest of this year will focus on recovery,” says 33-year-old Olympic bronze medalist Bruno Fratus of Brazil after shoulder surgery.
British Olympic Diver Tom Daley Fights for LGBTQ+ Rights in New Documentary
British Olympic diver Tom Daley created his new documentary “Illegal to Be Me” to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and subvert systemic homophobia.
How To Get The 2022-2023 College Preview SwimSwam Magazine
SwimSwam’s College Preview Issue covers everything college swimming fans need to know to get ready for the 2022-2203 season.
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Changeup In Top 3 Medal-Earning Nations At 2022 Commonwealth Games
Multi-medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada helped her nation vastly improve upon its gold medal haul between the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Smaller Nations Make History In The Pool At The 2022 Commonwealth Games
A number of swimmers made national history in Birmingham, making the first final appearances for their country.
Pioneer Maria Lenk Named Patron of Brazilian Swimming
Brazilian Swimming declared Maria Lenk its patron for her swim achievements and revolutionary experimentation with the breaststroke’s mechanics.
2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
The 2022 Commonwealth Games kicks off with a star-studded lineup of 10 events on Friday featuring big names like Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh.
2022 Commonwealth Games, Day 1 Prelims Preview: Titmus Highlights Opening Session
Ten events are on tap for the first swimming session of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Friday, including Ariarne Titmus in the women’s 200 free heats.
41 Venues Selected to Host 2023 Pan/Para-Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile
The organizing committee for the 2023 Pan American and Para Pan American Games has officially announced the 41 venues that will be used for the games.
Teenager Guilherme Caribé Swims Brazil’s #2 100 Free Time of 2022 in a Time Trial
Guilherme Caribé, a University of Tennessee commit, is now the 2nd-best Brazilian 100 freestyler in 2022 after a 48.42 in a time trial this week.
