SwimSwam’s World Championships Honors and Superlatives
Katie Ledecky is our female swimmer of the meet, with 5 gold medals and 3 world records to show for her efforts in Kazan
World Championships By the Numbers: Finals composition by continent
Sarah Sjostrom helped Europe dominate as a continent, with nearly half the aggregate finals lanes featuring a swimmer from Europe.
Boyle On Ledecky: “She Opens Our Minds To What Is Possible”
Lauren Boyle says that what World Record Holder, American Katie Ledecky, is doing for the sport is ‘amazing.’
Lacourt Set to Take His Second Gold in Chartres
Camille Lacourt put up the morning’s fastest 50 backstroke time of 25.41…
Fa’amausili Nabs Addt’l Record On Last Night of New Zealand SC Champs
New Zealand’s Short Course Championships wrapped up today, but not before the record books saw some updates.
Hosszu Qualifies as Top Seed in Three Events in Chartres
Katinka Hosszu put up the morning’s fastest times in the 200 freestyle, 200 IM and 100 butterfly…
Fa’amausili On Age Group Record Tear at New Zealand SC Champs
Day 3 of the 2015 New Zealand Short Course Championships brought another impressive swim from Junior World Championships-bound Gabrielle Fa’amausili…
10 Ways to Make a Travel Meet Successful
Going on a swimming trip intro-state or overseas is exciting and fun, but you also want to set yourself up to be able to perform. Here a few tips to ensure you can still stand up and produce that time you are capable of–even when you are on the road.
Gasson, Fa’Amausili Snag Wins on Day 2 of NZ SC Champs
New Zealand’s Short Course Championships continued today and day 2 brought more fast swimming for the Kiwis at the Sir…
Natasha Lloyd Lands New 100m Breaststroke Mark at NZ Nationals
New Zealand’s Short Course Nationals kicked off in Auckland today, continuing through Saturday.
Sun Yang Involved In Physical Altercation During Warm-Up
Sun Yang was involved in a physical altercation with a Brazilian female swimmer in the warmup pool prior to the finals session.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Finals Live Recap
Follow along for live updates from the eighth day of the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Finals Preview
The Campbell sisters will look for 2 more medals in the 50 free final after winning gold and bronze in the 100
FINA World Championships Day 8 Prelims Live Recap
Tyler Clary and Chase Kalisz come into the meet with the two fastest times in the 400 IM, but Japan’s Daiya Seto, the reigning world champion in the event, may have something to say about the event title in the end.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Prelims Preview
Katinka Hosszu will look to her win her third World title in the women’s 400 IM, and her third medal of the meet on the final day
