2019 Swammy Awards: African Male Swimmer of the Year Zane Waddell
South African Zane Waddell quickly went from SEC Champion, to NCAA Champion, to WUGs champion, all the way to World champion in just 5 months.
2019 Swammy Awards: African Female Swimmer of the Year Tatjana Schoenmaker
Schoenmaker had a historic year in 2019, becoming the first South African to medal at the LC Worlds meet just 3 weeks after picking up double WUGs golds
2019 Swammy Awards: Oceanian Female Swimmer of the Year Ariarne Titmus
Australian teen distance star Ariarne Titmus accomplished something no one had accomplished before as she dethroned Ledecky in the 400 free at Worlds.
2019 Swammy Awards: Europe Coach of the Year James Gibson
It’s James Gibson, who not only had swimmers shine at the World Championships, but got to show off his own strategic coaching acumen in the ISL.
2019 Swammy Awards: Asia Coach of the Year Norimasa Hirai
It just might be the longest Swammy streak currently in existence. Norimasa Hirai has won Asia’s Coach of the Year award for four years running now.
Coach Alan Bircher On Teen Freya Anderson’s Ascent Into World’s Elite
Think you can hang with two-time European Short Course Champion Freya Anderson? Try Coach Alan Bircher’s sets on for size.
2019 Swammy Awards: South American Male Swimmer of the Year Bruno Fratus
After undergoing successful shoulder surgery, Brazilian Bruno Fratus came back with a Worlds silver medal and 2 Pan Ams gold medals.
2019 Swammy Awards: Asian Male Swimmer of the Year Daiya Seto
Seto’s year was highlighted by a sweep of the IM events at the 2019 FINA World Championships. He also set a World Record in the SCM 400 IM.
2019 Swammy Awards: Asian Female Swimmer of the Year Siobhan Haughey
Haughey broke records in all 3 courses in 2019, including 2 Asian Records, and was a star for the DC Trident in the ISL’s inaugural season.
2019 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach of the Year Dean Boxall
It was a year of challenges for Dean Boxall (above, left), but his squad, including Ariarne Titmus (above, right) persevered for great success in 2019.
2019 Swammy Awards: S. American Female Swimmer of the Year Delfina Pignatiello
Your South American Female swimmer of the year Swammy winner is Delfina Pignatiello, who broke 2 South American records and won 3 golds at the Pan Ams.
Roland, My Guide In Swimming
Olympian John Naber: I have spent the last two days in shock and mourning over the news of the sudden death of my role model in Olympic sport, Roland Matthes.
2019 All-ISL Team: The Top 10 Swimmers From ISL Season One
With the International Swimming League wrapping up its inaugural season over the weekend, we’re releasing our first-ever All-ISL team.
Mazutaityte Clocks Trio Of Lithuanian Backstroke Records At SC Nationals
The nation of Lithuania wrapped up its 2019 SC Championships this weekend, with the 3-day meet celebrating the 95th anniversary of Lithuanian swimming.
Sarah Sjostrom Tops ISL Season Prize Money List With $139.7K Earnings
Sarah Sjostrom, captain of Energy Standard and the season MVP, topped the total prize money lists at the end of the ISL season with $137,700.
