New College Swimming League Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Deal with ESPN
The College Swimming League has reached a multi-year media rights deal with ESPN, putting every match of its inaugural season on ESPN platforms.
Phelps, Ledecky, Jacoby Among Swimmers In Sports Illustrated’s ‘Best Athletes from Every State’
From Michael Phelps (pictured) to Katie Ledecky, Sports Illustrated’s top athletes by state list is packed with swimming royalty.
World Record Breaker, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Mike Stamm Dies in Costa Rica, Age 73
Mike Stamm, who held the World Record in the 200 meter backstroke for about three weeks in 1970, has died in Costa Rica. He was 73.
Frederic Burks Shines at 2026 Beaman Toyota Firecracker Invite
Frederic Burks highlighted the Firecracker Invite by moving into the all-time top 20 in the boys’ 13-14 200 breaststroke.
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New Kentucky Assistant Coach Adriana Contreras and Life as an Official on the Soccer Pitch
Meet Kentucky assistant Adriana Contreras, whose coaching résumé is matched by a growing career as a Division I soccer official.
15-Year-Olds Jianna Amores, Anabelle Pérez Down Dominican Republic Records Before Home CACGs
The two U.S. high schoolers did some damage to the DR record book ahead of Santo Domingo hosting the Central American & Caribbean Games
ASCA And Fitter & Faster Announce 2026 Top Age Group Coaches
Coaches were determined via results from swimmers ages 10-14 with qualifying time standards from the 2025 Long Course season and 2025-26 Short Course season.
Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports In Idaho & West Virginia
The court issued a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday in Washington, reversing lower court ruling that had sided with transgender students.
James Fike, Founder of Fike Swim, Breaks USMS 50 Breast 45-49 Record in 29.08
James Fike’s 29.08 50 breaststroke established a new U.S. Masters record and came just weeks after another unofficial world-record performance in the event.
Records in Rome, Leon’s Ceiling, & IOC Giving $10K per Olympian | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
we discuss the insanity at the Sette Colli Trophy, Leon Marchand’s swims at French Trials so far, and the IOC announcing a $10k per athlete grant.
McKenzie Siroky, Mona McSharry Highlight TNAQ June Invite
Siroky is set to represent the US later this summer at the Pan Pac Championships. She sits at #2 in the World this year in the 50 breast.
Gretchen Walsh Breaks Kate Douglass’ Week-Old 50 Free World Record With 23.55
Walsh breaks the record set just nine days ago by Virginia training partner Kate Douglass. Before last week, the two shared the American Record.
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