USOC Confirms Los Angeles as “Preferred Choice” for 2024 Olympic Games
The City of Los Angeles, California is the USOC’s new preferred target to bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.
2015 U.S. Nationals: SwimSwam’s 5 Favorite Race Videos
In one of the U.S. Nationals races we could watch over and over again, Reece Whitley became the first 15-16 year old in history to break the 2:12 barrier in the men’s 200 meter breaststroke.
Le Clos: “Phelps’ World Records Have Been On My Mind Since London”
Chad Le Clos says Michael Phelps is a huge threat to his Olympic goals.
American Brendan McHugh Delays Law Career to Chase Olympic Dream
Brendan McHugh, USA, finished 18th in the heats of the men’s 50m breast at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan. McHugh has deferred his start date at the law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath until September, 2016.
Swim Coach Glenn Christopher Nellis Pleads Guilty to Rape in New York
Former Eden Township swim coach Glenn Christopher Nellis, who goes by Chris, has pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in front of…
Reece ties Phelps – It hasn’t sunken in yet (Video Interview)
In the consolation final of the men’s 200m breaststroke, Reece Whitley, 15, swam to a new 15-16 national age group record of 2:11.30 en route to a big win
NCAA Releases 2015-16 NCAA Division I Time Standards
Jack Conger and the rest of the NCAA will be aiming for the 2016 NCAA qualifying time standards all season.
Comparing The 2016 NCAA Division I Time Standards
The time standards got much quicker this year, with 94.4% of the “A” standards faster than there were in 2015.
Michael Phelps had 1 goal in the 200 breastroke (Video Interview)
Phelps is a man who has done it all, although during his illustrious career he’s never really tested the waters in breaststroke
Lindsay Vrooman – WUGs was so much fun (Video Interview)
It was Vrooman that got her hand on the wall first for the win at 8:28.13
Jordan Wilimovsky – I had to force myself back in the pool
Jordan Wilimovsky came home from Russia to win the men’s 1500 freestyle, and he did just that, posting a time of 14:57.05
Michael Andrew Leads US Jr World Championship Team With 5 Events
The championships will be in Singapore and take place from Aug 25th to the 30th. The team is currently scheduled to reassemble on August 20th to travel to Singapore for the Championships.
Jacob Pebley gives girlfriend 2 year anniversary shoutout in interview
Jacob Pebley picks up another 200 backstroke victory for the summer after winning the same race at WUGs a few weeks ago
Amanda Weir – I train for the 400 (Video Interview)
Amanda Weir managed to out-touch Allison Schmitt for the national title in the women’s 100 freestyle
Laura Sogar – First year out of college is no joke (Video Interview)
Laura Sogar put together a great swim to win the women’s 200 breaststroke with her time of 2:23.54, posting the 14th fastest time in the world this year
