Hawaii Announces Team for 2016 Oceanic Championships
Most of the participants at the Oceanic Swimming Championships are formally-recognized nations (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji). Others, however, are smaller…
USA Swimming Changes Criteria for National Jr Team in 2016-2017 Season
Today USA Swimming releases the selection criteria to be considered for the 2016-17 National Junior Team.
Dagny Knutson’s Civil Case Against Former Attorney Begins Today
The civil lawsuit between former American record-holder Dagny Knutson and her former attorney Richard Foster begins today in California.
Michael Phelps Discusses Orlando Shootings in Newest Facebook Live
22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps has posted the latest installment of his ongoing weekly “Facebook Live” video series, and opened by discussing…
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Empire Threatened In M 200 Freestyle
SwimMAC Elite’s Ryan Lochte leads the loaded field of men’s 200m freestyle headed for battle in Omaha.
Interview with Olympic Gold Medalist David Boudia and His Hair
David Boudia, Olympic gold medalist in the 10 meter platform, has partnered with Head & Shoulders as he prepares for the Olympic Games. (Picture is with Steele Johnson, his synchronized diving partner).
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?
Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.
SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Say Ledecky Should Skip Taper For U.S. Trials
SwimSwam readers overwhelmingly expressed their support for no taper or a limited taper for Ledecky in Omaha. 94.5% in all voted for one of those two options.
USA Swimming’s Olympic Trials Qualifier List by the Numbers
USA Swimming released a new Trials qualifier list this week updated with all swims through June 7th. This is likely…
Schroeder YMCA’s Hannah Saiz Races a 400 Meter Butterfly
At the Shorewood Long Course Open in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Hannah Saiz of the Schroeder YMCA finished 7th in the 400 free…
NCAA Runner-Up Sarah Gibson Swims Lifetime Best in 100 LCM Fly
Texas Senior Circuit Long Course Meet #2 June 8th-10th, 2016 College Station, Texas (Texas A&M University) Live results available on…
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Free & USA Redemption
At the 2015 FINA World Championships, the American men failed to make the finals of the 4×100 free relay. In the face of heavy criticism, quite a few up and comers have stepped up for the USA.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Legacy and Future in Men’s 200 IM
The 200 IM will be the only race at Olympic Trials that will feature the two fastest men ever – Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps – competing against each other.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Great Depth In Women’s 100 Free
The race for the top 6 spots should be extremely close, and we may see at least 8 swimmers under the 54 barrier. The race for and individual Olympic bid in this event will be even more exciting, with the likes of Franklin, Manuel, Weitzeil, Coughlin, and possibly Ledecky contesting for a top 2 finish.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Who Will Join Ledecky in the 800?
A strong field of American women led by Katie Ledecky will enter the fray in Omaha with their sites set on earning their chance to bring their best 800 meter freestyle to Rio.
