2023 Pan Am Games Champion Brennan Gravley Retires from Swimming
Brennan Gravley, the 2023 Pan American Games Champion in the 10k open water swim, has officially retired from competitive swimming.
Former College Swimmer Emma Vu Aboard Alaska Airlines Plane “I Thought I Was Going to Die”
Vu swam at the University of La Verne and graduated last spring. She was aboard the Alaska Airlines flight that had a door-sized hole in the side of the plane
Regan Smith Withdraws from 2024 Pro Swim Series Opener in Knoxville
World Record holder Regan Smith is pulling out of the Knoxville Pro Swim Series meet next weekend after testing positive for mono in December.
Dressel, Ledecky, & McIntosh Highlight Stacked Psych Sheets for 2024 Pro Series – Knoxville
This is one of the most star-studded Pro Swim Series we’ve seen in a while.
Ohio Swimming and Lake Erie Swimming Announce Plans To Merge Into Single LSC
The proposed merger will see the state of Ohio combine its resources into a single entity rather than splitting between the two LSCs.
NCAA and ESPN Sign Blockbuster $115 Million Per Year Deal for NCAA Championship Rights
The new deal, which might lead to revenue distribution in women’s basketball, includes the division I swimming & diving championships, which will remain on ESPN networks through at least 2032.
1980 US Olympian, San Ramon Valley Swim Coach Rich Thornton Dies, 65
Richard Thornton’s younger brother Marc says that he died doing doing what he loved: surfing off Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Jason Walter
Walter led the Lakeside Aquatic Club to a remarkable performance at Winter Juniors – West in December, with the team securing the boys’ and combined titles.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Charlotte Crush
Crush’s performance at the East edition of the Winter Junior Championships was truly spectacular, highlighted by her mind-boggling NAG record in the 100 back.
SwimSwam Writer Wild Predictions For 2024 And Alter Ego Takes
The writers here at SwimSwam have each given their “wild predictions” and “alter ego” takes for 2024.
Tokyo Olympians and Michigan Alumni Felix Auboeck And Catie DeLoof Get Engaged
Auboeck represented Austria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while DeLoof represented the US. Both graduated from Michigan.
A Look at Which Notable Athletes and Coaches Retired in 2023
In the pre-Olympic year, retirement can be a difficult decision for athletes and coaches. However, there were still many notable retirements in 2023.
Comparing The NCAA Championships To Short Course Worlds
Using time conversions, which meet is more competitive?
The 10 Oldest U.S. NAG Records Remaining On the Books
The recent onslaught on the record books has left just four NAG standards remaining from the 1970s, two from the 1980s, and 13 total from the 20th century.
Throwback Thursday: Today’s Veterans, Yesterday’s College Commits
Let’s celebrate Throwback Thursday looking at today’s veterans and what their college commitment pictures were back in high school.
