Is Swimming A Bad Product? Reddit Users Seem To Think So (Plus, My Response)
Many voices over the last 12 months have chimed in about why swimming is hard to follow as a fan. Now, the debate has gotten the Reddit treatment.
USA Swimming Foundation Board of Directors Elects New Members
Scott Rosman and Carrie Stolar were elected to serve on the USA Swimming Foundation Board of Directors starting in 2025.
Firefighter & Olympian Dave Walters On Wildfire Fight: “We’re Trying To Keep What’s Left Here”
Dave Walters, a U.S. Olympic gold medallist and now part of the LA County FD, was interviewed on his first break in two days about fighting the LA wildfires.
Caeleb Dressel Gives Update on Mindset Heading into 2028
SwimSwam recently caught up with 10x Olympic medalist Caeleb Dressel to get his perspective on where he’s at with his swimming.
Malmsten Teams Up With USA Water Polo As Official Partner
This new agreement will help provide necessary equipment for USA Water Polo hosted events alongside critical sport growth opportunities nationwide.
New NCAA Q&A Raises Concerns Over ‘Fair-Market Value’ of NIL Deals
The NCAA released a 3rd Q&A document detailing the terms of the House Settlement, and concerns are being raised over the “fair-market value” review process.
U.S. Withholds $3.6 Million Payment To WADA, Loses Board Seat In Ongoing Saga
The United States withheld its annual payment to the World Anti-Doping Agency due to WADA failing to conduct an independent audit of its operations.
USA Deaf Swimming Reveals Roster For 2025 Deaflympics
Team USA Deaf Swimming is proud to unveil the official roster of athletes who will compete at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, led by Carli Cronk (pictured).
New State-of-the-Art Aquatics Center Under Construction At University of Wyoming
The new facility, which will be completed in the summer of 2026, features a 10-lane 50-meter pool, diving platforms, and new locker rooms.
Still at ASU, Drew Kibler Rediscovering Love for Racing While Exploring Hobbies Outside Pool
Since returning to practices at ASU, Kibler has been training with new head coach Herbie Behm. But, Kibler hasn’t put swimming on the forefront just yet
2024 Swammy Awards: U.S. Club Coach of the Year – Chris Plumb (Carmel)
Plumb coached burgeoning star Alex Shackell to an individual berth on the U.S. Olympic team, two Olympic relay medals and a pair of SC world titles in 2024.
Most Swimmers See Estimated House Settlement Payouts To Be “More” Than Expected
Numbers vary across the board but no mid-major swimmers reported any estimated Alston payment while Power 4 (5) numbers vary school to school.
SwimSwam’s Wild Predictions And Alter Ego Takes For 2025
It’s that time of the year again, where the SwimSwam staff makes its wild prediction and alter ego takes for the year 2025.
NCAA Student-Athletes Receive Estimates of House Settlement Payouts; To Mixed Reviews
NCAA athletes have started to receive their estimated settlement payments from the House v. NCAA class action lawsuit, with athletes reporting mixed reviews.
World Jr Champ Leah Hayes on Being a Part of UVA: “This is just, that team”
Growing her skills and focusing in on details, Hayes has already gone best times in the 200 Breast and 400 IM and neared PBs in the 200 IM and 200 free.
