Australia Doubles, But US Maintains Control of Medals Table at World Juniors (Day 5)
The Americans maintain a lead heading into the closing sessions of the World Junior Swimming Championships in Netanya, Israel.
Maximus Williamson Clocks 48.38 100 Free To Become Fastest 18-And-Under American Ever
Williamson, who just turned 17 two days ago, is now the fastest 18-and-under American swimmer in the history of the men’s 100 free.
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Williamson Leads 400 Free Relay to New World Junior Record
Williamson celebrated his 17th birthday with a monster 47.78 split on the second leg, bringing the U.S. from 4th place to 1st at the halfway point.
Maximus Williamson Swims 1:57.29 200 IM To Become Fastest 17-Year-Old Ever
Williamson’s time would have been fast enough to qualify for the 2023 World Championships had he clocked it at U.S. Nationals this June.
Jason Zhao Swims 1:48.60 200 Free To Move Up to #4 All-Time In 15-16 Age Group
Jason Zhao finished eighth in finals at World Juniors to move up to the #4 all-time in the 15-16 age group in the US.
Paige Madden The Latest Pro To Join Stacked Arizona State Training Group
The move to Tempe marks Madden’s third change of training bases in as many years, having joined Loughborough University in 2022 following her time at UVA.
Leah Hayes Hits 4:36 400 IM For World Juniors Championship Record, #6 In 17-18 Age Group
Hayes held off Canadian Ella Jansen to win gold as she moves up to #6 in the girls’ 17-18 age group while lowering the CR set by Mio Narita last year.
Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Women Stand?
Major absences could clear the way for an overlooked veteran such as Rachel Bernhardt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist ranked 5th in the 100 breast.
Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Men Stand?
Since so many are prioritizing other meets, there are opportunities for American men to claim medals and earn prize money that could extend their careers.
USA Swimming Releases Selection Criteria For 2024 World Championships In Doha
USA Swimming will send just 14 men and 14 women to the championships, with only swimmer qualifying per individual Olympic event.
How To Watch the 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships in Netanya, Israel
2022 World Championship bronze medalist Leah Hayes leads Team USA into next week’s World Junior Swimming Championships in Israel.
Jamie Cail’s Family Disputes Her Cause of Death: ‘There is Definitely Foul Play’
One expert noted that while the photos indicate Jamie Cail suffered “trauma” before her death, they’re not clear “evidence of a beating or a cause of death.”
NCAA Considering Pushing Division I Swim & Dive Championships Into April
The NCAA Championships could be pushed back into April as of 2027 to allow the competition to be held after March Madness.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Joe Natina
Natina led the Crow Canyon Country Club Sharks to a standout showing at U.S. Junior Nationals, with the girls’ team finishing 2nd overall.
LEN U23 Champion Emma Sticklen on Breaking Through This Summer in the Long Course Pool
The Texas All-American walks us through what she gained from each competition as well as what has made the training environment so special in Austin this year
