USA Swimming Names 94 Swimmers to 2023-2024 National Team Roster
Kate Douglass leads all swimmers with qualifications for the US National Team in six events. Katie Ledecky and Regan Smith have five qualifications each.
A Twist of Fate Kept Ian Thorpe Away From World Trade Center On September 11, 2001
The five-time Olympic champion went for an early morning run and was headed to the WTC’s observation deck when he realized he had forgotten his camera.
U.S. Masters Swimming Elects New Board Members At Annual Meeting
USMS elected officers to its Board of Directors and honored many of its volunteers and coaches with service awards at its 2023 annual meeting in Houston.
Could Nikoli Blackman Be Tennessee’s Next Male Sprint Star?
Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe both emerged as sprint standouts in their freshman season at Tennessee. Could Nickoli Blackman be the next one?
Maximus Williamson Wins 5th World Juniors Gold in 100 Free, Sets New NAG Record in 48.45
Williamson stamped a new U.S. boys’ 17-18 national age group (NAG) record in the 100-meter freestyle with a 48.45 to win the world junior crown on Saturday.
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.
