SwimSwam Breakdown: ASU Pro Group, NCAA 5th Years, & The “2-Year Taper”
We discuss Regan Smith and others moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, the fairness of NCAA 5th years, and not “fully tapering” for 2 years.
A Brief History of Female Swimmers Turning Pro Early & Forgoing NCAA Eligibility
Regan Smith is the latest in a long line of female swimmers who have turned pro early, and history shows us it’s a decision that doesn’t always work out.
Junior Guards Competition Highlights Day 1 of 2022 USLA National Lifeguard Champs
The Jersey Mike’s United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships kicked off in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Wednesday.
World Record Holder Regan Smith To Leave Stanford, Turn Pro & Join Bob Bowman
Smith is leaving the Cardinal after racing just one season in the NCAA, having won the national title last year in the women’s 200 backstroke.
Olympic Champ Chase Kalisz Will Leave Georgia, Set To Train At ASU With Bob Bowman
Kalisz’s move means he will reunite at Arizona State with Bob Bowman, who was his age group coach at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.
Watch the Most Intense Swim-Off Ever: 5-Way Girls 50 Free Swim-Off at US Jr. Nats
There was a 5-way tie for 24th place in prelims of the girls 50 free at the 2022 US Junior Nationals, resulting in a 5-person swim-off.
USA Swimming Partners With RealResponse, A Confidential Platform to Report Abuse
Starting September 1, 2022, USA Swimming members will be able to submit reports of abuse anonymously or on the record by texting 888-270-SWIM.
Herrmann Making The Most Of Her Return To The Pool: U.S. Masters Nationals Wrap Up
The Clovis Swim Club Masters member set a FINA Masters world record at Summer Nationals.
Michael Andrew Bets His Olympic Gold Medal on a Swimming Race
Michael Andrew staked his Olympic gold medal on a swimming race against two brothers in a “boss battle.” Who came out on top?
Tom Shields and Wife Gianna Welcomed Their First Child on August 6
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields (above) and his wife Gianna welcomed their first son, Magnus Giovanni, on Saturday morning.
Michael Phelps Participates in Camp Speaker Series for Alabama Football Team
23-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Michael Phelps was invited by 7-time national champion football coach Nick Saban to speak at training camp.
2022 U.S. Junior Nationals: Team Scoring Analysis
Carmel Swim Club came away with the combined title thanks to a mostly balanced scoring between their boys and girls.
Peru’s Brightest Young Star Alexia Sotomayor Moves to Florida, US For High School
16-year-old Alexia Sotomayor holds ten Peruvian national records and was Perú’s fastest backstroker at the 2022 World Championships.
World Championsips Medalist Carson Foster Gets Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend
Foster got engaged to Meredith Wolf, who he has been dating since August 2017. The two of them swam on the Mason Manta Rays swim club together.
2022 U.S. Junior Nationals: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
After winning the 200 back earlier this week, Flood’s Josh Zuchowski comes in as the top qualifier in the boys 200 IM tonight.
