Michael Andrew Swims 400 IM, 200 Fly at Local Meet in Coronado
A week after saying he was adjusting his training to focus more on 200s, Michael Andrew swam a 100 breast, 200 fly, and 400 IM at a local meet in Coronado.
PODCAST: Ron Kontura Director of Total Performance Swim Camps
Ron loves to organize events, and he’s passionate about the camp experience and value it provides to swimmers for years into their careers.
Tom Shields Was on Government Assistance Before Making $200k in Prize Money
Shields discusses late payments from FINA and ISL, racing for 6 months straight, and being on government assistance leading up to the 2021 Olympic Trials
World Jr. Record-Holder Matt Sates Arrives In Georgia Friday, 1-Month From SECs
South African Olympian Matt Sates has confirmed that he is en route to Athens where he will officially join forces with the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Curzan Approaches Regan Smith’s 17-18 100 Back NAG With #2 Swim All-Time
Claire Curzan posted a 50.27 in the 100 backstroke at the 2022 TAC Polar Plunge, just over half a second off Smith’s 49.66 NAG.
NCAA Board of Governors Updates Transgender Policy
In the latest move in a game of hot potato, the NCAA Board of Governors passes the buck on transgender participation policy, voting in support…
Claire Weinstein Ties 43-Year Old National Age Group Record in 200 Free
The existing record in the 200 meter free was set by legendary swimmer Cynthia “Sippy” Woodhead in 1978 – almost 30 years before Weinstein was born.
Best of the SwimSwam Podcast: 2021
We put together a compilation of this year’s best podcasts, spanning spring training to Olympic Trials and the Games themself.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Phelps Plays Pickleball, Sun Sells Makeup, & World Champs
We talk Michael Phelps playing pickleball matches, Sun Yang netting over $500k from selling makeup, and the 2023 World Champs getting pushed to November
WATCH: Lydia Jacoby Accept Golden Goggles Awards for Breakout Performer (VIDEO)
Lydia Jacoby won the Breakout Performer of the Year Award at USA Swimming’s 2021 Golden Goggle ceremony. Listen to her speech and see all the awards here.
Olympic Coach Brian Schrader Heads New World-Class Swimming Facility FAST
Coach Brian Schrader heads Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) at an elite facility opening March 2022 in Ocala, Florida.
Nic Fink Training with GA Tech, Getting His Masters, and Winning World Titles
We sat down with ISL breaststroke maestro and newly-minted world champion Nic Fink, who took us through his whirlwind fall both in school and swim.
Michael Phelps Will Face Larry Fitzgerald in Celebrity Pickleball Matches
Michael Phelps already has World Records in swimming and golf, and he’s not taking on a challenge in a new sport: pickleball.
Michael Phelps Discusses Djokovic, COVID, and Lia Thomas in a CNN Interview
The GOAT addresses two of sport’s greatest ongoing controversies – Novak Djokovic in tennis, and Lia Thomas in swimming.
American College Connection Names Kevin Weldon New Director of Club Relations
Weldon will take over the new ACC program that will establish partnerships with club teams in the U.S. and Canada.
