Longtime Swimming Announcer Sam Kendricks Battling Rare Form of Cancer
Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in swimming in the United States for over two decades, was diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma in August 2021.
Bella Brito, Edward Kim Pick Up Multiple Wins At Pacific Coast All-Star Meet
Bella Brito picked up gold in the 500 and 100 freestyle, while Nguyen took first place in both the 100 fly, 100 breast, and 200 IM.
Texas Man Becomes First Charged Under New U.S. Anti-Doping Law
The man was charged for providing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics, including Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare.
World Junior Medalist Ekaterina Nikonova Arrives at University of Florida
With SCM to SCY converted sprint freestyle times that rank among the NCAA’s best, Nikonova is a huge addition to the Florida squad.
Lakeside Aquatic Club Lowers 11-12 NAGs In Mixed 200 & 400 Medley Relay
The LAC team of Evan Pan-Wang, Charlie Wang, Lily Andruss and Kennedi Southern combined to break a pair of 11-12 NAGs in the mixed medley relays.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Sakci Calls Out FINA, 75 with Fins, and 10 WRs in Paris
we discuss Emre Sakci challenging FINA for transparency, 75 swim with fins, and Swimnex predicting 10 world records at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Jeff Julian Will Leave Rose Bowl to Start New Pro Group at Mission Viejo
Jeff Julian, who is the head coach of the ISL’s Cali Condors, will launch a new professional and post-grad training group at Mission Viejo.
CFP National Championship Matchup Features Two Swim Schools For Third Time
The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Georgia Bulldogs in what will be the third time the championship game features two swimming & diving programs (M&W).
Olympic Medalist And Former Georgia Pro Natalie Hinds Returns To Florida
Hinds, who raced collegiately for the University of Florida but has been training in Georgia, announced that she has returned to train with the Gators.
2021 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 17-18
Arlington Aquatic Club’s Torri Huske and Baylor Nelson from SwimMAC Carolina are the 2021 Swammy winners for the 17-18 age group.
2021 Swammy Awards: Male Swimmer Of The Year, Caeleb Dressel
3-time winner of this award Caeleb Dressel won 5 gold medals in Tokyo and downed a number of Olympic and world records along the way.
Tom Shields Reveals Pneumonia Diagnosis Following SC World Championships
2-time US Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields has revealed that he has been diagnosed with pneumonia for the second time following the SC World Championships.
Multiple Early-January NCAA Swim Meets Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Florida State, Penn State, Auburn, and Georgia Tech are among those schools whose meets have been canceled this week due to the virus.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Knoxville Cancelled, Sakci World Record, & Project Immortal
We discuss USA Swimming canceling the Pro Swim in Knoxville, Emre Sakci’s 50 Breast world record, and Adam Peaty’s ‘Project Immortal’.
2021 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 15-16
Claire Curzan of TAC Titans and Daniel Diehl from Cumberland YMCA Sea Otters have won the 2021 Swammy awards for the 15-16 age category.
