USA Swimming Confirms Cancellation of Pro Swim Series Event In Knoxville
The event, scheduled for January 12-15 in Knoxville, Tenn., has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Olympic News Roundup: IOC Asks Sport Federations to Ensure Fair Competition
Read the biggest Olympic and Paralympic stories outside of the swimming world, like the IOC’s push to ensure all countries can fairly compete in competitions.
2021 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 13-14
Teagan O’Dell of Irvine Novaquatics and Thomas Heilman from Cavalier Aquatics/Piedmont Family YMCA are our 2021 Swammy winners for 13-14s.
Jack Spitser’s Top Swimming Photos of 2021
Jack Spitser compiled his favorite and most memorable images from the year, highlighted by the Olympic Trials and Olympic Games this summer.
2021 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 11-12
La Mirada’s Kayla Han and Joey Campagnola of West Florida Lightning Aquatics are the 2021 Swammy winners for the 11-12 age group.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb
Plumb led the Carmel Swim Club girls to a standout performance at Winter Juniors – East, sweeping the relays and winning 10 total events.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Nic Fink
Fink swept the men’s breaststroke events in the ISL Final and then won six medals at the 2021 Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
2021 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 10 & Under
Delaney O’Toole and Reef McMeeking were the 2021 Swammy Awards for 10-and-unders.
Review Of Retirements & Deaths From The Year 2021
Italian Olympic icon Federica Pelligrini decided to hang up her goggles towards the end of 2021. Review who else retired throughout the year in our roundup.
2021 Swammy Awards: World Junior Female Swimmer of the Year, Lydia Jacoby
One of two juniors to earn an individual medal in Tokyo, Lydia Jacoby is this year’s World Junior Female Swimmer of the Year.
Meet Marshals Won’t Be Required To Be Non-Athlete Members of USA Swimming
Meet marshals will no longer be one of the categories required to become non-athlete members of USA Swimming, with new rules becoming effective Jan. 1.
Olympic News Roundup: Tokyo Olympics Costs Lower Than Anticipated
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world, featuring stories about Tokyo, the NHL, and Salt Lake City.
Lydia Jacoby Gets Olympic Tattoo from Same Artist as Another Famed Olympian
17-year old Lydia Jacoby got her Olympic rings tattoo on Sunday; 9 years ago, Chris Collinsworth gave a tattoo to another American 17-year old swimmer that you’ve probably heard of.
Shaine Casas Recaps First Short Course (Or Any Course) World Title
The United States’ Shaine Casas pulled off the upset win in the men’s 100 back, touching first in 49.23 two tenths ahead of Russian star Kliment Kolesnikov.
Charlotte Hook on Building From Morning Swim to Produce Outside Smoke Silver
The United States’ Charlotte Hook charged hard on the second half, moving from 8th at the 50 and 6th at the 100 to grab the silver medal in 2:04.35
