Ryan Held Opens Up About Olympic Trials Disappointment, Training at ASU
Held goes through the disappointment of placing 6th at Trials but then finding out he wouldn’t be taken to Tokyo and processing that for the months to follow
Competitor Coach of the Month: Sergio Lopez Miro
Lopez led the Virginia Tech H20kies to a very strong pair of dual meets in January as we head into championship season.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Kate Douglass
Douglass had an incredible month, going six-for-six individually in dual meets while also setting lifetime bests in the 50 back and 100 back.
Join The Journey – United We Rise
USA Down Syndrome Swimming, Inc. (USADSS) is building partnerships and raising expectations for swimmers with Down syndrome, or “T21 Swim Warriors”.
USOPC Operation Gold Payouts Remain the Same for 2022-2024
While it’s not clear what USA Swimming’s Operation Gold meet will be for 2022, the payout structure for the next ‘triad’ will remain unchanged.
What Happened in the Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald Pickleball Match?
No gold medals were won by Michael Phelps on Friday night in Phoenix, but there was plenty of banter with NFL superstar Larry Fitzgerald.
USA Swimming Won’t Send A Team To World University Games In 2022
USA Swimming informed its National Team and National Junior Team athletes that its focus is turning to the 2023 WUGs in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Shaine Casas Openly Discusses Choice to Go Pro, Train with Eddie Reese
Few swimmers choose to put their degree on hold to focus on their athletic career, but we see it frequently in other sports.
Ryan Lochte Speaks On Missing 2021 Olympic Team, Eyes FINA World Cup
Lochte says he felt depressed after missing the Olympic team last year, and plans to go all-in on the FINA World Cup in 2022.
Where, When, and How to Watch Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald in Pickleball
The marquee showdown of the PPA Desert Ridge Pickleball Open this weekend, a celebrity match between the most decorated swimmer…
Class of 2023 #3 Nate Germonprez Swims Best Time in 100 Breast at Skywalk Open
Texas-commit and #3 in the class of 2023 Nate Germonprez (above) swam a best time in the 100 breast at the 2022 DSMY Skywalk Open in Des Moines, IA.
FINA Won’t Extend Age Eligibility For Postponed World Junior Championships
The 2022 FINA World Junior Championships are scheduled for August 23-28 in Kazan, Russia. FINA has decided to not extend eligibility after a postponement, meaning no title defenses for Evgenia Chikunova (above).
Rhyan White on Going From 4th at The Olympics (Twice) to Winning a World Title
White discusses managing her emotions through Trials, the Games, and afterword when she came back to Alabama to kick off her senior season
Puerto Rican Olympian Miriam Sheehan Posts Best Times in Iowa
Puerto Rican Olympian Miriam Sheehan returned to action in January, swimming in only her third meet since the Olympics in Tokyo and posting best times.
11-Year Old Mikayla Tan Swims Top Ranked 200/400 IM
11-year old Mikayla Tan from Sacramento’s DART Swimming recently swam the fastest 11-12 200 IM and the second fastest 11-12 400 IM this season.
