Juan Pupo Buch Breaks Chas Morton’s 50 free LSC Record
12-year old Juan Pupo Buch from Coast Aquatics broke an 11-12 LSC record in the 50 free formerly held by storied age group swimmer Chas Morton.
NCAA Facilitator Resigns Due To Organization’s New Transgender Policy
A trans facilitator in the NCAA has resigned in the wake of the organization’s Board of Governors announcing a new transgender policy last week.
SwimSwam Breakdown: World Champs Postponed, Ledecky Beats Grothe, Walsh AM-R
We discuss the 2022 World Champs postponement, Ledecky beating Grothe in a 500 free, and Gretchen Walsh setting a new American record in the 50-yard back
USA Swimming Expands Team Services Department To Enhance Club & Member Services
USAS has restructured and expanded its Team Services unit to enhance member services and provide more direct contact and support to members and clubs.
USA Diving Announces Dates and Locations of 2022 Zone Championships
USA Diving announces the dates and locations for five of the six 2022 USA Diving Zone Championships events.
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.
