Michael Phelps Hits 20-Year Anniversary Of Owning The 400 IM World Record
Phelps first broke the 400 IM world record in August 2002, and now that he’s hit the 20-year mark, is closing in on the world record reign in recent history.
2019 World Junior Championships Medalist Suspended for Whereabouts Failings
Stanford swimmer Isabel Gormley, a 2019 World Junior Championships silver medalist, has been suspended for missing three doping tests in a year.
Mark Spitz Featured in 1972 Olympics 50 Year Anniversary Documentary
Mark Spitz to be a featured medalist in Olympic Channel docu-series, “’72: A Gathering of Champions”, a celebration of 50 years the since Munich Games
LA County Holds Off California State To Win Their 46th USLA National Championship
LA County Surf Life Saving Association capped off the 2022 USLA National Championships by hoisting the coveted Howard Lee Trophy.
UVA To Kick Off 2022-23 NCAA Season With Dual Meets Against Florida and Texas
The University of Virginia will open their 2022-2023 swimming & diving season with dual meets against two of the country’s top programs.
Ohio State Rounds-Out New Staff, Hires Brian Schrader As Assistant Swim Coach
Ohio State has announced the hire of Brian Schrader as the school’s new Assistant Swimming Coach, rounding out the new coaching staff under Bill Dorenkott.
US Paralympic Gold Medalist Mallory Weggemann Expecting Her First Child
After several rounds of IVF, US Paralympic Champion Mallory Weggemann has announced her pregnancy alongside husband Jay Snyder.
ASCA Announces Six Nominees for 2022 Coach of the Year
On September 8th, the ASCA will be announcing the winner of the 2022 George Haines Coach of the Year award from the six nominated coaches.
SwimSwam Breakdown: ASU Pro Group, NCAA 5th Years, & The “2-Year Taper”
We discuss Regan Smith and others moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, the fairness of NCAA 5th years, and not “fully tapering” for 2 years.
A Brief History of Female Swimmers Turning Pro Early & Forgoing NCAA Eligibility
Regan Smith is the latest in a long line of female swimmers who have turned pro early, and history shows us it’s a decision that doesn’t always work out.
Junior Guards Competition Highlights Day 1 of 2022 USLA National Lifeguard Champs
The Jersey Mike’s United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships kicked off in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Wednesday.
World Record Holder Regan Smith To Leave Stanford, Turn Pro & Join Bob Bowman
Smith is leaving the Cardinal after racing just one season in the NCAA, having won the national title last year in the women’s 200 backstroke.
Olympic Champ Chase Kalisz Will Leave Georgia, Set To Train At ASU With Bob Bowman
Kalisz’s move means he will reunite at Arizona State with Bob Bowman, who was his age group coach at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.
Watch the Most Intense Swim-Off Ever: 5-Way Girls 50 Free Swim-Off at US Jr. Nats
There was a 5-way tie for 24th place in prelims of the girls 50 free at the 2022 US Junior Nationals, resulting in a 5-person swim-off.
USA Swimming Partners With RealResponse, A Confidential Platform to Report Abuse
Starting September 1, 2022, USA Swimming members will be able to submit reports of abuse anonymously or on the record by texting 888-270-SWIM.
