2025 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year — 13-14
Karina Plaza, from Mecklenburg, and Joey Eaddy, from Revolution, earned the 2025 Swammy Awards for Age Group Swimmer of the Year in the 13-14 age group.
World Aquatics Names 2025 Athletes of The Year For Diving, Water Polo, & More
American high diver James Lichtenstein was 1 of 12 athletes from 9 countries to be named a World Aquatics athlete of the year in 6 sports
2025 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year — 11-12
Ayden Tan (above) set seven 11-12 NAG records between June and September, locking up his Swammy as the 11-12 male swimmer of the year.
2025 Swammy Awards: U.S. Coach of the Year – Bob Bowman
Bowman’s swimmers combined to win 10 individual medals at the World Championships, and he landed eight athletes on the U.S. roster for Singapore.
Michael Phelps Recognized as Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winner for 2025
Michael Phelps’ efforts beyond the water, and into the mental health space has earned him Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award for 2025.
2025 Swammy Awards: U.S. Club Coach of the Year – Steve Morsilli (Pleasanton Seahawks)
Morsilli founded the Pleasanton Seahawks in December 1982 and serves as Head Coach/CEO and Senior-Elite Group Coach.
How Unusual Is Rylee Erisman’s 21.6 in the 50 Free + 4:34 in the 500 Free?
Only one other swimmer in history has been under 4:35 in the 500 yard free and under 21.7 in the 50 yard free – and Erisman did it at 16.
2025 Swammy Awards: Heart Of A Champion – Jack Punswick
Following a 2024 Kansas 6A state title, Punswick was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He returned to finish 2nd in 2025 and became cancer free.
2025 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year – 17-18
Claire Weinstein and Campbell McKean take home the Swammy for 17-18 Age-Group Swimmer of the Year in an absolutely stacked category.
2025 Swammy Awards: Comeback Swimmer of the Year
Luca Urlando came back from three shoulder dislocations and missing the 2021 Olympic Team to win the gold in the 200 fly at the 2025 World Championships.
2025 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year — 15-16
In a talent-rich field, Rylee Erisman and Luka Mijatovic are the 15-16 Age Group Swimmers of the Year for the second consecutive year.
2025 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year — 10&Under
Annabelle Hayes won the 2025 Swammy Award for the Top 10 & Under girl’s swimmer of the year after she led the nation in 11 events.
Northwestern Commit Zack Kusch Breaks Rutgers Pool Record At 2025 Holiday Classic
Even though Rutgers University no longer field a men’s swim team, pool records are still getting broken in Piscataway, New Jersey.
“What Are Our Goals?” Michael Phelps Responds to USOPTC Policy
Michael Phelps posted a comment on his Instagram story about the new USOPTC policy disallowing international swimmers during 2028.
“Katie Ledecky Was My Goliath”: Ariarne Titmus Talks About Rivalry After Retirement
Ariarne Titmus referred to Katie Ledecky as the “Goliath” to her “David” in an interview after announcing her retirement.
