US National Team Alumnus Reed Malone Announces Retirement
Reed Malone, who made back-to-back US National Teams from 2014 through 2016, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming.
Two Names Added To SafeSport Database, USA Swimming Banned List
Two more swimming-related names now appear in the SafeSport database: Thomas Bell was permanently banned and Kyle Lippiatt temporarily suspended.
Pelaez, Podkoscielny Add Trials Cuts At FG Senior Qualifier; Atkinson In Action
World record holder Alia Atkinson (pictured) took on three events over the weekend in Plantation, Florida.
Margo Geer Announces She is Retiring 4 Months Before U.S. Olympic Trials
USA National Teamer Margo Geer announced today that she has decided to retire from competitive swimming now, rather than competing through to Olympic Trials.
From 38th Trials Seed To Olympic Gold: The Stories of Low Seeds
It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.
Hokies Set 3 Pool Records on Final Day of VT Invite
The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped the final day of their Virginia Tech Invite with 3 pool records, bringing the total to 10 pool records broken over the meet.
Three SwimAtlanta Teens Add New Olympic Trials Cuts
Virginia commit Jack Aikins was one of three SwimAtlanta swimmers to add Olympic Trials cuts on Sunday. His pickup in the 50 free is his 4th Wave 1 cut.
Piper McNeil Downs 15-16 Year Old 100 Back Oklahoma State Record From 2006
Piper McNeil had a dominant 100 backstroke performance this week, downing Samantha Woodward’s previous mark from 14 years ago.
Phelps v. Brady: The Similarities Between Two of the Greatest of All-Time
Tom Brady and Michael Phelps are considered two of the greatest athletes of all-time, and have many similarities between their careers.
Oman National Team Head Coach Srdjan FIlipovic Dies at Age 49
Srdjan Filipovic, who had served as the head coach of Oman’s National Team since taking over in 2019, died this week at the age of 49.
Wisconsin Commit Stoneburg Throws Down 9:34 1000 Free, Moves to #2 in Country
Wisconsin class of 2026 commit Blair Stoneburg threw down a sizzling best time of 9:34.74 in the 1000 freestyle to move to #2 in the country.
Group of Women’s Sport Icons Seeks ‘Science-Based Approach to Trans Inclusion’
A group of Olympians & women’s sports advocates are calling for the inclusion of trans athletes, balanced with fair opportunities within women’s sports.
A How-To Guide For Indiana’s Pulley & Underwater Video System
Indiana has a unique way of combining underwater video and a weight-bearing pulley system – and now they’re sharing their intel with SwimSwam readers.
Belmont Pool Replacement Project Seeks Approval At Commission Hearing Feb. 11
The project advisory committee is asking members of the swimming community to send correspondence encouraging the commission to approve the plan.
Paralympic Champ Jessica Long To Star in Toyota Super Bowl Ad
13-time Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long is the star of Toyota’s new television ad, set to air during Super Bowl LV this weekend.
