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.
NCAA Asks U.S. Supreme Court For “Ample Latitude” To Govern College Sports
The NCAA disputes a ruling made by the U.S. Court of Appeals from the Ninth Circuit that it believes blurs the line between college and pro sports.
From 41st Seed To Trials Finalist: The Stories of the 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.
2021 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Cancelled
The D3 championships were scheduled for March 17-20 in Federal Way, Washington.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Nebraska Will Now Allow Indoor Venues at 100% Capacity
Nebraska has taken all restrictions off indoor venues, though there’s no guarantee yet every seat will be filled for US Olympic Trials in June.
USA Swimming Announces 300-Person March Pro Swim Series At San Antonio
The 2021 Pro Swim Series will return to San Antonio, this time with a slightly-expanded participant field from March 3-6.
