More Swimmers Beat Their Seed Times at U.S. Olympic Trials in 2020 Than in 2016
29.6% of times were faster than entry times at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II while in 2016 this number was 26.1% for the top 40 seeds in each event.
Michael Andrew Opens Up About Decision Not To Receive COVID Vaccine
Andrew discussed his reasoning behind not receiving the vaccine prior to the Tokyo Games despite potentially putting his teammates at risk.
2021 Olympic Media Day – Press Conference: Dave Durden, Greg Meehan
Olympic head coaches Dave Durden and Greg Meehan discuss how training camp has gone thus far, what they’ve seen from certain athletes, and much more.
2021 Olympic Media Day – Press Conference: Michael Andrew, Chase Kalisz
Michael Andrew and Chase Kalisz discuss topics such as navigating through the COVID-19 protocols and embracing the pain of the 400 IM
2021 Olympic Media Day – Press Conference: Smith, Ledecky, King
Regan Smith, Katie Ledecky, and Lilly King discuss topics such as being a teenager on the Olympic team and not having McDonald’s in the Olympic village.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: No Room For Error In Women’s 50 Freestyle
With less than half a minute between the beginning and the end, it truly is anybody’s race in Tokyo in the women’s 50 freestyle.
2021 Olympic Media Day – Press Conference: Manuel, Schmitt, Dressel, Murphy
Team captains Simone Manuel, Allison Schmitt, Caeleb Dressel, and Ryan Murphy addressed topics such as leading Team USA and no fans in the stands in Tokyo.
Rebecca Soni, Caroline Burckle on Mental Wellness Vs. Mental Fortitude
Burckle and Soni are providing athletes with mentors that will have conversations relating to mental health and awareness that the 2 Olympians missed out on
Tokyo 2020 US Olympic Team Birthdays and Zodiac Signs
World Record holder, Caeleb Dressel is one of only two members of the US Olympic swimming roster that was born on a Friday.
Fitter And Faster & ASCA Reveal Top 50 Age Group Coaches Of The Year For 2021
These coaches are selected based on USA Swimming’s National Rankings data for 12 and under swimmers.
Trials Mixed Zone: Hali Flickinger Details Confidence Work with Bob Bowman
The UGA grad notably changed training bases, joining Bob Bowman at ASU, after winning silver at the 2019 Worlds in this event.
Lydia Jacoby Gives Inside Look at 2021 Olympic Training Camp in Hawaii
Jacoby gives a rundown of what training has been like with the Olympic team so far, including sets with Abbey Weitzeil, Katie McLaughlin, and Caeleb Dressel
Scottsdale Aquatic Club Names Andrew Nguyen As New Head Coach
Bellevue Club Swim Team head coach Andrew Nguyen has accepted the head coaching position at Scottsdale Aquatic Club, filling the former role of Kevin Zacher.
CSCAA Announces 2021 Scholar All-American Individual Awards
Kentucky led all DIvision I women’s teams with 12 first-team selections and Texas led all Division I men’s teams with 14 first team selections.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Veterans Yufei & Flickinger Lead W 200 FL
China’s Yufei holds the fastest women’s 200m fly time in the world this season by .41. She and #2 Flickinger made the 2016 Olympic final but did not medal.
