Michael Andrew Posts Vlog Describing His Breakout Meet in Des Moines
Michael Andrew swam three lifetime bests at the 2020 Pro Swim Series in Des Moines a couple weekends ago and his new vlog gave us behind the scenes.
Sheffield & Sao Paulo WPS World Series Stops Canceled, Indianapolis Postponed
As of Tuesday, only the final meet of the formerly seven-meet series in Berlin, Germany remains unaffected. Four events have now been fully canceled.
CAS Won’t Hold In-Person Hearings Until May; Video-Conferencing an Option
Delayed CAS decisions could affect swimming in multiple ways, including a decision on Australian Shayna Jack’s fate and that of RUSADA.
The Tantalizing Proposition of A 100 Fly Showdown Between Chalmers & Dressel
The men’s 100m free is one of the most highly-anticipated events for the 2020 Olympic Games, but key players Kyle Chalmers & Caeleb Dressel may meet again.
USA Swimming Extends Moratorium to April 30th, Cancelling Mission Viejo PSS
The stop would have been the penultimate of the five-meet 2019-2020 Pro Swim Series circuit and was set to feature night prelims and morning finals.
Loggerhead Time Trial: Harris Smashes Best with Video of Swim for NCAA Coaches
Though Florida Swimming didn’t sanction time trials, they came up with a creative approach. Coaches filmed at least 2 races to send to college coaches.
Top Quotes From the (Unexpected) Last NCAA Taper Meets – Women’s Midseason
One way we at SwimSwam are dealing with our pain is taking a look back at what ended up being the last taper meets of the NCAA season
USA Swimming Announces Last Chance Trials Qualifier; Pending COVID-19 Status
The 2020 Swim Omaha Cup has been scheduled for 3 months from now. However, as COVID-19 numbers rise in the Midwest, the fate of the Cup and Trials are…
Bachman and Bradley Develop Guide to Help Clubs through Coronavirus Adversity
The guide gives advice on finance and budgeting for clubs, online learning and meeting resources, and how to keep engaging throughout practice cancellations.
US Para Swimming ‘Still Proceeding with Planning’ for World Series Stop in Indy
Two meets out of the formerly seven-meet series have already been canceled – the Indianapolis stop, scheduled for April 16-18, is currently a “go.”
USA Water Polo Officially Cancels Inaugural Women’s DIII National Championship
The inaugural women’s DIII Water Polo National Championship has formally been canceled, though many involved schools had already shut down their athletics.
Weyant Makes Big Drops in 200 Back, 200 Fly on Day 2 of Sarasota Time Trials
Weyant made an even bigger drop in the 200 back, breaking 2:00 for the first time in 1:57.22. That’s a best by over 3.5 seconds.
Swimmers React to 2020 NCAA Championships Cancellation
With the stunning news that all three divisions’ 2020 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships are canceled, swimmers took to social media to air their emotions.
U.S. National Teamer Emma Weyant Clocks Lifetime Best 200 FR in SYS Time Trial
U.S. National Teamer Emma Weyant, a Virginia commit, won 4 events as Sarasota held a time trial on Friday after meet cancellations due to the coronavirus.
WATCH: David Fitch Beats NCAA D3 Record With 46.83 100 Fly With Flip Turns
While the time may never enter the official USA Swimming or NCAA results database, Kenyon junior David Fitch gave a taste of what could have been on Friday.