Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Gretchen Walsh
Between U.S. Nationals and World Juniors, Gretchen Walsh was on fire in the month of August, dropping her best times in five events and winning six WJ golds.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Mike Bottom, Michigan
After a surprise World Championships gold in July, Mike Bottom’s crew kept moving with a Pan Ams gold and a slew of big U.S. Nationals swims in August.
2-Time Worlds Team Member Abrahm DeVine to Join Team Elite in San Diego
The Seattle native and recent Stanford graduate DeVine is heading to San Diego to train under David Marsh.
DC Trident Sign Emma Barksdale, Leah Neale for 2019 ISL Season
Emma Barksdale (above) was the 2019 SEC Champion in the women’s 400 yard IM, while Neale is an Olympic relay silver medalist for Australia.
Interactive Infographics: 2019-2020 U.S. National Swim Team By Qualifying Meet
Check out our Tableau Viz of US National Team qualifying swims among 22 meets in interactive graphs, maps, & charts, plus a simulated 2019 Olympics.
U.S. National Team: Projected Athlete Funding Lists – Saunderson Clips Lochte
Not all US National Teamers earn monthly stipends. We break down top world ranks to get the list of 52 athletes who should earn funding in 2019-2020.
2019-2020 US National Team Qualifying Closes: Projected Roster Here
The qualifying period has closed – who is in line to make the 2019-2020 U.S. National Team and get the accompanying benefits?
2019 World Junior Championships: Pancake Hot Take – WJC Roundup
On the last 2 days of racing, we saw some great swims, with world junior records going down on both days. For that, I give the last 2 days…
Brazilian Swimmers Pick Up 15 Medals on Night 1 of Parapan Ams
Night one of the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru, also saw particularly strong performances from Mexico’s squad.
Andrei Minakov, Lani Pallister Named Swimmers of the Meet at World Juniors
Andrei Minakov (above) of Russia and Lani Pallister of Australia were named the top 2 swimmers at the 2019 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Budapest.
Maxine Parker Becomes 2nd Fastest 17-18 50 Freestyler in US History in Budapest
Maxine Parker of USA shaved off an additional 0.21 seconds and moved up two spots to become the second fastest 17-18 50m freestyler of all-time.
Gretchen Walsh Chomps Simone Manuel’s 15-16 NAG Record in 50 Free at 24.71
Walsh took nine hundredths off of SImone Manuel’s 15-16 NAG record in the 50 free, which was set in 2013 at the World Championships.
Torri Huske Clips Own 15-16 NAG Record in World Juniors 100 Fly Gold
Huske went 57.71 to win World Junior gold tonight, slicing nine hundredths off of her old 15-16 U.S. NAG record in the 100 fly.
Four-Day Ticket Packages Now On Sale for 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials
Four-day ticket packages for 2020 Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, went on sale Friday; lower bowl tickets are sold out.
Foster’s 1:46.10 Anchor Helps Power Americans To New 800 Free Relay WJR
Carson Foster nabbed 200m IM gold at these World Junior C’ships and the teen’s 1:46.10 anchor on the men’s 800 free relay helped the squad nail a new WJR.
