2025 World Championships Previews: Katie Ledecky Continues 1500 Freestyle Reign in Singapore
The women’s 1500 freestyle is one of the events at Worlds where we aren’t questioning who will win, just if she will break the World Record in the process
Loyola Academy Hall of Famer, Former Illinois Swimmer Phil Andrew Joins Race for Congress
Former swimmer Phil Andrew brings story of resilience to his run for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District. (Above: Phil and wife Michelle Andrew)
Three Swim People Added to US Center for SafeSport Database With Bans or Restrictions
Three individuals connected to swimming have been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s public database of infractions.
A3 Performance Signs 2x Olympic Medalist, Katharine Berkoff, Following Record-Breaking Debut in the Brand’s Newest Tech Suit, PRANA
A powerhouse in the pool and a formidable presence on the world stage, Katharine brings relentless drive, elite performance, and a deep love for the sport.
2025 World Championship Previews: Douglass and Chikunova Face Off in 200 Breaststroke
The women’s 200 breaststroke is shaping up to be a battle between Olympic Champion Kate Douglass and World Record Holder Evgenia Chikunova.
Olympic Champion Torri Huske Pushes Into New Tech With deboer swim
This collaboration marks a big milestone for Huske and deboer, as they commit to a close working relationship aimed at revolutionizing competitive swimming.
314 Days into CEO Search, USA Swimming Appoints Jake Grosser As New COO
USA Swimming has promoted Jake Grosser to Chief Operating Officer 314 days into their search for a new CEO, and 131 days since Rawak resigned.
All The Links + Swimmers To Watch At All Three Of The Speedo Sectionals This Week
SwimSwam has compiled a list of all the links that you might need, as well as some swimmers to watch, for this weekend’s Speedo Sectionals meets.
ASCA And Fitter & Faster Announce 2025 Top Age Group Coaches
This year, there will be three winners of the Fitter & Faster ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year (one for each size category).
2025 World Championships Previews: Can Tang Qianting Defend Her 100 Breaststroke Title?
Qianting Tang is the reigning World Champion in the women’s 100 breaststroke, and she will be attempting to defend her title vs a very deep field behind her
U.S. Center for SafeSport Releases 2024 Annual Report; Emotional Abuse Complaints Spike Again
The U.S. Center for SafeSport reported an increase in reports of emotional and physical abuse, but a decrease in reports of sexual abuse, in 2024.
USOPC First Billion-Dollar NOC, Swimming Among Highest Funding Priorities
The USOPC topped $1B in assets for the first time ever in 2024, with swimming among the most heavily supported Olympic sports.
The Legacy of Lilly King, and What Comes Next for United States Breaststrokers
We are in the final month of the storied “Lilly King Breaststroke Era” in the United States and new swimmers are rising to take her place.
Supreme Court Agrees To Review Bans On Transgender Athletes In Women’s Sports
The court will review a pair of cases in Idaho and West Virginia that bar transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ school sports.
CSCAA Names Over 2,700 Swimmers To 2024-25 Scholar All-America Team
Eight student-athletes recognized as Scholar All-Americans were also honored as Swimmers or Divers of the Year, including Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh.
