All of SwimSwam’s Top 20 HS Recruits of ’16 Should Make NCAAs as Frosh
Meghan Small, who was our #1 recruit last year, is seeded 4th in the 200 IM.
Cal’s Kathleen Baker Opts Out of 200 Free for NCAAs
In a predictable move, Cal sophomore Kathleen Baker has scratched out of the 200 freestyle, where her 1:43.17 from last weekend’s Pac 12 Championships ranked her sixth in the nation.
VIDEO: Watch Michael Phelps’ House Testimony on Clean Sport
Michael Phelps testified before the House Energy & Commerce Committee on Tuesday, February 28th, about clean sport.
U.S. Open Record Watch: Adam Peaty Could Make Marks at Indy PSS
Adam Peaty and a strong British team will descend upon Indianapolis this weekend for the second stop on the 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series. Peaty, the world record holder in the 100 breaststroke, could lower the U.S. Open Record in the 100 breast.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Braden Holloway, NC State
Competitor Coach of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based coach who has risen above…
Hardcore Swimmer of the Month: Lilly King, Indiana
Hardcore Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer or water polo player who…
2017 Arena PSS Indy – British Invasion Mix Of Veterans & New Faces
Even though 100m breaststroke world record holder Adam Peaty is competing in Indianapolis, he’s listed as swimming one event you wouldn’t expect.
Stanford Wins Pac-12 400 FR Relay with New NCAA, American Record
Simone Manuel, Katie Ledecky, Janet Hu, and Lia Neal came together to win gold in a new NCAA and American Record time of 3:08.51. With that, they also accomplished a sweep of the 2017 Pac-12 relay titles.
Conger Posts 3rd Fastest 200 Fly Ever in Big 12 Meet Record of 1:39.1
On the final night of competition at the 2017 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships, Texas’ Jack Conger defended his 200 fly title in Meet Record fashion.
Reece Whitley Blasts 51.84 100 Breast to Re-Break National HS Record
Penn Charter junior Reece Whitley put together another monster swim in the 100 breast, breaking the National Independent High School and overall High School Records with a 51.84.
Kathleen Baker Rocks 1:48.3 200 Back to Break Pac-12 Meet Record
Cal’s Kathleen Baker shredded her way to the 3rd fastest performance in history, clocking a 1:48.33 to clip Elizabeth Pelton’s Meet Record from 2013.
Will Licon Rips 1:49.8 200 Breast for New Big 12 Meet Record
Licon threw down a 1:49.89 in front of the home crowd, successfully defending his Big 12 title and topping the field by 5 seconds with a new Big 12 Meet Record.
Tasija Karosas Clips Big 12 Meet Record; Wins 200 Back in 1:51.1
Texas’ Tasija Karosas completed a successful sweep of the backstroke titles at the 2017 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships, winning gold in a Big 12 Meet Record time of 1:51.11.
Hall of Fame Swim Coach Bob Gillett Dies
Hall of Fame Swim Coach Bob Gillett passed away this morning in Phoenix, Arizona after suffering a heart attack. Gillett…
Michelle Konkoly Breaks American Record in 50 Yard Free (S9)
2016 Paralympic Champion Michelle Konkoly has broke the American Record in the 50 yard freestyle for S9s while swimming at the…
