SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Say Ledecky Should Skip Taper For U.S. Trials
SwimSwam readers overwhelmingly expressed their support for no taper or a limited taper for Ledecky in Omaha. 94.5% in all voted for one of those two options.
USA Swimming’s Olympic Trials Qualifier List by the Numbers
USA Swimming released a new Trials qualifier list this week updated with all swims through June 7th. This is likely…
Schroeder YMCA’s Hannah Saiz Races a 400 Meter Butterfly
At the Shorewood Long Course Open in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Hannah Saiz of the Schroeder YMCA finished 7th in the 400 free…
NCAA Runner-Up Sarah Gibson Swims Lifetime Best in 100 LCM Fly
Texas Senior Circuit Long Course Meet #2 June 8th-10th, 2016 College Station, Texas (Texas A&M University) Live results available on…
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Free & USA Redemption
At the 2015 FINA World Championships, the American men failed to make the finals of the 4×100 free relay. In the face of heavy criticism, quite a few up and comers have stepped up for the USA.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Legacy and Future in Men’s 200 IM
The 200 IM will be the only race at Olympic Trials that will feature the two fastest men ever – Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps – competing against each other.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Great Depth In Women’s 100 Free
The race for the top 6 spots should be extremely close, and we may see at least 8 swimmers under the 54 barrier. The race for and individual Olympic bid in this event will be even more exciting, with the likes of Franklin, Manuel, Weitzeil, Coughlin, and possibly Ledecky contesting for a top 2 finish.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Who Will Join Ledecky in the 800?
A strong field of American women led by Katie Ledecky will enter the fray in Omaha with their sites set on earning their chance to bring their best 800 meter freestyle to Rio.
VIDEO: Retrospective Documentary On 2008 Phelps-Cavic Showdown
Omega Timing has published a short mini-documentary on its YouTube channel looking back at the thrilling 100 fly race in 2008 between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic.
Olympian Mark Pinger appointed General Manager of arena North America
Pinger represented his country winning bronze medals in the 4×100 freestyle relay at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games in Barcelona and Atlanta. He was also named German swimmer of the year in 1992.
“The Last Gold” Premieres at LA Film Festival to Rave Audience Reviews
“The Last Gold: The greatest untold story in Olympic swimming history,” which recounts the struggle the U.S. women’s swim team had against the doped East Germans at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montréal, opened on Monday at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Watch: Cullen Jones on Good Morning America
Early this morning, U.S. Olympian Cullen Jones got an opportunity to bring some recognition to the sport with his segment on Good Morning America.
Pat Mead Joins Wife Maureen on USA Swimming Banned List
Pat Mead was placed on the USA Swimming Banned List on June 3rd for two counts against the Code of Conduct Rule Book.
Olympic Trials: Managing Prelims, Semis and Finals
Most events at the Olympic Trials have 3 rounds, prelims, semis, and finals. For the first two rounds, the only thing that matters is qualifying for the next round.
Cullen Jones On ‘Good Morning America’ Today (June 7th)
Get to a TV or your phone to watch Cullen Jones take a swim on Times Square.
