Leah Smith Breaks Frederica Pellegrini’s 400m Freestyle World University Games Record
American Leah Smith broke the 400m freestyle universiade record at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea Tuesday, putting up a time of 4:04.55 to win heat four and take the top seed heading into the final.
U.S. National Team qualifying may leave athletes requiring double taper meets
The United States will be sending different national teams to three international meets this summer, but selection procedures for the 2015-2016 National Team could leave many of those athletes in need of a second taper meet.
Natalie Coughlin Featured On Cover Of ESPN’s “The Body” Issue – Video Interview
“One of the things I love about the Body Issue so much is that it celebrates the bodies that allow us to be successful in our sport. As a sports fan, I love seeing the differences in body types.”
College Recruiting: There is Nothing Magic About July 1
Don’t panic if you have not received a ton of calls on July 1. This is only the first day that D-I coaches are “allowed” to start making calls.
Three 13-year-olds qualify for Olympic Trials over the weekend
This past weekend, 3 women qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials at just 13 years of age. In the backstroke and breaststroke events, these swimmers could bring a strong presence to the future of Team USA.
Brian King isn’t USA Swimming member, no jurisdiction to ban in United States
Banned Australian swim coach Brian King is not a USA Swimming member, and the United States’ swimming federation lacks the jurisdiction to ban him, USA Swimming said today, but his application could be rejected if he applied in the States.
Boston 2024 expands Olympic bid plans to include huge neighborhood developments
Organizers of Boston’s 2024 Olympic host bid have reformatted their plan as a massive city development project, though some have criticized the expanded plan as “incomplete.”
Bobo Gigi’s Favorite Moments Of Michael Phelps’ Career
In honor of Michael Phelps’s 30th birthday, SwimSwam’s top commenter, Bobo Gigi, has compiled a list of some of his favorite moments from Phelps’ long career.
At age 30, Michael Phelps’ impact on swimming already profound
In honor of Michael Phelps’ 30th birthday, take a look back at the impact he’s already had on the sport of swimming.
Laurel Highlands Coach Laurel Highlands Added to USA Swimming’s Banned List
Laurel Highlands, the former coach of the swim team at the YMCA of Laurel Highlands in Pennsylvania, has been added…
Tickets Go On Sale Monday For 2016 US Olympic Team Trials
Our most recent count of US Olympic Trial Qualifiers as of June 23rd showed that 989 swimmers have qualified for the meet.
Katie Ledecky Wins 200, 400, and 800 Frees at Indiana Meet (RACE VIDEO)
Katie Ledecky just cranked out a better June weekend than any women’s distance swimmer has ever had. Ever.
Katie McLaughlin brings 100 fly NAG below 58 at SMOC
17-year-old Katie McLaughlin broke the 17-18 National Age Group record in the 100 meter fly Saturday night, taking the mark below 58 seconds for the first time ever.
Phoenix Swim Club’s Miriam Sheehan Breaks NAG Record in 100 Meter Backstroke
Miriam Sheehan of the Phoenix Swim Club continues her impressive run of National Age Group Records.
Clare Tuggle Breaks 100 Free National Age Group Record At Clovis Age Group Summer Slam
Clare Tuggle broke two national age group records this weekend at 2015 Clovis Age Group Summer Slam in Fresno, California.
