30th Anniversary Of Top Gun Is Our Excuse To Give Swimmers Nicknames
If Michael Phelps were a fighter pilot in the movie ‘Top Gun’, what would he use as his call sign?
USA Swimming’s First-Ever Executive Director Ray Essick Passes Away
Ray Essick, the first Executive Director of USA Swimming, passed away on Saturday night. Essick guided the organization from its formation in 1980 until his retirement in 1997, when current Executive Director Chuck Wielgus took over.
UPDATE 3: Steven Munatones Awake, Walking After Heart Attack
The news continues to improve from California, where open water swimming legend Steven Munatones continues to improve a week after having…
Scottish Squad Headed to Indy For Arena Pro Swim In June
Corrie Scott is a member of the Scottish swimming squad who will be traveling to Indianapolis to compete at the 2016 Arena Pro Swim June 3-5th.
The Benefits of a Larger Olympic Trials
Update: A previous version of this article listed the 2008 Olympic Team based on the psych sheet, not the final…
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Youth and Experience to Clash in W. 50 Free
Abbey Weitzeil is a young star in the making who will be vying for a spot on the Olympic team in the 50 free.
31 Athletes Caught in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Re-Testing
Names, sports, and nationalities of the 31 athletes who tested positive have not yet been released.
Ricardo David Vargas Qualifies for Mexican Olympic Team
Ricardo David Vargas joins Cal Aquatics’ Long Gutierrez and Lilana Ibanez on the Mexican Olympic Squad.
2016 Olympic Trials: Vollmer Back on Top of American 100 Butterfly
Dana Vollmer was made for the 100 fly. The 28-year-old dominated the race at the 2012 Olympics en route to…
Phelps: “I felt like I didn’t want to see another day”
4 months out from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps is going in with a much different mindset than…
Athletes Stand Up To Doping: Brent Hayden
“Athletes stand up to doping” is a new SwimSwam exclusive series where we reach out to athletes and get their unique perspectives on the recent doping issues. To follow along with all the recent doping scandals that have plagued the sport of swimming in the last few months, click here.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 4 Race Videos
Canada’s Santo Condorelli had a very convincing win in the men’s 100 freestyle on the final night in Charlotte.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Sunday Night Recap (Video)
Lilly King was victorious on the final night of racing at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte in the 50 breast.
Atlanta Classic Day 3 Finals: Race Videos
Take a look at Elizabeth Beisel’s 200 back win and many others on the last day of competition at the 2016 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day Four Finals Live Recap
Dana Vollmer put down the fastest 100 free time by an American female this year in prelims this morning.