Poland’s David Szczygiel Commits to Davenport
David Szczygiel has committed to Division II Davenport University with the potential to make an impact at both the conference and national levels.
Emre Sakci Breaks SCM 50 Breast World Record, First Person Under 25 Seconds
Emre Sakci set a new SCM 50 breaststroke world record at the Turkish National Championships on Monday with a time of 24.95.
SwimSwam’s 10 Most-Liked Instagram Posts of 2021
For the second year in a row, Caeleb Dressel was featured in half of SwimSwam’s top 10 most-liked Instagram posts for the year.
2021 Swammy Awards: US Female Swimmer of the Year, Katie Ledecky
After a two-year hiatus from winning this award, Katie Ledecky is once again the winner of the Swammy for US Female Swimmer of the Year.
Distance Freestyler Elliot Fox Commits to Rollins
Elliot Fox will stay in-state in Florida with her commitment to Division II Rollins College beginning in fall 2022.
Blacks Can’t Swim REWIND Set For Release In Summer 2022
The film will be the third in the series following “A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim” and Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” from producer Ed Accura.
Tennessee Associate Head Coach Ashley Jahn on Weaving Joy into Swimming
One big thing Jahn hits on that is unique about this season is the energy that the “COVID 5th year” swimmers bring to the pool deck.
2021 Swammy Awards: Breakout Male Swimmer Of The Year, Bobby Finke (USA)
American Bobby Finke broke through big-time at this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, capturing the men’s 800m and 1500m freestyle gold medals.
Kliment Kolesnikov Shares What he Gained from the 2021 ISL Season
Kolesnikov, coming off of a 6-medal performance in Abu Dhabi, reflects on his entire SCM fall and what he’s gained through so much racing
Ilya Shymanovich Speaks on First Ever World Title
Belarus’ Ilya Shymanovich, who set the World Record earlier this year, broke the SC Worlds meet record en route to the gold medal in 55.70
Distance Freestyler Leah Fonnotto Commits to Florida Tech
Leah Fonnotto has announced her commitment to stay in-state at Florida Tech. She will arrive on campus next fall as a member of the class of 2026.
Shaine Casas Recaps First Short Course (Or Any Course) World Title
The United States’ Shaine Casas pulled off the upset win in the men’s 100 back, touching first in 49.23 two tenths ahead of Russian star Kliment Kolesnikov.
Ian Matos, Brazilian Olympic Diver, Dies at 32
Ian Matos, who competed at the Rio Olympics, died December 21 as a result of a two-month battle with an infection that spread to multiple parts of his body.
Charlotte Hook on Building From Morning Swim to Produce Outside Smoke Silver
The United States’ Charlotte Hook charged hard on the second half, moving from 8th at the 50 and 6th at the 100 to grab the silver medal in 2:04.35
2021 Swammy Awards: World Junior Male Swimmer Of The Year, Hwang Sunwoo (KOR)
South Korea’s Hwang Sunwoo reaped the first elite international medal of his young career and it was gold, earning him a Swammy award as well.
