History Lessons: Taking A Look At The Last Masse/Smith/McKeown 100 Back Matchup
It’s among the most anticipated matchups of Tokyo 2020 and it has actually happened twice before. Check out this SwimSwam history lesson to find out when.
University of Florida Adds Alumnus Jack Szaranek to Swimming Coaching Staff
After spending last season as a volunteer assistant with the University of Florida, Jack Szaranek will join the staff full time next season.
Nathan Adrian Weighs in on 400 Free Relay, Why Top Seed Should Pick Their Lane
The most interesting thing Nathan said: we should start a petition that top seed gets to choose what lane they swim in at night.
Michigan Hires Penn State Assistant Priscilla Barletta for 2021-22 Season
Barletta was primarily working with the distance group during her 2-year stint at Penn State.
USA, Australia & Spain Improve To 2-0 In Women’s Olympic Water Polo Tournament
American Rachel Fattal scored two goals in Team USA’s 12-7 victory over China to move to 2-0 in Olympic women’s water polo action.
Top 5 Viral Swimming Moments So Far At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
From Boxall’s screams to MacNeil’s poor eyesight, check here for the top 5 viral moments from the first 2 days of Tokyo 2020.
Typhoon No. 8 Expected To Reach Japan, Could Interrupt Olympic Events
While typhoon In-fa is no longer expected to be a threat to the Games, typhoon No. 8 is on track to make landfall in Japan within the next day.
Kentucky Promotes Camper, Simpson to Associate Head Coach in Swim Staff Shuffle
Michael Camper and Maclin Simpson, both of whom served as assistant coaches for Kentucky last season, have been promoted to associate head coaches.
WATCH: Ledecky Wins Both 200/1500 FR Heats, Douglass Wins 200 IM Prelims Heat
Watch three-time Olympian Katie Ledecky win both her 200/1500 free prelims heats and NCAA star Kate Douglass win her 200 IM heat to lead the semifinals seeds.
Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 2 Swimming Headlines
Did you miss Sunday night’s action in Tokyo? Have no fear, SwimSwam has all the biggest swimming headlines from the second Olympic finals session for you.
Brent Hayden Becomes Oldest Man to Go Sub-48 in the 100 Free – By 5 Years
Brent Hayden’s Olympic comeback at 37 years old might have cemented his true legacy in Canadian swimming on Monday morning.
Tokyo 2020, South America Day 2 Recap: Scheffer Advances to Men’s 200 FR Final
The Brazilian squad of Breno Correia, Pedro Spajari, Gabriel Santos, and Marcelo Chierighini took 8th place in finals of the men’s 4×100 free relay.
Katie Ledecky Hits 15:35.35 To Mark First-Ever Women’s 1500 Free Olympic Record
During the event’s Olympic debut, Katie Ledecky threw down the 8th fastest performance in history with a 15:35.35 prelim swim.
Overreacting: Former Olympic Champion Le Clos Barely Sneaks Into 200 Fly Semis
South African Chad Le Clos finished 16th in the men’s 200 butterfly prelims, escaping an unceremonious elimination by less than a tenth of a second.
Wang Jianjiahe Advances In 2nd To 1500 Free Final With 15:41.49 Asian Record
Jianjiahe was only about 6 seconds slower than newly minted Olympic record holder Katie Ledecky during the first-ever women’s Olympic 1500 free prelims.
