Swim of the Week: Krueger’s Breakthrough 48.46 In 100 Free
Krueger tied for 17th at Olympic Trials, missing the chance for a second swim. But his time this week would have tied him for 6th in the Trials final.
US Olympian David Boudia Joins Purdue as Full Time Assistant Diving Coach
Purdue University has announced that US Olympic gold medalist David Boudia will be joining the coaching staff as a full time assistant diving coach.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
How many medals will Caeleb Dressel win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? SwimSwam’s staff picks all of the races for this summer’s big meet.
Kentucky Hires Four-Time NCAA Qualifier Bridgette Alexander as Assistant Coach
Class of 2018 Kentucky grad Alexander was an assistant coach at Buffalo last season whose women’s program won their first-ever MAC Championship title in 2021.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Sjostrom’s 100 Fly Title & WR in Jeopardy
Three women cracked the 56-second barrier in the LCM 100 fly, threatening Sarah Sjostrom’s 55.48 world record. But is Sjostrom’s Olympic title also in danger?
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Preview: A New Champion Will Emerge In W 200 Breast
Lilly King and Annie Lazor are in the hunt for a 1-2 finish in the women’s 200 breaststroke in Tokyo.
NCAA Programs With the Most Athletes on the 2020 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team
Jack Bauerle’s University of Georgia program has 7 alumni on the Tokyo 2020 US Olympic Swimming Team, more than any other school.
SwimSwam Pulse: 75% of Voters Banking On 7 Or Fewer WRs in Tokyo
Nearly 75% of voters are expecting a very limited number of world records at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 7 or fewer total world record swims.
Who Are Pita, the Shirtless Tongan Flag Bearer, & His Swimming Teammates?
Famous Tongan Olympian Pita “Mr. Tonga” Taufatofua walked topless and oiled-up in the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Preview: Ledecky Hunting for 1st Women’s 1500 Gold
The women’s 1500 free is 1 of 3 new events added to the Olympic swimming schedule this year, along with the men’s 800 free, and the mixed 4×100 medley relay.
IOC & Tokyo 2020 Ban Social Media Teams From Showing Kneeling Athletes
An updated IOC Rule 50 addressed concerns that protests were confined to less-visible venues. But a blackout on images of protests undercuts that visibility.
WATCH: 1,824 Drones Light Up the Sky at #Tokyo2020 Olympics
For the second straight Olympic Games, an aerial drone show has become one of the highlights of the opening ceremonies on Friday in Tokyo.
How to Get The 170-Page Data-Rich Editorial Olympic Guide By Swimming Stats
This is an ad-free, one-off, 170-page editorial Olympic Guide produced for media outlet’s coverage as well as for swimming nerds around the world.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: US Seeks 7th-Straight Men’s 100 Back Gold
If World Record holder Ryan Murphy (above) wins gold in the 100 backstroke in Tokyo, this will be America’s 7th consecutive gold medal in this event.
SwimSwam’s Olympic Pick’ Em Contest: Ledecky, Peaty Emerge As Big Favorites
More than 99% of readers have picked both Katie Ledecky (women’s 1500 free) and Adam Peaty (men’s 100 breast) to win gold in their respective events in Tokyo.
