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2019 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Day 2 of the 2019 U.S. National Championships includes prelims of three events: the 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, and 200 backstroke.

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2019 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

We’ll see a Worlds team member in the men’s 200 fly as Justin Wright will be in the mix, but teenage star Luca Urlando looks like the man to beat in this one.

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Five Yoga Poses for Swimmers After Workouts

Incorporating yoga into your training can help a coach support their swimmers in recovering from the stress of the classroom, weight room, and the pool.

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16-Year-Old Jack Alexy Jumps to #3 in 15-16 History in 100 FR, .39 From Dressel

In his first swim under 50 seconds, Somerset Hills YMCA’s Jack Alexy came less than four-tenths away from Caeleb Dressel’s NAG record.

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At U.S. Nats, Lewis Burras Becomes 5th Fastest British 100 Freestyler Ever

British swimmer Lewis Burras just raced the 100m freestyle of his life en route to a time of 48.58 at U.S. Nats, marking his first time ever under 49 seconds.

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Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame to Induct Five in Class of 2019

The Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame will induct the 2019 class of honorees on Saturday, August 24th at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

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US World Junior Roster Updates: Urlando/Nordmann Headline 200 Fly Entries

NAG holder Luca Urlando and 16-year-old Lillie Nordmann have secured their spots on the 2019 World Juniors roster in the 200 fly.

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2019 German National Championships: Day 1 prelims recap

2019 German National Swimming Championships Berlin August 1-4, 2019 Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europa-Sportpark (SSE) Tickets Meet Site  Schedule Startlists…

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U.S. National Team Tracker: 48.01 Now 6th in Men’s 100 Free After Day 1 of Nats

We’ve kept track of where swimmers stand in the race for spots on the USA Swimming National Team. The top 6 swimmers in each event will make the squad.

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Mike Murray Returns to Victor Swim Club as Co-Head Coach

After 2 years away on Long Island, Mike Murray is returning to Rochester as the co-head coach and program director of the Victor Swim Club.

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Cincinnati Marlins Name Lindsey Niergarth New Head Age-Group Coach

The Cincinnati Marlins are proud to announce Lindsey Niergarth as Head Age-Group Coach. In 2008, she qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in three events.

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2019 U.S. Nationals: Day 1 Photo Vault

SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture all of the intensity and excitement of Day 1 at the 2019 US National Championships.

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Ryan Held Thinks 3rd Time Would be the Charm in 100 free (Video)

Olympian Ryan Held lowered the U.S. Open Record again tonight. After shattering his best time in prelims, he clipped it to win the title in 47.39

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Smith Scratches 200 Back, Comerford/Flickinger 200 Free On Day 2 of US Nats

A lot of big names have scratched out of events on day 2 of U.S. Nationals, including world 200 back champ Regan Smith and a few high-seeds in the 200 free.

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16-Year Old Matthew Fenlon Swims 1:57 in 200 Fly in C-Final at US Nationals

The 16-year old now ranks as the 4th-fastest 15-16 swimmer in US history in the 200 long course meter fly after his C-final win on Wednesday evening.

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