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Virginia State Qualifier Lexi Osleger Commits to George Mason

The George Mason women will have a new breast/IMer on their hands next season, as Lexi Osleger has given her commitment to join the team in Fall 2017.

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Mel Stewart on the Red Carpet: Why you try your Tux on before (Video)

Swimswam’s own Mel Stewart gives golden advice as he mingles with the stars on the Red Carpet

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The Top 10 Men in Each Event From the First Round of College Invites

While a few big invites are yet to come, namely the Georgia Fall Invite and Texas Invite, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 swimmers in each event from the invites that have been swum so far.

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Nathan Adrian on The Red Carpet: “Life’s been a little crazy” (Video)

Nathan was honored as a part of the Men’s 400 Free Relay that was awarded Relay of the Year

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Phelps Wins Male Athlete of the Year at Golden Goggles

Michael Phelps was recognized as the Male Athlete of the Year at the 2016 Golden Goggles awards tonight in New York.

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Ledecky Wins 4th Straight Female Swimmer of the Year at Golden Goggles

Katy Ledecky was named Female Swimmer of the Year for the fourth straight time at the 2016 Golden Goggle awards

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Michigan D1 Girls State: Seaman Sweeps Sprint Frees with 22.8/49.6

Brighton High School’s Taylor Seaman was a force to be reckoned with in the sprint freestyles, picking up double golds with her 22.8 in the 50 free and 49.6 in the 100 free.

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New Zealand’s Rebecca Moynihan Commits to Florida Gulf Coast

Freestyler Rebecca Moynihan from Palmerston North, New Zealand has verbally committed to swim for Florida Gulf Coast University beginning in the 2017-18 season.

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Russian Paralympic Committee Must Apply For Reinstatement

On Monday, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) informed the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) that they must meet a specific reinstatement…

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Elizabeth Beisel Named to USA Swimming Foundation Board of Directors

Beisel, a 3-time U.S. Olympian, confirmed that she’d taken the position earlier this afternoon at the USA Swimming Foundation luncheon in New York City, where the 2016 Golden Goggles are currently taking place.

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2016 USA Swimming Golden Goggles Awards: Live Recap

After 4 golds and 1 silver medal, Katie Ledecky seemed like a lock for Female Athlete of the Year, and the voters didn’t disappoint, as Ledecky won for the fourth consecutive time.

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Rowdy Gaines Steps in to Host 2016 Golden Goggles Awards

Rowdy Gaines has been named the newest host of the 2016 USA Swimming Golden Goggles Awards. The event, which is…

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Horton Breaks State Record to Highlight Louisiana D2 State Champs

Saint Thomas More senior Grace Horton, an LSU commit, blew away the field at the 2016 Louisiana Division 2 High School State Championships on the way to 2 individual state titles.

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The Top 10 Women in Each Event From the First Round of College Invites

While a few big invites are yet to come, namely the Georgia Fall Invite and Texas Invite, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 swimmers in each event from the invites that have been swum so far.

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2016 RCP Tiburon Mile Complete TV Show

USA’s Ashley Twichell snagged third overall, but came in first place in the women’s category of the Elite division with a time of 26:06.

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