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Women’s 800 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Ledecky Yes, But Who’s Next?

Katie Ledecky is the runaway favorite to win the women’s 800 at Nationals, but who will come in second?

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Swim Job: SwimLabs seeks Swim Instructors

We are a unique swimming training facility designed to use technology and individualized instruction to teach swimmers of all ages – beginners to competitive athletes – the absolute best mechanics for water safety and swimming success.

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Wisconsin Breaststroke Star Emily McClellan Inks Deal With A3 Performance

McClellan has been wearing A3 Performance throughout her success as a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther, and is now partnering with A3 as she sets her sights on this summer’s U.S. Nationals and beyond.

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Swim Job: Burlingame Aquatic Club Seeks Head Age Group Coach

The Head Age Group Coach works directly with the Head Swim Coach to lead and manage the entire Age Group Swimming program at BAC, a competitive swimming program that BAC operates as part of USA Swimming.

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WATCH: YOTA’s National Age Group Record in 200 Meter Free Relay

The YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA) broke the National Age Group Record in the United Sates for the 17-18…

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Rutter Repeats in 200 Breast; YOTA Sweeps Relays on Day 1 of 2014 YMCA Long Course Nats

Day two of the 2014 YMCA Long Course National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a quiet morning session, exploded in…

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YMCA of the Triangle breaks 200 free relay NAG for 17-18s at YNats Tuesday night

Chris Kohut, Seth Maslowski, Alex Carson, Colin Ellington (left to right) broke the National Age Group record for 17-18s in the 200 free relay, going 1:33.83 on the first full night of YMCA Nationals.

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Mallory Weggemann to Take Control of Microphone, Lead SwimSwam’s Coverage of 2014 Pan Pac Para-Swimming Champs

SwimSwam is partnering with 2012 Paralympic gold medalist and ESPY winner Mallory Weggemann and The Factory Agency to raise coverage of the Pan…

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13-Year Old Phenom Emily Weiss Is a Late Entry to Junior Nationals

Final preparations are underway for the 2014 USA Swimming Junior National Championships in Irvine, California. The meet begins Wednesday morning.

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A Look Back: All 2014 Commonwealth Games medalists and times from Glasgow

See every medalist from each of the 44 swimming events contested at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, one of the most competitive and entertaining Commonwealth Games meets in recent memory.

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FINA Asks Athletes, Coaches, Visitors to “Dress Modestly” at Qatar World Championships

The above is one of many pieces of marketing material for the “Reflect Your Respect” campaign that has been posted around Qatar.

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Commonwealth Games Day 6 Finals – Live recaps of the final swimming session

Scotland’s Hannah Miley has been busy for the home country, and will compete in her 7th final of the Commonwealth Games tonight with the 400 free.

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Skip Kenney to Be Inducted Into Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame

Former Stanford men’s head coach Skip Kenney will be inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in October.

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Jonathan Rutter Looking to Defend & Double on Day 2 of 2014 YMCA LC Nationals

Olvia Ontjes from YOTA, meanwhile, skipped the 50 free to focus on the 200 breast this year, and so far the decision has paid off.

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Commonwealth Games Preview – Day 6 Finals – Medley relay set to close Games with a bang

Will James Magnussen and the Australians be able to extend their medley relay dominance against a high-flying British squad?

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