2019 World Champs Previews: Australian Revenge Brews In Women’s 4×100 FR Relay
The Australian women have been dominant here since 2014. Their lone major loss? The 2017 World title, to the Americans. But revenge is on the table in 2019.
La Nadadora Rusa Kristina Vershinina, Suspendida Por La RUSADA
La representante rusa en la Universiada de 2017 Kristina Vershinina ya había cumplido su sanción de seis meses cuando se hizo pública dicha sanción.
Team Canada Makes Final Preparations for World Championships
Courtesy: Swimming Canada TOYOTA, Japan/YEOSU, South Korea – Team Canada is putting the finishing touches on its preparation for the…
OTD 107 Years Ago: The First-Ever Women’s Olympic Swimming Medal Was Won
On July 12th, 1912, 107 years ago today, Australian Fanny Durack became the first woman ever to earn an Olympic…
Russian Swimmer Kristina Vershinina Suspended by RUSADA
Kristina Vershinina, who represented Russia at the 2017 World University Games, had already completed her 6 month suspension by the time it was announced.
Robert Finke Missed WUGs With Wrist Injury After Scooter Accident
American distance man Robert Finke missed the World University Games while dealing with a wrist injury from a scooter accident.
Betting Odds Released For Men’s 100 Freestyle At World Championships
Betting odds have come out for the men’s 100 freestyle at the World Championships, with Caeleb Dressel (-150) the favorite over Kyle Chalmers (+162).
Which Super-Suited Records Can Be Broken? Tier 1
Our series counts down the supersuited world records most and least likely to be broken. We wrap up with Tier 1: the records that are probably going to fall.
2019 World Champs Preview: After In-Season 21.51, Dressel Poised for Mighty 50
The Championship Record of 21.08 by Cesar Cielo is certainly in danger here… does Dressel have it in him to bust past 21 and challenge the WR?
Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam 2020 US Olympians Draft Part 2
The second part of SwimSwam’s US Olympians draft. Our writers compete to select the best possible rosters and discuss expectations for 2020
Are WUGs a Good Indicator for a Subsequent Olympics Berth? (2015-16 Edition)
In 2015, Lilly King finished with a silver medal in the 100 breast at WUGs. Her time? A respectable 1:06.93. Things changed in 2016, though.
Horton Only in 400 Free, No Chikunova On Early 2019 Worlds Entry Lists
Australia’s Mack Horton only appears in the 400 free, though the men’s 800 entries do not appear in the version of entry lists SwimSwam obtained this week.
After 2 Hip Surgeries, Louisville’s Underdahl Qualifies for Olympic Trials
This morning in the 200 back, Underdahl crushed her previous best time of 2:15.73, getting her hand on the wall in 2:14.53.
How To Watch The 2019 FINA World Championships
The 2019 FINA World Championships kick off today, expanded to a whopping seven disciplines over 17 days. Here’s how you can follow all of it:
Behind the Scenes at Team USA Worlds Training Camp with Michael Andrew
While the American swimming team for the 2019 World Championships is preparing for a public training session on Saturday in…
