“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials
An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.
Rio Torch Relay Day 62: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Hattersley Breaks Scottish Record in the 1500 Freestyle
Camilla Hattersley broke the Scottish National record in the women’s 1500 freestyle winning her fourth event at the Scottish National Championships…
A Month Before the Games, the Serbian Team Arrives for Training in Rio
Despite the fact that the Olympic Games are still a month away, Serbia recently landed in Rio to begin training at the Olympic Pool.
Watch a Highschooler Swim an Entire 500 Corkscrew
Watch a crazy high school swimmer swim an entire 500 using the corkscrew technique.
Olympic Trials “Bethany Galat All Stars”
There has been a ton of coverage of all the newly minted Olympians (and deservedly so), but there were many…
Happy 4th: Meet Your 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team (PHOTO VAULT)
Katie Ledecky will swim at least four events in Rio, and things are looking pretty golden for the 19-year-old come August.
One More Step: a Poem By Olympic Champion Neil Walker
This summer, many swimmers’ careers will end. Some, like Eugene Godsoe and Tyler Clary, will say their goodbyes to millions…
Watch: Team USA Coaches Press Conference
National Team Director Frank Busch, Head Women’s Coach Dave Marsh, and Head Men’s Coach Bob Bowman answered questions from the press on the last day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Das offizielle Schwimmteam der USA für die Olympischen Spielen 2016
2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Ergebnisse Nach ACHT Wettkampftagen sind sie nun vorbei, die Super-Trials der Schwimmer: Das Team, das…
U.S. Olympic Trials: Dave Durden Named Coach of the Meet
Tonight, Dave Durden was named the Coach of the Meet in the closing ceremonies of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
U.S. Olympic Trials: Ledecky, Phelps Named Swimmers of the Meet
Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky were named the swimmers of the meet tonight in the closing ceremonies of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Shouts From the Stands: An Open Letter to Michael Phelps
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Rio Torch Relay Day 61: Torch Heads Through Western & Southern Paraná
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Eight Finals Live Recap
Tonight’s finals session will mark the official end of the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials where the remaining roster spots will be filled and a complete picture of the American Olympic swim team will emerge.


