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American Swimming Celebrates 1 Year Without a Full-Time CEO

USA Swimming is on its 365th day without a permanent CEO.

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Dutch Olympian Calls Addition Of Stroke 50 Sprints To Olympic Program ‘A Joke’

Hear from a Dutch Olympic medalist who calls the addition of stroke 50s to the LA2028 swimming program ‘a joke’, fueled by the Americans’ need to shine.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Swimming Victoria Leadership Change

Read up on swimming news from around the world in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring updates on Swimming Victoria.

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Here’s How I Would Refresh Grass Roots Swimming (A Whole New Format)

A post by USA Swimming insider John Bradley on Facebook about how swimming hasn’t launched a “major refresh” since the 1980s has inspired me.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 55.8% Don’t Like Selecting Pan Pac Team One Year Early, 33.9% Indifferent

Bella Sims was bumped from the Pan Pac roster on Friday after Kennedi Dobson clocked 4:06.66 to win bronze in the 400 free at World Juniors.

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Share Your Swimming Habits For Chance To WIN Free Race Entry

An exciting opportunity for one lucky member of the SwimTrek community…

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Five Lessons For Endurance Swimmers: Inspired By Captain Matthew Webb

This Monday (August 25th) is the 150th anniversary of Captain Matthew Webb’s English Channel crossing…

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SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2025 Golden Goggles Awards

Luca Urlando was the only U.S. swimmer to win a gold medal in a men’s event. Is that enough to outweigh Jack Alexy’s five medals and big relay performances?

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Olympic Medalists Anna Hopkin and Luke Greenbank Announce Engagement

The British swimmers, who have three Olympic medals between them, got engaged last week after almost four years together.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 44% Pick Men’s Team Struggles As Biggest U.S. Takeaway From Worlds

The U.S. men only won one gold medal at the 2025 World Championships, and failed to secure a relay title for the first time since 2001.

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The GOAT Can Still Throw Down– Phelps Swims 9.98 In a 25 Against the Baltimore Ravens

Michael Phelps helped teach the Baltimore Ravens to swim yesterday, finishing the lessons with a 9.98 25 off the blocks.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Almond Flour Banana Muffins

These tasty Almond Flour Banana Muffins are an ideal choice for athletes who want both performance and flavor in every bite!

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Luca Urlando Saw 20% Growth in Instagram Followers After Winning Only U.S. Men’s Gold Medal

Luca Urlando led the U.S. team in percentage growth in his Instagram followers; Jack Alexy, Anna Peplowski, and Campbell McKean also did well.

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SwimSwam Pulse: McIntosh Was Biggest Worlds Story, Jaouadi & Coetze Both Hit Big Breakouts

When asked what the top storyline was prior to Worlds, nearly two-thirds of votes in our poll went to something related to Summer McIntosh.

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Fort Lauderdale’s High Diving Program on Top of the World in Singapore

James Lichtenstein, who trains year-round at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, was crowned world champion in the men’s high diving event.

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