Powerlist
Jack Alexy on Simplifying his Race: “It’s just swimming two laps down the pool”
Alexy did his best to simplify his race and not overthink it, especially with the inherent pressure of qualifying for a world championship team present
Vic Riggs Named New Head Coach At Lenoir-Rhyne
Riggs takes over a Lenoir-Rhyne program that saw the women’s team finish 5th and the men’s team 4th at the SAC Championship meet each of the last two years.
Luka Mijatovic Shatters 15-16 NAG Record, Goes Under Phelps’ 17-18 Mark With 1:45.92 200 Free
Mijatovic’s stunning time of 1:45.92 not only smashes the boys’ 15-16 NAG record, but also dips under Michael Phelps’ 17-18 mark set way back in 2003.
“Best of the Rest” Backstroker Maya Schweikert (2026) Commits to NC State
Backstroke and butterfly specialist Maya Schweikert from Mason Manta Rays has committed to NC State for 2026-27.
2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
The only Olympic Gold medalist swimming (in that event) today, Kate Douglass looks to be the clear favorite in the 200 breast, but also has the 50 fly on her schedule.
Katie Ledecky Knew Big Swims Were Coming: “I pushed a 15:49 in a practice suit”
Last night in Indianapolis, Ledecky showed she was still very much on form, swimming the #3 time ever in the 800 free (8:05.76)
2025 U.S. World Trials: Heilman Axes 2 Free, Grimes Cuts 2 Back (Day 2 Prelims Scratches)
In order to have the best chance of making the roster for Worlds, Thomas Heilman has opted to drop the 200 Free in favor of the 50 Fly, where he is the #2 seed.
WATCH: Katie Ledecky’s 8:05.76 In 800 Free & Other Day One U.S. Nationals Race Videos
SwimSwam has compiled a list of all of the available race videos from night one of the 2025 U.S. National Championships.
2025 U.S. Nationals Day 1 Roster Update: Olympic Veterans Punch Worlds Tickets Early
Despite several longtime key US swimmers opting to forego competing this summer, most swimmers who qualified for Worlds have Olympic experience.
2025 U.S. National Championships – Day 2 Prelims Preview
Last night’s top four 100 freestylers, who punched tickets to Singapore, are back at it this morning in the 200 free, 50 fly, and 200 breast
Flowing Between Cultures, At Home In Water
At 95, Joy Tsuzuki recently became the first swimmer, male or female, to compete in the Masters 95-99 age group in New Jersey.
Spain Adds Two More Golds, Bleyer Makes History On Day 2 of Euro Artistic Swimming Champs
Germany’s Klara Bleyer won her country’s first ever European solo gold on day two of the Artistic Swimming Championships at Funchal in Madeira.
