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Ledecky, Walsh, & Everything Ft Lauderdale | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim.
Katie Ledecky Is Timeless, But Her World Record Further Mythologizes Her Past
Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free proves that age is seemingly just a number for her, but it also makes the Rio 2016 swim she beat out more memorable.
What Did We Learn From Leon Marchand’s Return To Competition?
Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore.
Leon Marchand after Ft Lauderdale: “I didn’t know where I was before the meet… now I know”
Marchand didn’t win a single race, having tight battles in both the 200 and 400 IM but ultimately touching 2nd in both.
Cal Bear Humberto Najera Nabs Two Mexican Records In Greece
While racing at the 2025 Acropolis Open, Cal Bear and Mexican swimmer Humberto Najera took down a pair of national records in the men’s backstroke events.
Nicholas Santos Breaks Men’s 45-49 Masters’ World Record With A 23.26 50 Fly
Nicholas Santos, the oldest swimmer to win a medal at a World Championship, would qualify for the 2025 World Aquatics with his record-setting swim.

Italy Sweeps Podium, New Event Debuts At Open Water World Cup Stop In Ibiza
Angela Martinez Guillen won her first over individual World Cup title in her home country. Italy swept the podium on the men’s side.
2025 Ohio State Swimming Gold Medal Camps and Clinics – Sign Up Today
These clinics will provide each camper with the best opportunity to enhance their skills while focusing on the technical details of each stroke
Find New Ways To Get Faster With RIPPLE Anti-Paddles
Instead of adding resistance to your stroke, Anti-Paddles create a slip through the water, forcing swimmers to focus on a full arm catch and proper leverage.

Richard Taylor, Father of SEC Champion Andrew Taylor, in a Coma After Bicycle Crash
Rich Taylor (left) is the father of SEC Champion and All-American Andrew Taylor (second from left). Rich is in a medically-induced coma after falling off a bike.
Kristof Milak And Tom Dean Highlight Updated Commitments For Monaco Mare Nostrum Stop
Olympic champions Kristof Milak and Tom Dean are among the newly announced commitments to the Monaco Mare Nostrum stop from May 17-18.
What’s the Buzz from the CSCAA Meetings Last Weekend in Raleigh?
Louisville head coach and CSCAA President Arthur Albiero co-led an NCAA Division I breakout session where coaches discussed the marketability of the sport.