2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Conference Championships Primer – Division I
To most people, it’s February, but to us, it’s the beginning of the most exciting time of the year: conference championship season!
Michael Phelps’ Letter And The Story USA Swimming Didn’t Tell You
These opinions are my own, not on behalf of SwimSwam, its staff, or its partners. I write as someone who swam year-round from 1972 to 1996…
A Path Forward: What Is USA Swimming’s Solution Amid Public Disputes?
We’re calling on readers’ ideas and concerns for USA Swimming moving forward as the public discourse has been loud over the last seven days.
Chrissi Rawak Withdrew as USA Swimming’s New CEO After SafeSport Complaint Surfaced
USA Swimming was informed of a report about Rawak to the U.S. Center for SafeSport after she was announced as the organization’s new CEO.
2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving Conference Championships Primer – Division I
With championship season beginning in less than two weeks, SwimSwam has gathered the important dates, places, and links you’ll need to follow along.
SwimSwam’s Official 2023 Swammy Awards Index
Leon Marchand’s world record in the men’s 400 IM was one of the top moments of the year as we look back on an incredible 2023 in our annual Swammy Awards.
2023 World Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Follow along here as the SwimSwam staff previews the 42 pool swimming events that will be contested at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka.
Russia’s Evgeniia Chikunova Smashes Women’s 200 Breast World Record In 2:17.55
The 18-year-old Russian annihilated the previous world record by 1.40 seconds.
After Lawsuit Alleging “Cover-Up,” USOPC Places 2 Staff Members on Administrative Leave
The USOPC said Friday that it placed two staff members on administrative leave and stopped the work of several contractors with U.S. Paralympics Swimming.
Lawsuit Filed Against Robert Griswold, Accused of Raping Paralympic Teammate
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold sexually and physically assaulted a teammate with an intellectual disability.
Paralympic Champion Robert Griswold Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teammate with Intellectual Disability
Paralympian Robert Griswold has been accused of sexually assaulting at least one member of the U.S. National Team, a swimmer with intellectual impairment.
SwimSwam Contributor, Renowned Technical Analyst Stefano Nurra Dies at 52
Stefano Nurra in June 2022 working on deck with swimmers in Turkey. Nurra died after a brief battle with Leukemia.
Olympic Medalist Emma Weyant Announces Transfer To Florida
Weyant’s arrival to Gainesville will make a huge impact on her team, which is already one of the fastest-rising women’s programs in the country.
Source: Virginia, North Carolina, Florida State, Clemson in Talks to Join SEC
A source told SwimSwam that Virginia, UNC, FSU, and Clemson are negotiating to join the SEC as ESPN attempts to void their 20-year TV deal with the ACC.
Canadian Swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey Says She Was Drugged At World Championships
Harvey said she was completely unconscious at the time of the drugging, and posted photos of bruises that she said she received when the incident occurred.
2022 World Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Follow along here as SwimSwam’s staff previews all 42 events that will be contested at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.
2022 U.S. Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Keep up with all of SwimSwam’s previews and picks with our official preview index for the 2022 U.S. International Team Trials.
2022 Women’s NCAA Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Bookmark this page to keep track of all of our event-by-event previews and winner selections as we count down the days until NCAAs.
2022 NCAA Swimming Conference Championships Primer – Division I
Conference championship season has arrived. See all the links you need here for the Division I meet in February and March.
Gabi Brito Moves To #4 This Season in 15-16 Girls’ 50 Back at BCA Summer Sizzler
Brito won the event in a season-best time of 29.19, marking the fastest time among 15-year-olds so far this season.
Skyler Smith Adds Her Name to the List of Breaststrokers Working Full-Time Jobs While Competing
Smith will be taking on a full-time job in the comms department at UNC while continuing to pursue her master’s degree and compete.
NCAA Facing Lawsuit Over New Age-Based Eligibility Model
A group of 15 basketball players, all from the high school class of 2022, believe the new age-based eligibility model should allow them one more season.
Katie Ledecky Earns $16,500 to Lead Overall Pro Swim Series Prize Money Tables
Katie Ledecky earned the most money over all four stops of the Pro Swim Series, racking up $16,500 over her three appearances.
Keaton Jones After 1:57.2 200 Back: “We got some stuff to clean up in that one”
In Indianapolis, Jones had some solid LCM outings, including a win in the 200 back (1:57.2) and a 6th-place finish in the 200 free (1:47.66).
A Misconception That May Be Hindering The Development of Breaststroke Swimmers Around the World
Legendary breaststroke coach Jozsef Nagy shares how contrary to popular belief, the knees don’t need to stay together during the kick portion of the stroke.
Shareef Elaydi Swims 28.43 50 Breaststroke at George Haines International, Top 15-16 This Season
Shareef Elaydi set the top time in the country this season for 15-16-year-olds in the 50 breaststroke of 28.43, shortly before turning 17.
Planet Swim Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit Over Millions In Alleged Loan Defaults
The lender claims its owed approximately $6.71 million—$5.54 million on the first loan and $1.17 million on the second loan—from Planet Swim LLC.
Speed is a Skill
Speed at ten is largely a function of coordination, motor learning, technique, and the nervous system’s window for rapid skill acquisition.
IOC Announces New Grant Paying Each Olympian $10,000 USD Beginning In 2026
The announcement comes after IOC President Kirsty Coventry said she didn’t believe in paying athletes, later clarifying she was referring only to prize money.
ASCA Announces 2026 “30 Under 30” Award Recipients
Theose recognized will receive a full registration grant to attend the 2026 ASCA World Clinic Presented by Fitter & Faster in Orlando.
Ghana Swimming Stakeholders Call for Governance and Constitutional Elections
Ghanaian swimming stakeholders say athletes are paying the price as leadership disputes continue to disrupt the nation’s federation.
Yu Zidi, Pan Zhanle Head Up Chinese Roster For 2026 Asian Games
Versatile 13-year-old Yu Zidi is among those named to the Chinese roster for the 2026 Asian Games set for September in Japan.
LA28 to Open Volunteer Applications in July, Looking to Fill 60,000 Positions
LA28 officials describe volunteers as the “backbone of the Games” as recruitment efforts begin ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
21 Records Fall in Fort Lauderdale, But Some Legendary Names Still Remain
Ten-year-old Leo Madera broke nine meet records in Fort Lauderdale, but the ones that remain tell their own story.
