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.
Michael Gorey (2025) Switches Verbal Commitment from ASU to Texas
Michael Gorey, previously committed to Arizona State, has elected to follow head coach Bob Bowman to the University of Texas for 2025-26.
Boston College Posts Head Coaching Job, Implying Intention To Continue Swim Program
The coaching staff was fired in the middle of January and the program is under a suspension until August following hazing allegations.
Chloe Stepanek Enters Transfer Portal as a 5th Year Grad Transfer
Two-time SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Chloe Stepanek has entered the portal as a 5th year grad transfer after spending the last four years at Texas A&M.
How Leon Marchand Approaches the Mental Side of Swimming
Leon Marchand has been practicing a technique for recovery where he breathes only through his nose for a few minutes to calm himself down and fall asleep.
Smith Center Pool Saved: George Washington’s Aquatic Sports Teams Returning Home Next Season
George Washington’s plans to convert the Smith Center pool into a new basketball facility fell through thanks to a divine act of structural integrity.
World Record Holder Regan Smith Withdraws Name From Transfer Portal
Smith entered the portal on March 14th which was before Bob Bowman’s departure from Arizona State to take the job at Texas.
Kylie Masse Hits 2:09.16 Meet Record On Day 1 Of 2024 Acropolis Open
Catch up on day one action of the 2024 Acropolis Open featuring Canadian Olympian Kylie Masse winning the women’s 200m back.
Stanford’s Rex Maurer Enters Transfer Portal, #1 Recruit Coming Out Of High School
Maurer was the top recruit coming out of high school and swam most of his best times at midseason. He did not make an NCAA final.
Lars Jorgensen Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations, Says Relationships Were “Consensual”
Jorgensen’s accusers deny they ever had consensual romantic relationships with the coach.
Medallas españolas en Atenas; Final B para Mireia Belmonte
En el Acropolis Swim Open en Grecia, Jessica Vall, África Zamorano y Teo del Riego volaron en el agua en sus respectivas finales A.
Adela Piskorska Hits Paris-Worthy Time In 100 Back On Day 2 Of Polish Championships
Adela Piskorska logged the 2nd-best 100m backstroke time of her career en route to solidifying her spot on the Polish Olympic roster.
Hong Kong’s Athletes Could Get HK$10 Million Per Gold Medal At Paris Olympics
After becoming Hong Kong’s first Olympic swimming medalist in Tokyo, Siobhan Haughey could stand to financially benefit greatly in Paris.
How Much Does NIL Cost? A Look At What Swimmers Are Charging
Top swimmers like Leon Marchand have a much higher starting price than their peers, though social media presence also plays a big role in how much is charged.
SwimSwam Pulse: 42.7% Want To See Stroke 50s At The Olympics
If stroke 50s were added to the Olympic program, someone like Michael Andrew would benefit greatly with a couple new medal opportunities.
The NCAA Transfer Portal Window Closes Today For Women’s Swimming And Diving
Miranda Grana of Texas A&M is one of the latest athletes to enter the transfer portal. The window closes for women’s swim/dive today.