4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too
Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s Debut In 400 Free On Day 2
Our predictions for the original-timeline Trials: Ledecky makes a resounding statement in the 400 free, and a men’s 100 breast final steals the show.
Turkish 800 Free Record-Holder Mert Kilavuz Chooses Georgia Tech for Fall 2021
At the 2020 Greek Winter Championships, Kilavuz swam his lifetime best 7:55.28 in the 800 free to set the Turkish national record in LCM.
Junior Nationals Qualifier Naomee Miller Commits to Marshall University
Allegheny Mountain Junior Olympics medalist Naomee Miller has announced her decision to swim at Marshall University beginning in the 2020-2021 season.
USA Swimming Unveils New-Look Website on Monday
USA Swimming says that the latest overhaul, which is the second since the Rio 2016 Olympics, was more “efficient” than the last.
Looking Back at Day 2 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
We still want to honor the would-have-been Day 2 of the 2020 Olympic Trials, by reliving Day 2 of the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Trials.
Illinois To Allow 50 People or 50% Capacity In Pools As State Moves To Phase 4
Illinois will move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan on Friday, allowing pools to operate at 50% capacity (with a 50-person maximum).
Australian Coach Dean Pugh Diagnosed With Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer
Australian coach Dean Pugh has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer, and his community has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay his medical expenses.
Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction
In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club
Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.
Breaststroker and Cancer Survivor Emma Warner Commits to NAU
Sedona Swim Team’s Emma Warner has committed to swim for DI Northern Arizona University beginning in fall 2020. She will join the Lumberjacks’ class of 2024.
SwimSwam Podcast: Olympic and World Champ Tom Jager, The Godfather Of Speed
Olympic Champion Tom Jager held the 50m free world record longer than any man in the history of swimming, 12 years. Listen to The Godfather of Speed.
WADA Publishes Athlete Anti-Doping Rights Governing Prize Money, ID Requests
WADA affirmed that athletes can request ID from doping control agents, and also required that prize money be redistributed after a failed doping test.
In Francia Ci Saranno Due Campionati Per Qualificarsi Alle Olimpiadi
In Francia, dopo l’annullamento dei Campionati Nazionali, sono stati riprogrammati due eventi nei quali i nuotatori potranno qualificarsi per Tokyo
French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities
The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.
