Olivia Smoliga: I never doubted myself (Video)
Smoliga charged on the last 20 meters and pushed out in front to grab the win in 59.02.
2016 Olympic Trials Pick ‘Em: Night 3 Scores
Ryan Murphy was the favorite according to our readers in the men’s 100 backstroke. He got the win tonight to earn a spot on the Olympic team.
Ryan Murphy: Tonight felt like my night (Video)
Murphy got his hand on the wall first securing his spot on the Olympic roster in 52.26
Paralympic Champion Justin Zook Named St. Catherine Head Coach
The St. Catherine University swimming and diving team has established itself as one of the most consistent teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). This upcoming season, the team looks to continue this success under the guidance of Justin Zook, who has been named the next head coach of the program Athletic Director Eric Stacey announced on June 28.
Ashleigh Johnson’s Miami Homecoming Capped By 13-6 Win Over Hungary
Ashleigh Johnson’s (Miami, FL/Princeton/NYAC) return home to Miami weekend was capped off with a 13-6 victory over Hungary at Ransom Everglades, her high school pool.
Both 2012 100m Backstroke Olympic Champs Will Not Defend Their Titles
A long four years after their success at the 2012 London Olympic Games, both the reigning men’s and women’s 100m backstroke Olympic champions will not get the opportunity to defend their titles this summer in Rio.
Watch: Townley Haas Post 200 Free Press Conference
Townley Haas speaks to the after making the U.S Olympic Team for the first time on the third day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Watch: Olivia Smoliga Post 100 Back Press Conference
Olivia Smoliga speaks to the after making the U.S Olympic Team for the first time on the third day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Watch: Lilly King Post 100 Breast Press Conference
Lilly King speaks to the after making the U.S Olympic Team for the first time on the third day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Watch: Ryan Murphy Post 100 Back Press Conference
Townley Haas speaks to the after making the U.S Olympic Team for the first time on the third day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Lilly King Becomes the Third-Fastest American Female 100 Breaststroker
Lilly King threw down a 1:05.20 tonight in the women’s 100 breast to become the 3rd-fastest American in history and the fastest swimmer in the world this year.
Olivia Smoliga Becomes 3rd-Fastest American in History in 100 Back
Olivia Smoliga clocked 59.02 to win the 100 back at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials and become the third-fastest American in history.
2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Three Prelims Live Recap
After an eventful first few days of competition it’s finally time to see Michael Phelps return to Olympic trials action.
Missy Franklin Can’t Afford to Struggle with Her Start
Swimswam Editor in Chief Braden Keith spotted an odd frame at the beginning of the women’s 100 backstroke semi-final heat…
The SwimSwam Anti-Curse? 5 Swimmers, 5 Interviews, 5 Olympians
Jay LItherland is one of the 5 swimmers we interviewed at the mid-season Georgia Invite, and all 5 are going to Rio.
