Previews & Recaps

2021 M. NCAA Picks: McHugh Chasing Second-Ever 49 In 100 Breaststroke

Max McHugh could become the second man ever under 50 in the 100 breast. But fellow juniors Reece Whitley and Zane Backes are nipping at his heels.

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Milak Hits 1:52.5, Kapas Drops 2:06.9 in 200 Fly at Hungarian Champs Prelims

The first session of prelims ran tonight in Budapest with tomorrow morning set for the first finals session.

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2021 M. NCAA Previews: Can 18-Yr-Old Ramadan Hit the 43-Point 100 Fly?

18-year-old Youssef Ramadan of Virginia became the 5th-fastest 100 fly performer in history at the 2021 ACCs, improving from 47.85 to 44.32 in four months.

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Nova of Virginia and INspire Swim Team Win NCSA National Titles

Nova of Virginia Aquatics and Inspire Swim Team captured the team titles at the 2021 NCSA Spring Invite over the weekend.

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Palmetto’s 15-16 Boys Break Two State Relay Records At SC State Meet

In South Carolina’s split state championship meet, Palmetto Aquatics broke two state relay records for 15-16 boys: the 400 medley and 400 free relays.

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Athletes Get Second Shot At Olympic Cuts at 2021 Spanish LC Championships

With 5 swimmers already qualified for the meet, Spain will hold a second Olympic selection meet this week as they look to fill out their Tokyo 2021 roster.

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Zirk Notches New Estonian Free Records; Balandin In Action In Istanbul

Kregor Zirk was smiling after having notched two Estonian national records over the weekend while competing in Istanbul, Turkey.

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2021 M. NCAA Picks: Hoffer Aims To Fend Off New Wave of Sub-19 50 Freestylers

Defending champion Ryan Hoffer faces the deepest 50 free field in history this week, with seven men having broken 19 seconds heading into NCAAs.

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DeSorbo & MacNeil, Chen & Bacon Win CSCAA Awards for NCAA Women’s Season

These selections match the SwimSwam awards, which were announced yesterday. 

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Schwingenschlogl Nears 100 Breast PB At Swiss High-Point

Several German swimmers made waves in Switzerland over the weekend including former Mizzou swimmer Fabian Schwingenschlogl.

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2021 M. NCAA Picks: Cardinals Should Vie with Recent Champs in 400 Medley Relay

The Louisville Cardinals have a strong quartet that should be in the mix with recent 400 medley champs Cal, Indiana, and Texas.

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Hagino & Seto Take On 3 Events, Ohashi Sticks To IM’s For Olympic Trials

The start lists are out for the 2021 Japan Swim, the nation’s sole Olympic-qualifying opportunity set to begin on April 3rd in Tokyo.

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UCLA Captures 12th NCAA Men’s Water Polo Title with 7-6 Win over USC

UCLA beat USC 7-6 on Sunday to win their 12th NCAA Men’s Water Polo Championship.

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2021 W. NCAA Championships: SwimSwam’s Awards

The first NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships didn’t disappoint, and here’s our take on the moments and people which stood out to us last week.

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