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This is an ad-free, one-off, editorial Olympic Games guide recommended for major media, press, commentators, swim nerds and creators.

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Were The Women’s Olympic Qualifying Times Harder Than The Men’s? Looking At The Numbers

Katie Ledecky is one of only 11 women who were under the Olympic Qualifying Time (OQT) in the women’s 800 freestyle prior to Paris.

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Ending the Drought: Countries That Might Win Historic Medals at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

If Daniel Wiffen medals in his events, he will be Ireland’s first medalist since 1996. Which other swimmers can end their countries’ medal droughts?

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Introducing The Definitive Paris Olympic Swimming Editorial Guide By Swimming Stats

This is an ad-free, one-off, 245-page editorial guide recommended for those working on Olympic coverage (press, media, commentators, coaches etc.)

Predicting The 2024 Olympic Winning Times

The numbers tells us that the women’s 100 back is the event we’re most likely see a new world record set in at the Paris Games.

Olympic Trivia Test: Stats To Know Before They Hit The Water In Paris

Michael Phelps holds several pieces of history in Olympic swimming, including most finals appearances and most gold medals in a single event (and much more).

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How Tall Have Olympic Medalists Been Historically?

At 6’8 (203 cm), Matt Grevers is tied with Gustavo Borges for being the tallest Olympic swimming medalist we’ve ever seen.

Do Semi-Finals Matter? A Look at the Data

Japan’s Yui Ohashi was outside of the top 8 in prelims of the 200 IM at the Tokyo Olympics before going on to win gold the next day.

Are Some 2024 Olympic Qualifying Times Harder Than Others?

Leon Marchand is one of only 12 swimmers under the OQT in the men’s 400 IM, a third of the amount of qualifiers in the men’s 50 free (36).

Leon Marchand: Mastering Breaststroke and Butterfly

Marchand has the chance to become the first swimmer in Olympic history to win a medal in both butterfly and breaststroke in Paris.

Why Zane Grothe Thinks Leon Marchand Is Capable of a 4:02 in the 500 Free

Zane Grothe was once the fastest man ever in the 500 yard free, so his guess at Marchand’s potential carries a little more weight than most.

The Longest Current American Gold Medal Drought In Individual Events At The Olympics

Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass represent the best chance for the U.S. to end its 40-year drought in the women’s 200 IM in Paris.

More Countries Than Ever Won Medals At The 2024 World Championships

Daniel Wiffen won the first two Irish medals in swimming history at the World Aquatics Championships, claiming double distance gold in Doha.

Kristel Kobrich Ties All-Time Record With Eighth Worlds Final Appearance In Single Event

With eight appearances in the World Championship final of the women’s 1500 free, Kobrich ties Federica Pellegrini (200 free) for the most in history.