SwimSwam’s Official 2018 Swammy Award Index
This month, we’re recounting the top performers and performances of the year 2018. Keep track of all of our Swammy Award winners here, with links out to full Swammy Award stories and honorable mentions.
2018 Swammy Awards: World Female Swimmer of the Year Katie Ledecky
Often a victim of sky-high expectations set by her historic track record, Ledecky had arguably her quietest year since bursting onto the international scene in 2012, and she’s still the world’s top female swimmer.
2018 Swammy Awards: Oceania Female Swimmer of the Year Ariarne Titmus
To see all of our 2018 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here. 2018 Oceania Female Swimmer of the Year:…
2018 Swammy Awards: Dean Boxall, Oceania Coach Of The Year
Dean Boxall, the man at the helm of St. Peters Western where stars Ariarne Titmus and Mitch Larkin call home, is making waves down under just in time for Gwangju and Tokyo.
2018 Swammy Awards: World Jr Female Swimmer of the Year Taylor Ruck
This year, among many incredible female junior swimmers, Canadian Taylor Ruck has stood above the rest.
Katinka Hosszu Leads All Swimmers with $54k in SC Worlds Prize Money
The Hungarian was the biggest earner at the World Championships. Team USA led all nations with almost half-a-million dollars won.
Du 200 dos d’Evgeny Rylov aux champions des champions du monde de Hangzhou
La FINA a désigné ses champions des champions de Hangzhou.
Wang JianJiahe Explains Extra Laps In 800 Free Heats In Hangzhou
16-year-old Wang Jianjiahe wrapped up her tremendous year with an individual gold and individual silver at the 2018 Short Course World Championships in Hangzhou, despite a little mix-up in her 800 free heats.
Cameron vd Burgh; Katinka Hosszu Are SwimSwam’s Swimmers of the Meet
Cameron van der Burgh wrote a fairytale ending to his professional swimming career.
Day 6 Prelim Relay Lineups: Neal To Double In 4×50 Free, 4×100 Medley
Lia Neal will swim on both American relays at day 6 prelims in Hangzhou.
Mundial día 5: Rusia se venga de Estados Unidos; 4º oro de Hosszu
El relevo ruso ha vencido al americano en el 4×50 estilos masculino. Katinka Hosszu ha logrado su 4º oro. Nicholas Santos se ha proclamado campeón del mundo con 38 años.
Un relais chinois aux sonorités d’Astérix contre les Romains remporte un 4×200 épique
LI, YANG, ZHANG, WANG, les quatre relayeuses qui ont donné le relais quatre fois 200 mètres dames à la Chine.
Pellegrini Blasts 1:52.66 Split As Italian Women Down 4×200 Record
Pellegrini split 1:52.66 to lead Italy to another National Record in the 4×200 free relay.
Titmus Leads Aussies To Oceanian Record In 800 Free Relay
Ariarne Titmus’ lead-off leg of 1:52.22 was the fastest in the field.
