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Katie Ledecky Is Timeless, But Her World Record Further Mythologizes Her Past

Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free proves that age is seemingly just a number for her, but it also makes the Rio 2016 swim she beat out more memorable.

What Did We Learn From Leon Marchand’s Return To Competition?

Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore.

Leon Marchand after Ft Lauderdale: “I didn’t know where I was before the meet… now I know”

Marchand didn’t win a single race, having tight battles in both the 200 and 400 IM but ultimately touching 2nd in both.

Cal Bear Humberto Najera Nabs Two Mexican Records In Greece

While racing at the 2025 Acropolis Open, Cal Bear and Mexican swimmer Humberto Najera took down a pair of national records in the men’s backstroke events.

Nicholas Santos Breaks Men’s 45-49 Masters’ World Record With A 23.26 50 Fly

Nicholas Santos, the oldest swimmer to win a medal at a World Championship, would qualify for the 2025 World Aquatics with his record-setting swim.

Former St. Xavier, Arizona Coach Bill Behrens Dies

American swim coach Bill Behrens died on November 2nd at the age of 80. Per Behrens’ wishes, no service has…

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US News

SwimSwam Surge

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Taylor Ruck Will Not Continue Swimming NCAA, Is “Unsure” If She Will Stay At Stanford

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

2023 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

SWIM DATA

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

Gui Caribe’s 47.10 Puts Two Brazilians In 100 Free All-Time Top 10 For First Time Since 1988

Let’s Run The Numbers: Since 2002, Which World Records Have Improved The Most?

Texas Men Now Have the 2nd-Most NCAA D1 Swimming Event Titles

In College

What’s the Buzz from the CSCAA Meetings Last Weekend in Raleigh?

University Of Florida Names Santa Ono, Brother Of Notable Swim Researcher, New President

Breaststroker Landry Liston Announces Her Commitment To George Mason University (2025)

Cal Poly Swimmers & Divers Given Until June 4 To Hit New $20 Million Goal To Save Program

In Training

Leon Marchand after Ft Lauderdale: “I didn’t know where I was before the meet… now I know”

Why Swimmers Shouldn’t Sleep on Their Starts

Affordable Swim Gear for Competitive Swimmers: Suits, Goggles & More

Sporti Swim Gear Reviews – What Swimmers Are Saying

In Video

Gold Medal Minute

Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Would Like To Do Rowdy Gaines’ NBC Job

10x Olympic Medalist Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Paris Olympic Games

Gretchen Walsh Unpacks Her Olympic Debut and Looks Ahead To New Goals, a 54 100m Butterfly

9-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Murphy Unpacks Team USA’s Paris Performance

In Lifestyle

Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics

How To Get The 2025 Women in Swimming Magazine With The Regan Smith Cover

SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Most Excited To See Marchand Racing In Fort Lauderdale

Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves

Bill Behrens

Former St. Xavier, Arizona Coach Bill Behrens Dies

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Taylor Ruck Will Not Continue Swimming NCAA, Is “Unsure” If She Will Stay At Stanford

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

2023 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

Gui Caribe’s 47.10 Puts Two Brazilians In 100 Free All-Time Top 10 For First Time Since 1988

Let’s Run The Numbers: Since 2002, Which World Records Have Improved The Most?

Texas Men Now Have the 2nd-Most NCAA D1 Swimming Event Titles

What’s the Buzz from the CSCAA Meetings Last Weekend in Raleigh?

University Of Florida Names Santa Ono, Brother Of Notable Swim Researcher, New President

Breaststroker Landry Liston Announces Her Commitment To George Mason University (2025)

Cal Poly Swimmers & Divers Given Until June 4 To Hit New $20 Million Goal To Save Program

Leon Marchand after Ft Lauderdale: “I didn’t know where I was before the meet… now I know”

Why Swimmers Shouldn’t Sleep on Their Starts

Affordable Swim Gear for Competitive Swimmers: Suits, Goggles & More

Sporti Swim Gear Reviews – What Swimmers Are Saying

Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Would Like To Do Rowdy Gaines’ NBC Job

10x Olympic Medalist Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Paris Olympic Games

Gretchen Walsh Unpacks Her Olympic Debut and Looks Ahead To New Goals, a 54 100m Butterfly

9-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Murphy Unpacks Team USA’s Paris Performance

Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics

How To Get The 2025 Women in Swimming Magazine With The Regan Smith Cover

SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Most Excited To See Marchand Racing In Fort Lauderdale

Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves

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