Katie Ledecky Among 18 Athletes Nominated for 2022 AAU Sullivan Award
Katie Ledecky is among 18 athletes nominated by the Amateur Athletic Union for its 2022 James E. Sullivan Award honoring the nation’s top amateur athlete.
Shaine Casas Wins Toronto 100 IM in 51.03, Now Leads Chase to Swim at SC Worlds
Shaine Casas blazed a 51.03 to win the 100 IM at the Toronto leg of the FINA World Cup, moving into prime position to add the 100 IM to his SC Worlds lineup.
SwimSwam Pulse: 60% Think We’ll See At Least Three Men Sub-19 Before 2023
Last season we saw the most men break 19 seconds ever, with 16 swimmers going 18-point in the 50 free during the 2021-22 campaign.
Chad Le Clos Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts, Experience With Therapy
In an Olympics.com interview, Le Clos spoke about his mental health struggles following the 2020 Olympics, his opinion on Phelps, and his goals for Paris.
Chad Le Clos Si Apre Sui Pensieri Suicidi E Sulla Terapia Affrontata
Campione olimpico 2012, il sudafricano Chad Le Clos ha pensato al suicidio. Ne ha parlato aprendosi in un’intervista con Olympics.com
arena Swim of the Week: Jordan Crooks Drops Scintillating Early-Season 50 Free
Crooks’ time of 19.36 from Tennessee’s dual with UNC Wilmington last week is among the fastest we’ve ever seen this early in the NCAA season.
Steve Jungbluth Out as Associate Head Coach at Florida After 12 Years with Gators
Steve Jungbluth is out as the associate head coach at the University of Florida after a dozen seasons with the Gators program, sources told SwimSwam.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Battle at the Burr, & UVA + Cal Openers
We discuss Virginia and Cal’s season openers, the sold-out “Battle at the Burr” dual meet, and the possibility of Caeleb Dressel’s NCAA records being broken
SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Say “No Chance” A Dressel Record Falls This NCAA Season
The majority don’t think any of Caeleb Dressel’s 2018 NCAA records will go down this season, but if there’s one that will, they’re picking the 100 free.
WATCH: Jordan Crooks Blasts 18.9(ish) At the End of a Tennessee Practice
Sophomore Jordan Crooks, the fastest freshman in the 50 and 100 free, ripped an unsuited 18.9(ish) 50 freestyle at the end of a Tennessee practice.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Whereabouts Failures, & “The Rowdy Rule”
we discuss the likelihood that Caeleb Dressel’s NCAA records get broken,whereabouts failure suspensions, and ‘Rowdy’s Rule’ for getting back into swim shape.
Rowdy Gaines Says He Believes Caeleb Dressel is Taking a Six-Month Break
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines sat down for an interview with Maria Taylor on the premier episode of “Chasing Gold”.
Finke, Foster, King, And Huske Headline Nominations For 2022 Golden Goggles Awards
On Tuesday, USA Swimming announced the nominations for the 2022 Golden Goggle awards, which will be held on November 21 in New York City.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel Breaks Silence, US Selections, & Practice Swims
We discussed Caeleb Dressel breaking his silence since leaving the world champs, US selection procedures, and the legitimacy of practice swims
Caeleb Dressel’s Twitter Account Hacked by Crypto Promoters
The Twitter account for @caelebdressel now features a crypto bro rocking jorts on a balcony instead of the seven-time Olympic gold medalist from Florida.
