Swimming’s Most Dominant World Records: Men’s Short Course Meters
Caeleb Dressel owns three world records in short course meters, including being nearly a second faster than anyone else in history in the 100 IM.
Charting Sub-20 Boys’ 50 Freestyles at Winter Juniors
Palo Alto’s Ethan Harrington had the fastest 50 free at 2022 Winter Juniors, leading the 36 sub-20 second swims swum across both the East and West meets.
What If Malcolm Gladwell Scored The ISL?
How would the ISL be impacted if we used aggregate time to determine the winners of each match? We take a deep dive into the data.
What Were The Most-Commented Articles on SwimSwam in 2022?
The 2022 World Championships drew the most conversation of any article we published last year with 1,083 (approved) comments.
SwimSwam Writer Wild Predictions for 2023 and Alter Ego Takes
The writers here at SwimSwam have each given their “wild prediction” for 2023. Read here to also hear their alter egos talking.
2022 SWAMMY Awards: SwimSwam’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of the Year
In a year filled with interviews and pancakes, relive SwimSwam’s top 10 YouTube videos of the year, two of which include teenage star Thomas Heilman (above).
2022 Swammy Awards: SwimSwam’s Top 10 Liked Instagram Posts of the Year
Memes, records, and iconic names highlight the top 10 most-liked Instagram posts from 2022.
2022 Swammy Awards: U.S. Coach of the Year – Anthony Nesty (Florida/Gator Swim Club)
University of Florida head coach and Gator Swim Club head coach Anthony Nesty is SwimSwam 2022 U.S. Coach of the Year.
Madi Wilson Gets COVID 4 Times, Sets 5 World Records, All in 2022
Wilson posted a year in review, also saying that she visited nine countries, won 14 international medals, and started a business, all in one year.
2022 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year – 15-16
Katie Grimes broke 15-16 NAG records in the 400 IM in both short course yards and long course meters in 2022, and also won two World Championship medals.
The Most Impressive Records In Short Course Yards
Caeleb Dressel’s own three records in short course yards that will be incredibly difficult for anyone to match in the near future.
Caeleb Dressel Can Hold His Breath for Five Minutes, Six Seconds (In Bed)
“It’s usually in my bed, before falling asleep I’ve done it,” Dressel said of his record for holding his breath. “My record in bed: 5 minutes, 6 seconds.”
2022 Swammy Awards: CAC Male Swimmer of the Year – Jordan Crooks
Jordan Crooks started off the year with a bang in short-course yards (SCY) before ending it with an impressive short-course meter (SCM) debut last week.
Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held & NC State Swim Alumna Lexie Lupton Get Married
2016 Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held and fellow NC State swimming alumnus Lexie Lupton married on December 3, 2022, and shared their wedding via Instagram.
7 Men Have Been Sub-19 in the 50 Free Mid-Season, a New Record (By a Lot)
Jordan Crooks (above) is one of 6 men who have been sub-19 seconds in the 50 free already in the fall semester of NCAA swimming.
