SwimSwam’s Most-Commented Articles of 2023
Australian swimmer Cate Campbell created a storm of conversation when she gave an interview with her feelings on the Australian-US swimming rivalry.
The 10 Oldest U.S. NAG Records Remaining On the Books
The recent onslaught on the record books has left just four NAG standards remaining from the 1970s, two from the 1980s, and 13 total from the 20th century.
2023 Swammy Awards: Female Swimmer of the Year – Kaylee McKeown
Kaylee McKeown had an unforgettable 2023, sweeping the backstrokes in Fukuoka, breaking all three LCM backstroke world records, and winning the World Cup.
Olympic Redshirt Midseason Update, How Are They Doing?
Torri Huske is taking an Olympic Redshirt for the 2023-2024 NCAA season while still training at Stanford. See how others are swimming here.
The Top U.S. Storylines Headed Into The Paris Olympic Year — Women’s Edition
In this article, we take a look at some of the top storylines headed into the Paris Olympic year for the American women.
Ranking The Top 10 Swims From The 2023 Winter Junior Championships
Several National Age Group (NAG) records highlighted the 2023 Winter Junior Championships, including the 49.53 100 backstroke by 15-year-old Charlotte Crush.
Gator Women Continue Relay Progress, Tie With USC & Texas For NCAA Relay Qualification Lead
After midseason invites, Florida, USC, and Texas have swum ‘A’ cuts to lead 18 schools that have at least one NCAA relay ‘A’ cut.
Alex Shackell Shatters 17-18 200 Fly NAG Record (1:50.15) To Close Out Winter Juniors
Alex Shackell posted a time of 1:50.15 in the 200 butterfly to close out Winter Juniors East, shattering the 17-18 NAG record en route to the win.
2023 Winter Juniors – East: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Thomas Heilman will enter the water tonight as the top seed in the 200 butterfly, and he’s slated to swim the 100 freestyle final shortly before.
Alex Shackell Pulls Off Back-to-Back 100 Fly/200 Free Victories In 25 Minutes
Alex Shackell was on fire at Winter Juniors – East, winning the 100 fly and 200 freestyle with just 25 minutes in between the two finals.
Alex Shackell Breaks 100 Fly Winter Juniors Meet Record In Prelims (50.28)
All eyes will be on Shackell tonight, who qualified as the top seed by over a second. She now ranks #4 all-time among 17-18 girls.
15-Year-Old Charlotte Crush Annihilates NAG Record in 100 Back (49.53)
Only Claire Curzan has been faster than Charlotte Crush’s 49.53 among all American girls age 18 and under at 49.46 earlier this year.
2023 Winter Juniors – East: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Carmel’s Alex Shackell will enter the water tonight as the 2nd seed in the 500 freestyle, trailing teammate Kayla Han by just under two seconds.
Kate Douglass Explains Why She is Choosing to Attend the Doha 2024 World Championships
While many USA athletes opted out of the 2024 World Champs in Doha, Virginia postgrad Kate Douglass said yes to the February racing opportunity.
Regan Smith Rips U.S. Open Meet Records in 200 Back (2:04.27) and 200 Fly (2:06.72)
Regan Smith destroyed her 200 back/200 fly double on Saturday, winning both events by more than two seconds and setting a pair of U.S. Open meet records.
