Epic Swims: Van den Hoogenband’s 47.84 100 Freestyle at the 2000 Olympics
Also known as the Flying Dutchman, Pieter van den Hoogenband earned his place among the greatest sprint freestylers of all time at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Beyond the 8 Golds: Michael Phelps’ Goal Times For the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Though Michael Phelps set World Records in 4 of his 5 individual races in Beijing, he did not achieve all of the goal times he and Bowman had established.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Bernard Takes 100 Free World Record To Incredible 46.9
April 23, 2009: the date that man first broke 47 seconds in the 100-long-course-meter freestyle. France’s Alain Bernard is still #2 in history 11 years later.
The Woman Who Went Head-to-Head with Michael Phelps in Open Competition
It was the mixed 400 free relay (did not realize they had that event in 2007) and the Aussie’s opted for the Female-Female-Male-Male Strategy
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peaty Lands On Walk Of Fame, Hackett Expecting Baby
Check out the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Adam Peaty, Eamon Sullivan, Jennifer Reilly and Grant Hackett
Which Super-Suited Records Can Be Broken? Tier 2
We’re counting down the remaining super-suited world records from least to most breakable. Today: Tier 2 – the records that could fall soon.
Watching Swimming: What Makes a Race Good?
Last Friday, SwimSwam published our Swammy Awards Top 10 Swims of the Year. The number one race was the men’s medley relay at the Asian Games.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hackett Gets Promoted, Phelps Finds A Buyer
Check out what’s new with Michael Phelps, Grant Hackett, Satomi Suzuki and Yip Pin Xiu in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Michael Phelps Joins Up With Golfer Jason Day
The GOAT helps spread the word about childhood drowning, while Daiya Seto ties the knot.
Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Manaudou Poised To Repeat In Men’s 50 Free
Florent Manaudou will be the favorite to repeat his gold medal performance in the 50 free at the Rio Olympics.
Western Australia Honors Throssell, Cook & Sullivan
Tamsin Cook (right), is the youngest member of Australia’s 2016 Olympic Team and also Western Australia’s Age Swimmer of the Year.
Groves and McEvoy Add Second Individual Event to Their Schedule in Rio
Six athletes were added to the Olympic team on day five of the Australian Championships…
Cameron McEvoy Swims Fastest Textile 100 Free Ever: 47.04
2016 HANCOCK PROSPECTING AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALS) Thursday April 7th-Thursday April 14th SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre – Adelaide…
Aussie Eamon Sullivan (Sort Of) Returns To Swimming
Yes, he’s remaining retired, but former World Record Holder, Eamon Sullivan, will be teaming up with additional Aussie swimmers of the past in an inaugural 20k open water race.
Eamon Sullivan Hugs Koalas
Cuteness overload: Former World Record Holder, Eamon Sullivan, hugs a koala in Perth.
