Five Storylines to Follow at the 2019 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville
The best male American IM’er since the Phelps/Lochte era, Chase Kalisz has been dominating every international major meet in recent memory.
SwimSwam’s Official 2018 Swammy Award Index
This month, we’re recounting the top performers and performances of the year 2018. Keep track of all of our Swammy Award winners here, with links out to full Swammy Award stories and honorable mentions.
2018 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year – 17-18
From the pool to open water, Erica Sullivan had a stellar season in the 17-18 age group.
USC Commit Erica Sullivan to Defer Enrollment Until After Tokyo 2020
Sullivan was previously planning to defer only one semester, joining USC in January 2019.
Erica Sullivan Hits 15:36 1650 FR, Slots in at #3 All-Time for 17-18s
Her time of 15:36.52 ranks her 3rd all-time in the 17-18 age group, behind only Katie Ledecky and Katie Hoff.
Erica Sullivan Shines Again With Another Personal Best At KMSC Pro-Am
Erica Sullivan sets another lifetime best, this time in the 500 freestyle. Texas post-grads Madisyn Cox, Will Licon, and Clark Smith also win events at day 3 of the KMSC Pro-Am in Texas.
Erica Sullivan Swims Another Lifetime Best at KMSC Pro-Am
Texas Exes Will Licon and Madisyn Cox each won a pair, while Erica Sullivan continued to crush her own personal bests in Lewisville.
Checking in on D1 Women’s Freshmen Class: Lots of Upside
The biggest mystery at the start of any NCAA season is the freshmen. We know who was fast in high…
2018-2019 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: December Edition
Stanford still leads handily with unanimous #1 votes, but the trio behind them are as close as can be.
2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Nathan Adrian will contest the men’s 50 free on day 2 of the U.S. Winter National Championships in Greensboro.
WATCH: Katie Ledecky, Jordan Wilimovsky Dominate 800s in Greensboro
Watch as Katie Ledecky and Jordan Wilimovsky qualify for 2020 Olympic Trials and win their respective races by over 13 seconds.
2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 1 Distance Live Recap
Katie Ledecky will swim the women’s 800 freestyle on the opening night of U.S. Winter Nationals.
Nation’s First 2020 Olympic Trials Cut Goes to Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky became the first US swimmer to get a 2020 Olympic Trials cut while tonight at the 2018 Winter National Championships in Greensboro, NC.
2018 U.S. Winter Nationals: First Olympic Trial Cuts Await
The past two Novembers, Katie Ledecky has broken short course yard American and NCAA records (essentially world-bests for the yards format). Now a pro, Ledecky will look for a long course world record with a time drop tonight.
5 Storylines To Watch At the 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals
The 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals begin today, with a rare long course meters format marking the opening of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying period. Here are five major storylines to watch this week in Greensboro.