The Top 8 Swimming Moments from the 1988 Seoul Olympics
Here are the top 8 moments from the last Olympics of the Cold War era, the 1988 Seoul Games. (Featured Image: Matt Biondi smiles, over two decades later, racing at US Masters Nationals)
Ledecky Swims 3rd-Fastest 800 Free All-Time (Her 3rd-Fastest Time)
Katie Ledecky posted her third-fastest time in her career, which also happens to be the third-fastest time in history, to win tonight’s 800 free
Katie Ledecky Completes Sweep of Janet Evans Records from the Books
Today, Katie Ledecky took down the final major Janet Evans record in the books by breaking the four-time Olympic champion’s 28-year-old national championship record.
“One of the most talented groups ever” – Adam Krikorian Interview
Watch the SwimSwam interview with U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team Head Coach Adam Krikorian, right after he named the 13 athletes who will represent Team USA in Rio.
Janet Evans Relives 1996 Olympic Torch Handoff To Muhammad Ali (Video)
In September of 2015 Janet Evans spoke about her experience handing the Olympic torch over to the late Muhammad Ali at the 1996 Opening Ceremonies in Atlanta.
Leah Smith’s 4:03.33 Makes Her 4th Fastest American Ever in 400 Free
2016 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES AT INDIANAPOLIS Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5, 2016 IUPUI Natatorium / Indianapolis, IN…
Watch Laure Manaudou Break Janet Evans’ WR in 400 Free, 12 May 2006
Today is the 10-year anniversary of Laure Manaudou’s world record in the 400 meter freestyle. Her 4:03.03 took .82 off the 18-year-old mark that had been set by Janet Evans at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
Katie Ledecky Named To TIME Magazine’s ‘Most Influential People’
Katie Ledecky earns yet another accomplishment, this time as being part of TIME Magazine’s list of the world’s top 100 most influential people.
Janet Evans, Greg Louganis To Appear On Wheaties Box
Four-time Olympic gold medalists Janet Evans and Greg Louganis will be featured on their own Wheaties Boxes starting in May.
Georgia Ties For Most 800 FR Wins, MacLean & Flickinger Go Top Splits
With their 800 free relay win tonight, Georgia ties the record for most overall 800 free relay wins with Stanford.
LA 2024 Organizing Committee Unveils Logo and Slogan, “Follow the Sun”
Los Angeles revealed its logo and slogan as bid city for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Is Ledecky The Tallest 800 Free World Record Holder Ever?
Ledecky is the tallest 800m world record holder in history, standing at 1.83m tall.
Katie Ledecky Takes Down Own World Record in 800 Free
Katie Ledecky broke her own world record in the 800 free on the final night of the 2016 Austin Pro Series meet.
35 Reasons You Know You Swam in the 2000’s and 2010’s
#29 – The Lenny Krayzelburg to Aaron Peirsol transition made you simultaneously happy and devastated.
