Division III Mary Washington Tops Howard Women, Bison Men Win 136-126
The University of Mary Washington women’s swimming team topped Howard University, 153-125, while the Howard men edged the Eagles 136-126.
Simone Manuel Becomes 1st Woman to Win 7 Medals in Single World Championships
With two gold medals Sunday, Simone Manuel separated herself from the group of eight women who had previously won six medals in a single meet.
BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Riptide Swim Team
Riptide Swim Team, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is the largest team in the state, and has over 575 swimmers, ranging from brand new swimmers to teenage athletes who are making an impact on the international level.
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Who Would Win a New England vs. Philly Swimming Super Bowl LII?
What would happen if New Englanders Jenny Thompson and Madison Kennedy swam on a relay for the Patriots, against a team of Eagles fans? Let’s defy space and time to stage a Swimming Super Bowl LII dual meet.
Katie Ledecky Named WSF Sportswoman of the Year
Katie Ledecky has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2017 by the Women’s Sports Federation. She becomes the fifth swimmer to win the award since 1993.
Manuel Shocks The World, Wins 100 Free Gold In American Record Fashion
Simone Manuel shocked the world, beating Sarah Sjostrom for 100 free gold in an American record 52.27.
North America: U.S. Sweep 100 Free Titles For First Time Since 1991
The U.S. holds the world 100 free titles simultaneously for the first time since 1991.
NA: Dressel Secures First U.S. 100 Free World Title Since 2001
Caeleb Dressel won the first U.S. 100 free World title in 16 years.
In Praise Of Katie Meili
And all this brings me back to Katie Meili, daughter of my old college friend. Being a sports guy, I never anticipated that Jenny Thompson or Katie Meili could achieve these things.
Katie Ledecky Ties Missy Franklin with 11th LC World Championship
Katie Ledecky has tied Missy Franklin for the most long course World Championships in history.
Happy Olympic Day: Check Out The 20 Most-Decorated Olympic Swimmers Ever
June 23 marks Olympic Day, a holiday dedicated to the Olympic movement and its three pillars: move, learn and discover. To celebrate, we’re giving swim fans a chance to move (their mouse to scroll lower down this page), learn (about the most-decorated Olympic swimmers of all-time) and discover (some swimming legends they may not have previously known).
Ryan Lochte Becomes 2nd Most Decorated Male Olympic Swimmer In History
Ryan Lochte won his 12th career Olympic medal last night, making him the 2nd most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history.
North America Recap Day 4: Ledecky Beats Sjostrom In Clash of Stars
Katie Ledecky won the 200 free over fellow superstar Sarah Sjostrom, removing the Swede from contention for swimmer of the meet honors.
Coughlin to Join Local NBC Station for Nightly “Olympic Moment” Piece
Natalie Coughlin will join her local Bay Area NBC station for a nightly segment called “The Olympic Moment of the Day with Natalie Coughlin.”
What is Swim15?
Every 15 minutes 50 Americans are diagnosed with cancer*. This is a really sobering reality, but the good news is that every year millions of Americans are beating cancer through advancements in treatments.
