Why Katie Ledecky Turned Pro in 2018: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com
If you don’t think Katie Ledecky is the greatest female swimmer of all-time, you will soon. She’s on track to make history again. How fast will she swim this summer at U.S. Nationals and Pan Pacific Championships.
Florida Contingent, Bay Area Stars to Converge at PSS Santa Clara
The Florida elite group along with several big names training in the Bay Area will clash for some great racing at the George F. Haines International Swim Center.
USA Swimming Foundation Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for Largest Kickboard
This gigantic kickboard, which is 10 times the standard adult size board at 18 feet high by 11 feet wide, will serve as a larger-than-life petition for all Americans to urge Congress to add the question, “Do you know how to swim?” to the 2020 Census.
6 Reasons Why You Want The Caeleb Dressel Cover Of SwimSwam Magazine’s Summer Preview
Our theme for the 2018 Summer Preview is summer heat – “The Sprint Issue” – and we profile the best sprinters in history, including our cover star Caeleb Dressel.
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USOC Announced Best of May Finalists for Team USA Awards
The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of May, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from last month.
Practice + Pancakes: Stanford Women’s 400 IM Group (Video)
The 4 girls leading lanes (for most of the set) placed 1,2,4, and 14 at this year’s NCAAs. The 3 that were in the A final all dipped under 4:00.
Bay Area Olympians Highlight 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara
Standout Bay Area-based Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, Nathan Adrian and Ryan Murphy are expected to lead a fast field for next week’s TYR Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, June 7-10 at the George F. Haines International Swim Center.
SwimSwam Pulse: 87.7% Preferred Following Indy Over Atlanta
In retrospect, fans enjoyed the Indianapolis Pro Swim Series more than the Atlanta Classic happening the same weekend, with the balance tipping even further to Indy than it was in our pre-meet poll.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Greg Meehan, Stanford
Greg Meehan’s past, present and future Stanford women won half the events at the Indy Pro Swim Series, including a sweep of all the freestyle events.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Katie Ledecky, Stanford
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer who has proven themselves…
Swim High or Swim Low, Which is the Best Way to Go?
Stay low. Go fast. Kill first. Die Last. One shot, One kill. No luck, all skill. – U.S. Navy Seals…
Practice + Pancakes: Ledecky, Manuel, Neal, Sweetser AM Workout (Video)
Remember that world record that Katie Ledecky set last week in Indy? Well a week before that, SwimSwam was in Palo Alto for practice with Stanford
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Ledecky Ends Longest Career WR Drought
When Ledecky broke the world record in the 1500 free last week, she ended what was the longest world record drought of her career by almost 300 days.
