Katie Ledecky

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"I just like to swim…fast. I don't think about the distance."

The 2012 US Winter Nationals Swimming Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic Medalist (Swim Photo Credit: Melissa Lundie, melissalundie.com)

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Winter Nats Day 1, Finals: Arizona Sprinters Start Off Strong

The 2012 AT&T Winter Nationals kicked off in Austin Thursday, and both Arizona sprint relays recorded victories. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Turn, Phelps vs Bolt

Braden and Garrett talk the Laureus Sports award, the SwimSwam Power Rankings, and US Short Course Nationals. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Winter Nationals Psych Sheets Released; Franklin & Lochte Among Many US Olympians

Missy Franklin will likely swim more personal bests in yards at this weekend’s Winter national Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Turn, The Golden Goggles

Braden and Garrett discuss the Golden Goggle Awards, WADA’s proposed changes, and all the Record Breaking Swims from the past weekend.

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Golden Goggles: Award Winners

The young girls–Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky–both won two awards each Monday night.

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30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program

Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Penn State Men Add Three to Incoming Class

The Penn State men’s team added a pair of distance swimmers and a breaststroker to their roster this week.

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The Chloe Sutton Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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The American Swimming Team – Dominant or In Decline?

“By any account the American Swimming Team’s performance in London…was one of the most dominant in Olympic history.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)

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SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards

Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Bruce Gemmell To Take Over Yuri Suguiyama’s NCAP Site

Bruce Gemmell, father of Olympian Andrew Gemmell (above), will be taking over the head coaching job at Katie Ledecky’s training site. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal Hires Ledecky’s Coach Yuri Suguiyama as New Men’s Assistant

Katie Ledecky’s coach Yuri Suguiyama has been named the new men’s assistant at Cal. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Coach’s Perspective on The 2012 US Olympic Team

David Marsh talks about a team, he says, is the best he’s ever been a part of. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Exclusive Interview NCAP CEO, Tom Ugast *Corrected

The club formerly known as Curl Burke is moving forward with some big changes including a new name, new logo, and a new CEO.

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