SwimSwam’s Official 2023 Swammy Awards Index
Leon Marchand’s world record in the men’s 400 IM was one of the top moments of the year as we look back on an incredible 2023 in our annual Swammy Awards.
Best Swimming Photos of 2023
2023 was an epic year for swimming and saw some amazing swimming moments. Here are our favorite photos from the year from Jack Spitser.
The 10 Oldest U.S. NAG Records Remaining On the Books
The recent onslaught on the record books has left just four NAG standards remaining from the 1970s, two from the 1980s, and 13 total from the 20th century.
2023 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers Of The Year- 13-14
Charlotte Crush and Luka Mijatovic win the 13-14 age group swimmer of the year awards. Both broke National Age Group records this year.
Il 14enne Lituano Tajus Juska 50.01 Nei 100 Stile (Vasca Lunga)
Il velocista lituano Tajus Juska,ha realizzato un tempo di 50.01 nei 100 stile libero in vasca lunga terzo quattordicenne all time
14-Year-Old Lithuanian Tajus Juska Blazes 50.01 100 Free
The third-fastest 14-year-old ever, Juska also put up times of 1:50.85 in the 200 free, 24.63 in the 50 fly and 54.25 in the 100 fly.
The Distance Revolution, AUS & China’s Big Swims, and Practice Times | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
We discuss the distance revolution, Australia and China’s speed in the long course pool, and how we should be timing practice swims.
Katie Grimes Swims Three Meet Records to Close Out California Sectionals
Grimes won the 200 back, 200 IM, and lead off the Sandpipers’ 400 free relay on the final day, all of which established new meet records.
Luka Mijatovic Lowers Own 13-14 1000 Freestyle NAG With 8:46.50
Mijatovic lowered his own record Thursday while going out in the 1650 free and went even faster today, dropping nine seconds overall.
Luka Mijatovic Lowers Own 13-14 500 Freestyle NAG to 4:15.71
The 14-year-old swam a time that would rank #16 in the NCAA this season, and is now the fastest performer in the 13-14 age group by over nine seconds.
Sandpipers Lead After Night 3 of California Sectionals
While the 500 freestylers stole the show on night 3 of the Huntington Beach Sectionals, there were a number of other big swims to highlight the session.
Luka Mijatovic Sets 13-14 400 IM NAG Once Again With 3:49.32 In Finals
After breaking the NAG record in prelims, Mijatovic was over a second faster tonight in finals to now hold eight 13-14 NAGs.
Claire Weinstein Posts Another Best Time On Night 2 Of California Sectionals
After swimming a huge personal best in the 1000 free on night 1, Claire Weinstein swam the 9th fastest 15-16 200 free all-time.
Luka Mijatovic Breaks Thomas Heilman’s 13-14 400 IM NAG Record In Prelims With 3:51.04
14 year old Luka Mijatovic now holds eight 13-14 NAG records and will have a chance to swim the 400 IM again tonight.
Claire Weinstein Blasts 9:17.85 1000 Free on Night 1 of Huntington Beach Sectionals
Claire Weinstein was about three and a half seconds off of Katie Ledecky’s 1000 free 15-16 NAG record as she swam a personal best by over 7 seconds.
