Where Gretchen Walsh’s 54.33 Ranks Among the Greatest World Records in Swimming History
Walsh’s new mark of 54.33 makes her more than 2% faster than the next-fastest swimmer in history, Sarah Sjostrom, making this the most dominant current WR.
SwimSwam Pulse: 81.9% Think Leon Marchand Takes Down 400 IM World Record This Summer
The vast majority of readers believe Marchand will take down the world record this summer, with 37.5% predicting him to go 4:01.
Michael Phelps Honored with Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from the University of Michigan
Michael Phelps was among several honorees at Michigan’s commencement, which marked a historic milestone for the university.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 2 Prelims – Live Recap
Caeleb Dressel leads a stacked field in the men’s 100 Free prelims, as the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open kicks off this morning in earnest.
Leon Marchand Aiming For 400 IM World Record at European Championships
Leon Marchand told French media earlier this week that he is shooting for the 400 IM world record this summer, a mark he hasn’t hit in nearly three years.
Leon Marchand Punta Il Record Del Mondo Nei 400 Misti Agli Europei Di Parigi
Il francese guarda al suo primato nei 400 misti già dal primo giorno degli Europei. Tra carichi elevati e nuove sensazioni in allenamento
Where do the American Records Fit in Swimming History?
Van Mathias’ new American Record in the 50 breast at the Bergen Swim Festival (26.39) only makes him the 8th fastest performer ever in the event.
Michael Phelps Pops Up in Season 2 of Netflix Hit BEEF
The most decorated Olympian in history trades the pool deck for a high-stakes poker table on Netflix hit series BEEF, Season 2.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Brooks Curry Hits 47.51 100 Free To Climb All-Time U.S. Rankings
The swim moves Curry up into a tie for seventh all-time among Americans, tying the legendary Michael Phelps.
Mr Reliable…Now Mr Resurgent? James Guy Clocks 3:44.04 400 Free For Fastest Swim Since 2016
More than a decade after he set the British record in the 400 free, James Guy came within three tenths of that mark in a stunning swim
Pieter Coetze Ready To Dominate At 2026 South African Championships
World champion and on-fire backstroker Pieter Coetze is looking to get things done domestically at this week’s South African National Championships.
Brooks Curry Clocks 47.51 100 Free in Stockholm, Now #7 American All-Time
The 25-year-old American dominated the race, becoming the 28th-fastest performer in history and the seventh-best American of all time.
2026 Malmsten Swim Open Stockholm: Day Three Finals Live Recap
New mom Sarah Sjostrom didn’t appear to miss a beat en route to capturing the top seed in the women’s 50m freestyle in Stockholm.
Hubert Kos Now The Fastest 200 ButterBack Swimmer Ever – And It’s Not Close
Hubert Kos was already an elite 100 flyer and 100 backstroker, but in the last 48 hours has put himself way out in front of anyone else, ever
How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Swimsuit Magazine With The Leon Marchand Cover
Give the gift of swimming to your swimmer, swammer or swimming coach. Start with the Leon Marchand cover and the 2026 Swimsuit Issue.
