SwimSwam’s Mock Draft For the 2018 SwimSquad Battles
On Sunday, four retired Olympians will draft SwimSquads for the 2018 Pro Swim Series. We’re predicting the picks in advance.
Coughlin, Lezak, Krayzelburg, Sandeno To Draft SwimSquad Teams
Natalie Coughlin, Jason Lezak, Lenny Krayzelburg and Kaitlin Sandeno will serve as captains of the four SwimSquad teams for USA Swimming’s new Pro Swim Series feature.
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.
Natalie Coughlin Aquatics Center Coming Early 2018
12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin’s alma mater, Carondelet High School, is naming its new aquatics center after the 2000 graduate.
Nathan Adrian’s 3 Favorite Exercises
Nathan’s top three “Bridge exercises” are the Weighted Pull Up, the Hex Bar Dead Lift and the Disc Freestyle Slide.
Sarah Sjostrom – Queen Of All The Sprints
Sarah Sjostrom had a remarkable World Championships in Budapest. She broke the World Records in the 50m and 100m freestyles, winning gold and silver in the individual events.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Greg Meehan
Head coach Greg Meehan led the United States women to their most successful World Championships in history, with 20 total medals, 9 of them gold.
A Look At The Stats From Budapest World Championships
Now that the World Championships in Budapest have come to a close, let’s take a look back at the numbers and see what’s interesting.
North America: Kalisz Proving He Can Continue U.S. Legacy In 200 IM
Chase Kalisz is proving he’s able to step into the footsteps of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in the 200 IM.
Kathleen Baker Erases Natalie Coughlin’s 50 Back American Record
Baker popped a 27.48, much faster than her 27.94 from prelims.
Ledecky’s Dozen: Passes Missy For Most World Champs Golds In History
With her third consecutive 1500 free title, Katie Ledecky has passed Missy Franklin for the most gold medals in long course World Championships history, holding a dozen world titles in as many appearances.
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.
2017 Worlds Preview: Masse, Baker Rise To The Top In Women’s 100 Back
Kylie Masse and Kathleen Baker have had a meteoric rise to the top of the women’s 100 back over the last few years.
Isabella Arcila Featured In ESPN Latin America’s ‘The Body Issue’
Colombian Isabella Arcila posed for ESPN Latin America’s version of ‘The Body Issue’.
2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Chase Kalisz will contest his best event tonight, the 400 IM, and look to add his name to the U.S. World Championship roster.
