Oussama Mellouli

Swimming The Same Event In Five Olympics: A Feat For Few

After qualifying for this summer’s Olympics in the women’s 200 free, Italian legend Federica Pellegrini joins an exclusive club of athletes.

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2020 US Open Irvine Edition: Day 2 Colorful Photo Vault

Lots of fun aquatic action occurred on Day 2 of the 2020 US Open Championships in Irvine, and SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser was on deck to capture it all.

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Northwestern’s Jeremy Kipp Returns to USC as Head Coach

Kipp, a former assistant at USC for eight seasons, will succeed Dave Salo as the program’s next head coach, sources told SwimSwam.

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Corona D’Alloro: Elena Di Liddo è Dott.ssa Con Lode, Tesi Sul Doping

Elena Di Liddo è Dott.ssa in Scienze delle Attività Motorie con una tesi sul Doping di Stato discussa al pc dal salotto di casa.

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Northwestern Names Jeremy Kipp to Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming

Northwestern has named Jeremy Kipp the head coach of the newly-combined men’s and women’s swimming and diving program.

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Weertman Completes Dutch Sweep, Wins Wild Men’s 10 KM Marathon Event

Ferry Weertman swam a tactically perfect race to claim gold in the men’s 10 KM Marathon swimming event in Rio.

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Connor Jaeger Becomes 1st American Ever Under 14:40 In Men’s 1500

Connor Jaeger threw down an American record of 14:39.48 to win silver and become the first U.S. athlete ever under 14:40.

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Two London Medalists, Including Sun Yang, Miss 1500 Final

2012 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Sun Yang missed the 1500 free final, finishing 16th in the heats.

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22 Swimmers To Bear Their Nations Flag at the Opening Ceremonies

22 swimmers will bear the flag at the 2016 Opening Ceremonies.

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Paltrinieri Breaks Meet Record In 800 Free, Misses Lifetime Best

Gregorio Paltrinieri picked up his second gold medal of the meet with a new meet record in the men’s 800 freestyle.

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2016 Open Water Nationals: 10KM Highlight Video

American Andrew Gemmell was the winner of the men’s 10K at the 2016 Open Water Nationals in Florida.

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Men’s 1500m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Connor Jaeger Become Team USA’s Dominant Distance Freestyler?

The United States has lacked a dominant distance freestyler in recent years, but Jaeger may be their answer.

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Short Course World Championships Day One Prelims Live Recap

Chad Le Clos’s battle with the United States’ Tom Shields in the 100 fly will be one of many races to look out for on Day 1 of the Short Course World Championships.

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Swim Stars land in Dubai for Round Two of the FINA World Cup

Some of the world’s best swimmers arrived in Dubai today, ahead of the second round of the FINA/MASTBANK Swimming World Cup which will be held on Sunday 31 August and Monday 1 September.

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2013 Open Water Swimmer of the Year Swammy Award Goes To Thomas Lurz

With an absolutely incredible season, it’s almost a given that Lurz be named the 2013 open water swimmer of the year. ..

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