Success In Both 50 and 100 Free Much Rarer Than In The Past
Nathan Adrian struggles in the 100 free and success in the 50 free shows just how tough that double is
Van den Hoogenband: A disturbing look at pollution in the waters of the Rio Olympics site
Three-time Olympic champ Pieter van den Hoogenband posted a picture of a man standing on a board in the middle of a heavily-polluted Brazilian waterway where Olympic events will be held in a little more than a year.
7 Years Since Michael Phelps Won 7 in ’07
Michael Phelps won 7 gold medals 7 years ago at the 2007 World Championships.
Top Dutch Swimmers Preparing For 10th Swim Cup In Eindhoven
The top Dutch swimmers will be competing against many international athletes at the 10th Swim Cup in Eindhoven…
Revenge of the Nerds, Part 2: All-Time Men’s Olympic Medal Winners
It’s no secret that Michael Phelps sits atop the Olympic medal heap – but by how much? And just how strong is the American men’s legacy?
SwimSwam Exclusive Interview With Jacco Verhaeren
It was a week ago that the Swimming Australia brass, John Betrand AM and CEO Mark Anderson announced that they…
Nerding Out: All-Time Leaders in World Championship Medal Counts
If Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte were their own country at World Championships, they’d sit in 6th place in the total gold medal count for all sports, both men and women.
Hoogenband 3-time Olympic Champion at 2013 FINA Worlds – Video Feature Profile
Pieter van den Hoogenband, speed master and Olympic icon, is at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, working for Eurosport as a swimming analyst. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Lifetime Achievement, 2012 Swammy Award Winner, Michael Phelps
“Michael’s path to greatness was sealed when he lost to Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband in Athens in the 200 freestyle. It proved Michael was fearless, unshakable.” (Swim Photo Credit: VIS)
Gary Hall Jr., Hoogie to Enter HOF C/O 2013
Gary Hall Jr. in his famous boxing robe, seen here with future Olympic Trials finalist Leah Gingrich at the 2004 Trials.
Race of the Day: James Magnussen/Australian 400 Free Relay; [Link to Video]
With only four finals on the first evening session, it might seem like there was a derth of candidates for…
5 World Records That Won't Go Down in Shanghai [with videos]
After the 2009 World Championships, and when FINA and USA Swimming removed the rubber-suits from competition, there was a lot…
Thorpe Receives Comeback Support From Both Friends and Foes
Amongst all of the other exciting stories that have been buzzing about the swimming world the past few weeks, none…
