15 top swimming photos from 2015 – above the surface
There was a lot of excitement in and around pools in 2015. We’ve been scouring the archives at SwimSwam to…
2015 Swammy Awards: Top 10 Swims of the Year
As our 2015 Swammy Awards come to a close, it’s time to count down the top 10 swims of the year leading to our overall Swammy for “Race of the Year.”
Top 15 Underwater Swimming Photos from 2015
It’s that time of year when many of us look back taking stock of the year’s major events. It’s been a…
What’s Ryan Lochte’s Favorite Christmas Present Ever?
5-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was featured this week as a part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC’s) Christmas…
2015 Swammy Awards: Viral Video of the Year – Louisville Airport Training
For most swimmers, the plane ride home from competition is a chance to relax, recover and get ready for the next practice. But some teams just refuse to leave the training grind – even while stuck in an airport.
2015 Swammy Awards: Michael Phelps, U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year
Phelps’ post-race emotion was something we hadn’t seen from him in 6 years
SwimSwam Poetry Slam: “Twas The Year Before Rio…”
T’was the year before Rio down at SwimSwam HQ, and we grabbed pens and paper to see what we could do.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 The Zane Grothe Warmup Special
Zane Grothe burst onto the national scene this summer after winning the 400m free at U.S. Nationals. But what is his key to fast racing? It’s all in the warmup.
Hackett On Phelps: “He Makes You Want To Do Everything Right”
“The sport evolved while I was away”, says Australian legend Grant Hackett as he continues on his comeback road to Rio.
Watch: Franklin, Lochte, Coughlin, Hackett & More Talk Olympic Success
Watch as the athletes give their definition of success this season and in Rio.
Photo Vault: Team Speedo Launch Event In NYC
Missy Franklin and James Guy model the new Speedo Fastskin.
Swimming is A Team Sport: Why USA Always Wins the Duel in the Pool
And why the Americans will be the best in Rio too.
SwimSwam Pulse: 70% Disagree With FINA Disallowing ‘Lochte Turns’
Our latest poll asked SwimSwam readers to weigh in on the “Lochte turn,” used by Ryan Lochte to win his fourth-straight world title in the 200 IM and then subsequently outlawed by FINA for IM races.
Dan Wallace Reclaims Hours-Old 200 IM Scottish National Record
After this weekend’s Duel in the Pool, Scottish swimmer Dan Wallace retains both his nation’s SCM 200 IM and 400 IM records.
