Simone Manuel

Tickets on Sale for Pro Swim Series in Greensboro

ith an exciting 2019-2020 swim season just around the corner, tickets are now on sale for the first TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Greensboro, N.C. on Nov. 6-9.

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Abrahm DeVine Accuses Stanford Team of Homophobia; School Denies Allegations

DeVine, now a member of Team Elite, wrote that his being “kicked off” Stanford’s team “comes down to the fact that [he is] gay.”

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot for the 2019 Golden Goggles Awards

Do Regan Smith’s World Records upend Simone Manuel’s absolute medal haul and individual heroics? Let the debate rage on.

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USA Swimming Unveils 2019 Golden Goggles Awards Nominees

Spoiler alert: there’s only one nominee for Male Swimmer of the Year.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Open Water History, Times 2

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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International Swimming League Roster Refresh

With the technical details of the ISL’s inaugural season now disclosed, refresh yourself on each of the eight squads’ stacked rosters.

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Spaniard Alba Vazquez Signs To Join Aqua Centurions Of The ISL

Spaniard Alba Vazquez becomes the latest addition to the Rome-based Aqua Centurions captained by Federica Pellegrini. Vazquez brings the team roster up to 29.

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U.S. National Team: Projected Athlete Funding Lists – Saunderson Clips Lochte

Not all US National Teamers earn monthly stipends. We break down top world ranks to get the list of 52 athletes who should earn funding in 2019-2020.

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2019-2020 US National Team Qualifying Closes: Projected Roster Here

The qualifying period has closed – who is in line to make the 2019-2020 U.S. National Team and get the accompanying benefits?

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Maxine Parker Becomes 2nd Fastest 17-18 50 Freestyler in US History in Budapest

Maxine Parker of USA shaved off an additional 0.21 seconds and moved up two spots to become the second fastest 17-18 50m freestyler of all-time.

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Gretchen Walsh Chomps Simone Manuel’s 15-16 NAG Record in 50 Free at 24.71

Walsh took nine hundredths off of SImone Manuel’s 15-16 NAG record in the 50 free, which was set in 2013 at the World Championships.

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Maxine Parker Jumps to #4 on 50 Free All-time List for 17-18 Girls with 24.96

USA’s Maxine Parker jumped to number six in history for 17-18 girls in the 50-meter freestyle with her 24.96 semi-final performance in Budapest.

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Four-Day Ticket Packages Now On Sale for 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials

Four-day ticket packages for 2020 Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, went on sale Friday; lower bowl tickets are sold out.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 61% Say Regan Smith Should Turn Pro & Forgo NCAA Swimming

61.4% of voters said Regan Smith should turn professional now, giving up her NCAA eligibility after breaking two world records over the summer.

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U.S. National Team Tracker: Top 6s After Pan American Games

With 13 days and two major international meets remaining in the qualifying period, here’s an update on the top 6 Americans in each event after Pan Ams.

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