Thomas Heilman

Six Storylines To Watch At The 2025 U.S. National Championships

Katie Ledecky is coming in riding a huge wave of momentum after breaking the world record in the women’s 800 free at the Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim.

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Trials USA: Pubblicate Le Iscrizioni, I Grandi Assenti Ed I Protagonisti Dell’Evento

USA Swimming ha rilasciato le iscrizioni ufficiali per i Campionati Nazionali 2025, in programma dal 3 al 7 giugno all’Indiana University Natatorium

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USA Swimming Releases Psych Sheets For 2025 National Championships

The pre-scratch psych sheets for the 2025 U.S. National Championships have been released, showing many swimmers over-entered with a slew of events.

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Virginia, ASU, Tennessee & Michigan To Clash In Inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge

Claire Curzan and the UVA women will compete in the inaugural edition of the double-elimination, bracket-style dual meet this November in Tennessee.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Urlando, Hobson Have Best Shot At Individual Gold For U.S. Men (Minus Finke)

The 200 fly at the World Championships feels more wide open than it has in past years, opening the door for Luca Urlando to vie for the gold medal.

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The Fastest Heats In History Part II: 100 Butterfly

Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak produced two of the fastest swims in history in the Olympic final in 2021, with Dressel breaking the world record.

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Heilman Logs 1:57.81 200 Fly; Arnall Sisters Impress On Day 3 Of Richmond Sectionals

Day 3 of the Speedo Sectionals in Richmond featured a plethora of fast swims, including a 1:57.84 200 butterfly from Olympic silver medalist Thomas Heilman.

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NC State Commit Emerson Callis Claims Double Gold On Night 2 Of Richmond Sectionals

Friday’s finals session was a brief but action-packed night, highlighted by NC State commit Emerson Callis’ double gold in the 100 butterfly and 400 IM.

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Tennessee Commit Gabe Nunziata Doubles Up On Night 1 Of Richmond Spring Sectionals

Thursday’s session of the Richmond Spring Sectionals was headlined by a pair of victories from Old Dominion Aquatic Club’s Gabe Nunziata.

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Top U.S. 200 Butterfliers Thomas Heilman, Luca Urlando Will Race Tuneups This Weekend

The Olympic Trials champion Thomas Heilman (right) and the NCAA Record breaker Luca Urlando (left) will both race meets this weekend a couple of weeks ahead of US Nationals.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Urlando Peaking At The Right Time In 200 Fly

After a gradual return to top form over the last few years, Luca Urlando is firing on all cylinders entering the 2025 championship season.

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2025 U.S. World Championship Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index

Keep up with all of SwimSwam’s previews and picks with our official preview index for the 2025 U.S. National Championships.

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How Many? Taking a Look at Virginia’s Recent American Record Blitz

The Virginia Women have shattered record after record in their five-year reign over the NCAA. How many, who for, in what and when?

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14-Year-Old Skylar Zuleger Pops 1:01.14 100 Breaststroke To Close Y Nats

Skylar Zuleger became the #12 all-time 13-14 performer in the event as Cavalier Aquatics and Schroeder won the boys’ and girls’ titles respectively

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Luca Urlando Rips 1:52.37 In 200 Fly To Break Own PSS Record, Now #4 Performer Of All-Time

During the third finals session of the 2025 Pro Swim Series in Sacramento, 23-year-old Luca Urlando dropped a time of 1:52.37 in the 200 butterfly.

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