Podcast: Inside Mercersburg’s Easterns Win: Depth, Relays, and a Program Built to Win
Mercersburg Academy Head Coach Matt Hurst breaks down his team’s success at the 2026 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships.
Michael Andrew on Moving Away From 200 IM: “Too hard of a hill to climb”
In his first meet back after moving to Hawaii to reunite with his father, Michael Andrew impressed in his pared-down sprint lineup.
Coach Brian Schrader Does Not Support CSCAA Changes To NCAA DI Championships (TRANSCRIPT)
Brian came on after his February 16th statement on Instagram, which was coined and critical of the College Swimming Coaches Association and their changes
Podcast: Inside Mercersburg’s Easterns Win: Depth, Relays, and a Program Built to Win (TRANSCRIPT)
Read the full transcript of Gold Medal Mel’s podcast with Mercersburg’s Matt Hurst
How Indiana Freshman Josh Bey Dropped 8 Seconds to Win Big 10 Title in 400 IM
When SwimSwam sat down with Bey to discuss his monumental drop, he revealed an interesting development that occurred this season
WATCH: Chris Guiliano’s 21.43 50 Free Pro Swim Series Record & All Day 4 Westmont Race Videos
Watch all of the race videos from the final night of the Pro Swim Series – Westmont, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
16-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic on First American Record in 1000 Freestyle: “I wanted to go (Sub-8:30)”
The Pleasonton Seahawks product said that he had a few days of rest for this meet and was shooting for some fast times.
Isabelle Stadden on Training at Virginia: “Brought a new light to swimming for me”
With the 100 back final looming tonight, Stadden has already gone best times in the 50, 100, and 200 Back, the latter two of which hadn’t happened since 2021
WATCH: Summer McIntosh’s 1:53.80 200 Free U.S. Open Record & All Day 3 Westmont PSS Race Videos
Watch all of the race videos from night three of the Pro Swim Series – Westmont, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
Summer McIntosh on Chasing World Records: “I’m always shooting for more”
McIntosh is very motivated by chasing world records, emphasizing she wants more and she wants to lower the ones she already has.
Sam Short on Dominant Pro Swim Showing: “came in here with a bit of a chip on my shoulder”
World Champion Sam Short came into Westmont and, simply put, dominated.
Regan Smith Breaks Down 4:35 400 IM Win in Westmont
Not only did Regan Smith take a decisive victory in the 400 IM at the Pro Swim in Westmont, but she also went a 3-second PB, dropping a 4:35
Kate Douglass Looking to Test Doubles in Westmont, China Open in Prep for Pan Pacs
with the Pan Pacific Championships only having 4 days, Douglass will have to make some tough decisions. Her potential finals lineups by day could be a lot
Michael Andrew Discusses LA 2028 Plans, Return to Father as Coach, State of USA Swimming
Michael Andrew talked about LA28 plans, his decision to leave ASU and train again with his father, and the Enhanced Games on Night Swim with Dax & Elvis.
Bob Bowman: “Take Your Sodium Bicarb… It’s a Waste of Time, Sorry”
At an ASCA talk, Bob Bowman dismissed sodium bicarbonate hype, saying swimmers should focus on hydration, carbs and making intervals.
