Saturday at the Pro Swim Sees More Individual Swimming World Records than Paris Olympics
Nine years after her last long course World Record, American Katie Ledecky launched a surprise to kick off the Saturday evening session in Ft. Lauderdale.
Katie Ledecky on Going First Best Time in 800 Free Since 2016: “I can’t stop smiling”
Katie Ledecky broke her own 9-year-old world record in the 800 free tonight in Ft Lauderdale, clocking a time of 8:04.12.
Regan Smith on Bob Bowman Aerobic Training: “It’s been fun to get humbled”
Swimming alongside the likes of Jillian Cox, Kate Hurst, Simone Manuel, and Lindsay Looney, Smith admits she’s been getting humbled by the 8k Monday sessions
Emma Weber Attributes New Race Plan to 100 Breast Win in Loaded Ft Lauderdale Field
In a field that included Olympic champions in the 100 & 200 breast, UVA’s Emma Weber pulled out a win in the 100 Breast on the 2nd night in Ft Lauderdale
WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Pops 24.93 In 50 Fly For New American Record (Day 3 Race Videos)
Watch all of the race videos from night three of the 2025 Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim Series, including Gretchen Walsh’s American record in the 50 butterfly.
In Year 13 of Her International Career, Katie Ledecky Still Working on “Taking the Next Step”
13 years into an illustrious international career, most athletes would feel lucky just to be relevant, let alone approach best times
Gretchen on 24.9 50 Fly: “I love following in the footsteps of Sarah Sjostrom”
Touching the wall at 24.91, Walsh became just the 2nd woman ever to crack the 25-second barrier, joining Olympic icon Sarah Sjostrom in that rare air
WATCH: Bob Bowman Speaks to the Media in Ft Lauderdale after Leon Marchand’s 2025 Debut
Bowman addressed Marchand’s form in the 400 free, his training in Australia, and how the rest of his group from Texas is looking in the pool this weekend.
Kieran Smith on Surprise In Season Swims: “You know, this sport is really mysterious”
From 2019 to 2024, Kieran Smith logged 3 sub-3:48 swims in season. Last night in the 400 free final, Smith logged his 3rd sub-3:48 400 in the last 5 weeks
WATCH: Katie Ledecky Hits 3:56.81 400 Free, Her Fastest in Nearly 9 Years (Day 2 Race Videos)
Watch all of the race videos from night two of the 2025 Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim Series, including Katie Ledecky’s historic 400 freestyle.
Gretchen Walsh on Going 52: “That’s been a goal of mine since I was 16”
In her first LCM final since the Paris Olympics, Gretchen Walsh not only won the women’s 100 free, but she did so in a personal best
Leon Marchand Reflects on Time in Australia: “It was amazing to do”
Leon Marchand made his 2025 racing debut today in Ft Lauderdale, competing in the 400 free and ultimately finishing 3rd in a lifetime best of 3:48.97
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Katie Ledecky Posts #2 1500 Free In History In Fort Lauderdale
Ledecky rolled to the 2nd-fastest swim of all-time in 15:24.51, her best showing since breaking the world record (15:20.48) in 2018.
WATCH: Katie Ledecky’s #2 All-Time 1500 Free 15:24.51 In Fort Lauderdale (Day 1 Race Videos)
Watch all of the race videos from night one of the Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim Series, including Katie Ledecky’s historic 1500 freestyle.
Dual Meet Tournament, International Meets & Ft Lauderdale Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
we are discussing the newly announced dual meet tournament, several international meets around the globe, and the upcoming Pro Swim Stop in Ft Lauderdale.
