Natalie Hinds: “I really felt like I could finally finish the 2nd 50”
Natalie Hinds defender her top qualifying spot from the morning, winning the national title with a 53.53, a new personal best for the Florida pro
Gabriel Jett: “On a good day, I belong beating these guys”
Cal undergrad Gabriel Jett dominated the A final, turning well ahead at the halfway point and extending his lead through the third 50.
Dakota Luther on 2Fly PB: “I want to have one more shot at the Olympic team
Austin native and new Texas Longhorn Dakota Luther took home the title in the women’s 200 fly, finishing in 2:07.02, a new lifetime best.
Zach Apple Still Looking for Right Formula After 48.4 100 Free
In a thrilling final where the top 3 were separated by just .02, Virginia’s Matt King and Indiana pro Zach Apple tied for the national title with a 48.44
Katie Ledecky on Off Events: “My best event when I was younger was 2Fly”
In traditional Katie Ledecky fashion, the greatest of all time dominated the final heat, winning by nearly 20 seconds in 8:12.03.
SwimSwam’s 2022 Commonwealth Games Fantasy Draft
Check out SwimSwam’s 2022 Commonwealth Games Fantasy Draft where we each drafted a team of 8 swimmers that we think will score big in Birmingham.
WR Holder Ariarne Titmus: “I’m Feeling Really Good For Comm Games”
Ariarne Titmus may have opted out of this year’s World Championships in Budapest, but the Aussie is now ready to rock at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Ryan Mallette on Being Named Head Coach of the High Performance Center in Ontario
Recently hired HPC-Ontario head coach Ryan Mallette discussed his new job, Canada’s performance at the World Championships, and choosing event lineups.
Josh Liendo on World Champs Success, Being a Black Swimmer, and Kayla Sanchez
In a virtual press conference, Liendo discussed his Worlds performance, being a black swimmer, and Kayla Sanchez representing the Philippines internationally.
Maggie MacNeil Happy with World Champs Outcome, Looking Forward to Birmingham
At a virtual press conference, MacNeil spoke about her thoughts on her World Championships performance, pressure, and her outlook on Birmingham.
Bella Sims Previews Duel in the Pool Open Water Relay, Broken Individual Events
Sims is following up her world champs performance with a Duel in the Pool debut, where she will be a part of the 4×800 open water relay
Why 15 Year Old Swimmer Thomas Heilman Is Set Up For Long-term Success
Heilman hit his taper at U.S. International Team Trials, qualifying for the Jr Pan Pacs in three events, which will be his national team trip.
Summer McIntosh Takes Big Meet Racing From Budapest into Birmingham (VIDEO)
Part of the young Canadian’s success is her eagerness to race the best, being energized by performing for the crowds on the biggest stages
How Has 17-Year-Old Ksawery Masiuk Become One of the Top Backstrokers in the World?
Masiuk reveals that he doesn’t like having time goals because it would put unnecessary pressure on himself; he just tries to have fun when he swims.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Comm Games, Duel in the Pool, and NCAA Transfers
We discuss the upcoming Com Games entry lists, the Duel in the Pool rosters for both USA and Australia, and Olympian Emma Weyant potentially leaving Virginia
