Mel Marshall on Coaching, Motivating the Greatest Breaststroker of All Time
Marshall explains why Peaty has always had an affinity for long course and the first time she thought Adam could go 57 in the long course 100 breast.
Bob Bowman Discusses Popovici WR, Regan Smith to ASU, and Marchand World Titles
Bowman gives great insight into what Popovici does well in the water, what Regan Smith’s training will look like, and Leon Marchand’s potential in the IMs
Bob Bowman on David Popovici: “He reminds me of Michael at a very young age”
Bowman says “they were built similarly, really skinny, little guys… they’re generating speed by reducing drag, right? Which is the best way to do it anyway”
Katie Hoff Discusses the Pros and Cons of Foregoing the NCAA to Turn Pro
With Regan Smith turning pro, we wanted a perspective from someone who had made this decision and seen how it played out in their career.
Ruta Meilutyte on Return to Swimming, Eating Disorder, and Mental Health
Ruta discusses dealing with an eating disorder, learning how to take care of her mental health, and serving a 2-year suspension for missing 3 doping tests
Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford
Meehan is candid as he shares his disappointment and sadness to see Smith leave, not only as an athlete but as a teammate and friend to everyone on the team
SwimSwam Breakdown: ASU Pro Group, NCAA 5th Years, & The “2-Year Taper”
We discuss Regan Smith and others moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, the fairness of NCAA 5th years, and not “fully tapering” for 2 years.
99-Year-Old Willard “Wink” Lamb on Setting 1500 Free Masters World Record (VIDEO)
At 83, Lamb returned to the pool – He currently owns eight world records in the 95-99 age group: the 50/100/200/400/800/1500 freestyle
Adam Peaty Describes Lows and Highs of Commonwealth Games (VIDEO)
Peaty discusses the devastation of missing the 100 breast podium and bouncing back to win the only title that had eluded him his entire career.
Katie Grimes on Racing Katie Ledecky, Open Water, & Not Fully Tapering Until 2024
Grimes is looking toward the 2024 Olympic Games and winning gold in Paris, with such a laser focus that she has decided she won’t fully taper until then
SwimSwam Breakdown: Chalmers Media Woes, Peaty Misses Podium, & Aussie Relay WR
We discuss Kyle Chalmers’ reaction to Australian tabloid media, Adam Peaty missing a 100 breast podium, and the Aussie women’s surprise world record
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
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
