The Fastest In-Season 200 Free Ever? Summer McIntosh’s 1:54.21 Is Up There
McIntosh rolled to a time of 1:54.21 in the final, just over half a second shy of her lifetime best and World Junior Record of 1:53.65.
SwimSwam Pulse: 53.5% Think Bowman Turns Texas Into Premier NCAA Contender In 1-2 Years
The Texas men are coming off their lowest finish since 2005 at the NCAA Championships, but new head coach Bob Bowman figures to rebuild them quickly.
Canada’s Mary-Sophie Harvey Coming Into Her Own At The Right Time
Harvey has taken on a hectic racing schedule and has been gaining momentum each time out, with her talents on full display this week at the Canadian Open.
arena Swim of the Week: Henrietta Fangli Lowers 24-Year-Old Hungarian Record In 100 Breast
After recently changing sporting citizenship to Hungary, Fangli broke a National Record that was set at the 2000 Olympics in the women’s 100 breast.
2024 Canadian Open: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Defending Olympic champion Maggie MacNeil headlines the women’s 100 fly on Day 3 of the Canadian Swimming Open in Toronto.
Women’s Recruit Ranks: Individual Scoring For All Classes Through 2024 NCAAs
Gretchen Walsh has tallied 171 points through three seasons of college competition, incredibly averaging 57 of the maximum 60 per year.
2024 Canadian Open: Day 2 Prelims Recap
Summer McIntosh will race both the 100 free and 100 breast on Day 2 of the Canadian Swimming Open in Toronto.
Ticket Pre-Sale For Relocated 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials Begins Friday
The pre-sale window for those who bought tickets to the Montreal event will be open for five days before they open to the general public.
2024 Women’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?
Bella Sims led an impressive group of Florida freshmen who played a crucial role in propelling the Gators to a 3rd-place finish in the team race.
USA Swimming Launching “Block Party” Pilot Program To Make Meets More Accessible For Clubs
USA Swimming has partnered with Reimagine Sports to launch the program that aims to engage more families into the sport with easy-to-run meets.
Revisiting NCAA Recruit Rankings: Women’s High School Class of 2020
With 221 points over four seasons, Alex Walsh is the clear-cut top scorer from the girls’ high school class of 2020 through their senior years.
NJCAA South Georgia State College To Cut Swimming Program
South Georgia State said it “is not in a position to commit the necessary resources” to keep the team running.
NAIA Announces Ban of Transgender Athletes From Women’s Competition In New Policy
The new policy is believed to make the NAIA the first national college governing body to mandate athletes to compete according to their assigned sex at birth.
SwimSwam Pulse: 81.4% Think Gretchen Walsh’s NCAA Performance Surpassed Kate Douglass’ 2023
Walsh’s 2024 NCAA performance included her becoming the first swimmer in history sub-48 in the 100 fly and sub-45 in the 100 free.
arena Swim of the Week: Jack Alexy Culminates 200 Free Progression With 1:29 At NCAAs
Entering the season with a best time of 1:35.5, Alexy became just the seventh swimmer in history sub-1:30 to place 2nd in the 200 free at the NCAAs.