SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Suspect Wave I Qualifiers Will Not Swim Wave II Trials
Almost two-thirds of voters expected at least one top-2 finisher from Wave I of U.S. Olympic Trials to pass on the chance to swim in Wave II.
SwimSwam’s Master Timeline for U.S., Australia, Canada & France Olympic Trials
Want to follow Olympic Trials meets in the U.S., Australia, France & Canada at the same time? We’ve got you covered with a master timeline of all four meets.
How To Follow Australian, Canadian, French & U.S. Olympic Selection Meets
Hold onto your hats, because the next two weeks are about to be a whirlwind here on SwimSwam with Olympic selection meets for four major nations.
Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class of 2023
The same swimmer has this class’s top time in the 100 free, 100 back, and 200 IM. This year’s sophomore boys could be a deep sprint free class.
Brazil Releases Schedule, Standards For 4-Swimmer Olympic Time Trial Meet
The Brazilian swimming federation has released the event schedule for its four-swimmer Olympic Trials Time Trial meet this weekend.
ISL Protection Lists: DC Can Retain Miller/Litherland, AQC Adds Ceccon & Grinev
The DC Trident can retain key members of their 2019 roster who sat out 2020, while the Aqua Centurions can ‘retain’ impact rookie Thomas Ceccon.
2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Schedule & Index
We’re counting down the days to USA Swimming’s big show by previewing every event and picking the 2021 Olympic team. See our schedule, picks & previews here.
IOC Executive Board Proposes Brisbane As 2032 Olympic Host, Will Vote In July
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board will vote in July, potentially awarding the 2032 Summer Olympics to Brisbane, Australia.
ISL Protection Lists: Toronto Can Retain Sanchez; Breakers Lose Koch, Wasick
The New York Breakers will not be able to retain stars Marco Koch or Kasia Wasick, who do not appear on the team’s protection pool list.
Michael Andrew Enters 6 Events For U.S. Olympic Trials Including All Four 100s
Michael Andrew is entered in six different events, including the 100s of all four strokes, at 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, per psych sheets.
No 200 Free For Regan Smith at U.S. Olympic Trials; Enters 100/200s of Fly/Back
19-year-old world record-holder Regan Smith will focus in on backstroke and butterfly at U.S. Olympic Trials. She will not go after a 4×200 free relay spot.
Simone Manuel Enters 50/100/200 Free At Trials for Potential 7 Olympic Events
Simone Manuel will target the same three events (50 free, 100 free, 200 free) she did at 2016 Trials, with the potential for 7 Olympic events between them.
ISL Protection Lists: Iron’s Core Protected; Small Tokyo Group Adds Watanabe
Iron will have the option to retain almost all 2020 scorers. Tokyo has lots of stars not registered for the league, but added breaststroker Kanako Watanabe.
ISL Protection Lists: London’s Aussies Return, LA Gets Baker & Held Back
The London Roar will have the option to retain most of their star Australians who sat out last season, and the LA Current have some key 2019 returnees, too.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave I – Finals Preview: 9 Swimmers In 200 IM A Final
We’re onto the final session of Wave I of the U.S. Olympic Trials – and one event will have nine swimmers in the A final.