LoBue Leading Men’s High Dive For Repeat, Mexico Seeks First High Dive Gold
With two of four rounds of the high diving competition in the books, American Steve LoBue and Mexico’s Adriana Jimenez are the early leaders.
2019 World Champs Previews: Peaty’s Project 56 Highlights Men’s 100 Breast
Adam Peaty is one of the most dominant swimmers in history, and maybe the safest gold medal bet there is in 2019. But the battle for minor medals is intense.
2019 World Champs Previews: King & Efimova Go 1:03-Hunting In Women’s 100 BR
Lilly King vs Yulia Efimova is one of swimming’s greatest rivalries with two of its most colorful personalities in the sport.
2019 FINA World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest Is Here
Try your hand against the best SwimSwam readers (and writers) in our Pick ‘Em Contest. Speedo USA prizes are up for grabs, including a brand-new tech suit.
Germany Returns To 5K Open Water Relay Gold; Their 3rd In 5 Editions
Germany won its third open water team gold in the past four World Championships, edging out Italy and the United States by just tenths of a second.
Laugher Misses Final Dive, Falls From 1st To 3rd, Xie Repeats As 3m Dive Champ
Xie Siyi won his second gold medal of the 2019 World Championships and his fourth gold medal overall as China went 1-2 in men’s 3-meter.
Fish Out Of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast – Episode 2 With Tina Andrew
The official SwimSwam podcast is back with its second episode: this time featuring a long-form interview with New York Breakers GM Tina Andrew.
California Swim Instructor Arrested on Child Porn Charges
An 18-year-old swimming instructor in Dublin, California has been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography, local media report.
China Goes 1-2 On Women’s Platform With Pair of 13-Year-Olds
China remained perfect at the 2019 World Championships in diving, with a pair of 13-year-old competitors taking gold and silver on women’s 10-meter.
SwimSwam Pulse: Farris, Adrian Expected to Make American Free Relay For Tokyo
38% of voters said Dean Farris was the most likely of our listed candidates to make the American 4×100 free relay for the Tokyo Olympics.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Licon Makes American Breaststroke Even Harder To Call
3rd at both 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials and 2018 U.S. Nationals, Will Licon will look to break through later this summer after his fast 200 breast last week.
China Wins Team Dive Event, Improves To 8-for-8 With Five Dive Events Remaining
China won its eighth diving gold medal of the 2019 World Championships, staying perfect with just five diving events remaining.
Missouri Disputes Release, Says Rhodenbaugh Was Not Cleared Of Title IX Charges
The University of Missouri disputes a press release saying former swim coach Greg Rhodenbaugh was cleared of wrongdoing, calling that release “inaccurate.”
Release: Greg Rhodenbaugh Cleared of Wrongdoing In Title IX Investigation
Former University of Missouri head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh has been cleared of all charges in the school’s Title IX investigation into him, a PR firm says.
China Remains Perfect With Two More Diving Medals On Monday of Worlds
With two more gold medals on Monday, China remains a perfect 7-for-7 in diving events at the 2019 World Championships – and the meet is already half-over.