2021 NCAA Swimming Conference Championships Primer – Division I
The 2021 NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships will get underway next week, with a more spread-out schedule than normal.
GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 2/12/2021
Luke Stibrich broke through two major barriers swimming in Texas’s high school postseason with a 1:49 IM and a 4:29 500 free.
Swim of the Week: Ikee’s Triumphant Return To The 24s
After a lengthy break from swimming and a battle with leukemia, Japan’s Rikako Ikee broke 25 seconds in the 50 free – a huge step in an inspiring comeback.
SwimSwam Pulse: 57% Predict A Dual Open Water/Pool Olympic Medalist
More than half of voters predicted that the 2021 Olympics would be the second ever to have a swimmer win a medal in both pool and open water swimming.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Women’s #50 – #41
Short course world record-breaker Kira Toussaint debuts at #41 in our list of the top 100 women’s swimmers in the world for 2021.
Former CA High School Swim Coach Arrested On Sexual Misconduct Charges
A former high school teacher and swim coach in Morro Bay, California has been arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct, local media report.
Florida Adds Walk-On Diver Caroline Pagac To Roster For Fall 2021
It’s the rare case of a true walk-on for Caroline Pagac, who earned her way onto the Florida Gators dive roster for the 2021-2022 season.
Minnesota To Hold Timed-Final High School State Meets, But Split By Section
The Minnesota State High School League has confirmed that it will host a boys high school state swim meet with a timed finals format and multiple sessions.
Two Names Added To SafeSport Database, USA Swimming Banned List
Two more swimming-related names now appear in the SafeSport database: Thomas Bell was permanently banned and Kyle Lippiatt temporarily suspended.
Group of Women’s Sport Icons Seeks ‘Science-Based Approach to Trans Inclusion’
A group of Olympians & women’s sports advocates are calling for the inclusion of trans athletes, balanced with fair opportunities within women’s sports.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2021: Men’s #10 – #1
We’re into the big-time now. Every single athlete in our top 10 has either (1) a solid chance at multiple gold medals or (2) a solid chance at a world record.
Swim of the Week: Seto’s Early-Season 4:12.57 Win Over Hagino
Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino went head-to-head at the Japan Open this week, with Seto taking top billing in the 400 IM with a 4:12.57.
A How-To Guide For Indiana’s Pulley & Underwater Video System
Indiana has a unique way of combining underwater video and a weight-bearing pulley system – and now they’re sharing their intel with SwimSwam readers.
SwimSwam Pulse: 40% Pick 500 Free To 200 Free Relay As Toughest HS Double
40% of voters selected the 500 free into the 200 free relay as the toughest among four of high school swimming’s more-common back-to-back event combos.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2021: Men’s #20 – #11
As we crack the top 20, we’re starting to profile some of swimming’s best and most versatile talents – like freestyler, IMer, and relay hero Duncan Scott.