At Long Last, U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Coming Fast
We’re now less than 50 days away from the first race of the U.S. Olympic Trials, and it’s time for everyone to start getting excited.
SwimSwam Pulse: 76% Think A Wave I Qualifier Will At Least Make Wave II Semis
Voters were extremely bullish on the chances of a Wave I qualifier making at least a semifinal at the Wave II Olympic Trials meet.
SwimSwam Pulse: 59% Think Texas Can Repeat As NCAA Champs With New Coach
Nearly 60% of voters believe the Texas Longhorns can repeat as men’s NCAA swimming & diving champions, even with a coaching change.
SwimSwam Pulse: 48% Liked Timed Final Relays Better At 2021 NCAAs
In a narrow 48.9%-to-40.4% decision, SwimSwam voters said they liked the 2021 format better than the typical prelims/finals format.
“I’ll Eat My Goggles” – an Act of Penance from a SwimSwam Reader
SwimSwam reader Willswim made a not-so-bold call in the comments about the NCAA Championships. He whiffed, but put his goggles where his mouth is.
SwimSwam Pulse: 59% Had Picked Texas To Win NCAA Championships
Nearly 60% of voters expected Texas to win the 2021 Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving title, compared to 37% for defending champs California.
The Weight of Gold
The documentary “The Weight of Gold” shows there is a pressing need for mental health resources to be implemented in pursuit of optimal performance.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Picked Virginia To Win Women’s NCAA Title
In last week’s poll, nearly three-quarters of voters picked the Virginia Cavaliers as the favorites to win the women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving title.
What I’ll Miss About COVID-19
With many indoor pools closed throughout the pandemic, swimming outdoors in frigid temperatures has brought joy (along with blue lips and chattering teeth).
Shouts From The Stands: Sometimes Holding On Does More Damage Than Letting Go
“This life lesson is something that I am just starting to come to terms with…swimming was what taught it to me.”
Will Texas’ Glut of Talent Hurt Them in Recruiting? Competitors Say ‘No’
The Texas men will leave at least 8, and possibly as many as 10, NCAA qualifying swimmers home this season. Fans wonder if this will hurt them in recruiting, but coaches say no.
SwimSwam Pulse: 62% Say Olympians Should Get Earlier Vaccine Priority
Almost two-thirds of SwimSwam readers said Olympic athletes should get to move up in line for the coronavirus vaccine ahead of Tokyo.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Predicted Slower NCAA Invite Times In 2021
Almost two-thirds of voters accurately predicted that NCAA invite times would get slower amid the pandemic in the year 2021.
SwimSwam Pulse: 63% Predict Fewer NCAA Records In 2021
In a pandemic-adjusted year, fans are a bit skeptical of the potential for NCAA records at this year’s NCAA Championships.
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Think Douglass Should Pick 200 Breast For NCAAs
Two-thirds of voters said Virginia star Kate Douglass should swim the 200 breast over the 100 free at the NCAA Championships next month.