The Current, Not Water Quality, Dominates Post-Race Comments From Olympic Open Water Race
“That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, ever, I think, with just the current,” said American Katie Grimes who finished 15th in the women’s race.
SMH: World Aquatics Has Formally Requested Addition of 50m Stroke Events for the Olympics
Sarah Sjostrom is a 7-time World Champion in the 50 meter butterfly, which to this point has never been offered as an Olympic event.
Olympic Champ Daniel Wiffen Retires (From Open Water) After His First 10K
After winning gold and bronze in the pool, Daniel Wiffen tried his hand at open water – for the first and last times in his career.
17-Yr-Old Aussie Joshua Conias Hits All Comers Record In SCM 50 Free
17-year-old Joshua Conias trains at the same club as Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy and is following in his sprint freestyle footsteps.
Lacking A True “Superhero” At Root of U.S. Struggles At Paris Olympic Games
With the rest of the world catching up, the Americans no longer have that true game-changing superstar that sets them apart in the medal table.
SwimSwam Pulse: Marchand’s Performance The Biggest Story of Paris Olympics
Marchand’s historic performances in the pool reverberated throughout Paris during the nine-day swimming competition.
Sharon van Rouwendaal Dedicates Her Olympic Gold Medal to Her Dog, Rio, Who Died in May
After winning her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s 10km race, Sharon van Rouwendaal dedicated her win to her dog Rio, who died in May.
2024 Olympic Review – Women’s Edition | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
The 2024 Olympic Games are officially over (in the pool) so let’s talk about it. We dissect the best of’s from the women’s swimming competition in Paris.
Maccabi USA Seeking Swimmers To Represent The USA At 2025 Maccabiah Games
Maccabi USA will be fielding teams at the U16 age division (ages 14-16) for boys and girls, Open age division (ages 17-35) for men and women, and Masters.
París 2024: Kristof Rasovszky es nuevo campeón olímpico en aguas abiertas
La decepción en el río Sena fue el alemán Florian Wellbrock, oro en Tokio 2020+1 (y dueño de seis títulos en Mundiales).
2024 Paris Olympics: Men’s Marathon Swimming Live Results
Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri, who won the bronze medal in the 10km in Tokyo, is one of the favorites here in Paris.
Paris 2024: Women’s Semi-Final Matches Come Down to Shootouts, Australia and Spain Advance
With both games coming down to shoot-outs, Spain defeated the Netherlands and Australia defeated the USA to advance to the gold medal match in Paris.
Victor Johansson Of Sweden Will Not Race Men’s 10K In Seine After Doctor’s Recommendation
“After we have weighed their recommendation with all the risks that exist, it felt like the best decision is to drop out,” Johansson said.
Hungarian Olympic Champion Katinka Hosszu Calls On Federation Leadership To Resign
35-year-old Hungarian Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu posted on social media that the Hungarian Swimming A leadership should resign.
Magdeburg, Germany is the Open Water Capital of the World After Olympic 1-2
Sharon van Rouwendaal (above) and Moesha Johnson represent the Netherlands and Australia, respectively, but they train together in Germany.