SwimSwam Pulse: Walsh’s World Record, Men’s 100 Free Final Biggest U.S. Trials Highlights
Gretchen Walsh’s world record in the 100 fly was clearly SwimSwam reader’s favorite moment of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Luke Whitlock on Making Olympic Team: “I knew I could execute (the race) when it mattered”
After taking the top seed in the 400 free prelims but finishing 5th in the final, the Indiana native executed an excellent race plan in the 800 free
US Adds David Johnston to 2024 Olympic Roster in Open Water; Gemmell Takes Ledecky’s Spot
Already qualified in the 1.5k in the pool, David Johnston will add the open water 10k race to his lineup for the Paris Olympics as well.
How Unprecedented Is Kate Douglass’s Olympic Swimming Lineup?
Douglass’s 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 IM lineup at the Olympic games is a type of lineup that not many swimmers have taken on before.
Ella Nelson on Racing at Olympic Trials: “This is it for me”
Nelson made 2 finals at the trials, the 100 and 200 breast, and will leave UVA as one of the most decorated Hoos in history with 20 All-American honors.
Daryn Wright Named to U.S. Olympic Diving Team In Women’s 10-Meter
Wright was surprised by friends and family at Purdue University’s aquatic center on Thursday morning after she hadn’t locked in a spot at the Trials.
Amusing, Insightful & More: SwimSwam Comment Highlights From The U.S. Olympic Trials
SwimSwam’s live recaps amassed 17,500 comments over nine days of racing at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
WADA President Calls Out USADA For Hypocrisy, “Playing Politics” After Congressional Hearing
WADA President Witold Banka declined to attend the Congressional hearing in Washington on Tuesday, but didn’t hold back in responding one day later.
Charlie Swanson on Making Surprise First Olympic Team: “I don’t really know what to feel yet”
Swanson is an NCAA All-American for Michigan who graduated in 2020 and specialized in the 400 IM during his time as a Wolverine
2024 US Paralympic Swimming Trials: See the Full Selection Procedures Breakdown
With the 2024 US Paralympic Trials on the horizion, it’s time to take a look at the qualifying criteria for who will be selected to the team.
Final US Olympic Swimming Trials Ratings Show 26% Increase Over 2021
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials averaged 3.4 million viewers in prime time on NBC and Peacock last week, a 26% increase from 2021.
Michael Phelps, Allison Schmitt Slam WADA At U.S. Congressional Hearing
Phelps urged Congress to implement change to the World Anti-Doping Agency, accusing it of having “deeply rooted systemic problems.”
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Reaction Time Analysis
We all see the fastest reaction times in each heat following the start of every race—but do these split-second stats have any real effect on the outcome?
Katie Grimes FULL 2024 US Olympic Trials Mixed Zone Interview
Katie Grimes spoke with the media the morning after taking on a 400 IM/200 Free double in Indianapolis.
Swimmers And Storylines To Watch At the 2024 U.S. Para Swimming Trials
Jessica Long is aiming to punch her ticket to her sixth Paralympic Games at this week’s U.S. Para Swimming Trials in Minneapolis, MN