SwimSwam Breakdown: The US World Trials Narratives You Didn’t Know You Needed
we discuss the ride of Hunter Armstrong, USA’s positioning in the LCM 200/400s, and what US Nationals in Irvine might look like this summer.
The NCAA Transfer Portal Deadline & What It Means For Student-Athletes
With the May 1 deadline passing, student-athletes entering the NCAA transfer portal won’t be eligible to compete next season barring a waiver exemption.
NCAA Programs With The Most Athletes On The 2022 US World Championships Team
Florida leads the may in terms of qualification per NCAA program with 5 past or present Gators who will be racing in Budapest.
2022 USMS Spring Nationals Wrap Up with a Final Record Count of 57
All told, 57 individual and relay records were rewritten at the 2022 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championships in San Antonio.
Katie Grimes Sees a Lot of Room for Improvement in Her 400 IM
Katie Grimes from Sandpipers of Nevada dropped more than 5 seconds from her seeding with a winning time of 4:36.17 in the championship final of the 400 IM
Dressel, Ledecky, and Finke Give Hilarious Closing Interview in Greensboro
The trio of 2020 Olympic champions graced the media room with their presence together, poking fun at one another while answering questions
Shaine Casas Finding Success One Step at a Time After Making 1st Worlds Team
Though not thrilled with his overall performances, recently-turned Pro Casas reflected on meeting his ultimate goal at Trials of making the worlds team
My 10 Favorite Swims from the 2022 US International Team Trials
The Magic Man had a Magic Moment last week with the only World Record of the 2022 US International Team Trials in Greensboro.
Alex Walsh: “We realized I needed more taper”
Walsh came home with the fastest freestyle, too, a 30.76. Her final time of 2:07.84 took a half-second off the U.S. Open Record
Michael Phelps Among Finalists For U.S. Olympic & Paralympic HOF Class of 2022
Fan voting open for Olympian, Paralympian and Team categories now through May 16 to help determine the Class of 2022.
2022 U.S. Trials: Official SwimSwam Awards
Hunter Armstrong was a star in Greensboro, breaking the world record in the men’s 50 back while also winning the 100 back.
Representing U.S. At 2022 FISU America Games Open To Collegiate Programs
The FISU America Games are a regional multi-sport event similar to the Pan American Games, featuring university-aged athletes from North and South America.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Hunter Armstrong
Armstrong exploded with a new world record in the men’s 50 backstroke, and also qualified for the World Championships in the 100 back and 400 free relay.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ron Aitken
The success of Aitkens’ Sandpipers of Nevada team has been nothing short of extraordinary this month.
USA Swimming Names New Open Water National Team
The team was decided based on results from the 2022 Open Water National Championships 10K, which took place April 1 in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.