Claire Weinstein Ties 43-Year Old National Age Group Record in 200 Free
The existing record in the 200 meter free was set by legendary swimmer Cynthia “Sippy” Woodhead in 1978 – almost 30 years before Weinstein was born.
Best of the SwimSwam Podcast: 2021
We put together a compilation of this year’s best podcasts, spanning spring training to Olympic Trials and the Games themself.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Phelps Plays Pickleball, Sun Sells Makeup, & World Champs
We talk Michael Phelps playing pickleball matches, Sun Yang netting over $500k from selling makeup, and the 2023 World Champs getting pushed to November
WATCH: Lydia Jacoby Accept Golden Goggles Awards for Breakout Performer (VIDEO)
Lydia Jacoby won the Breakout Performer of the Year Award at USA Swimming’s 2021 Golden Goggle ceremony. Listen to her speech and see all the awards here.
Olympic Coach Brian Schrader Heads New World-Class Swimming Facility FAST
Coach Brian Schrader heads Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) at an elite facility opening March 2022 in Ocala, Florida.
Nic Fink Training with GA Tech, Getting His Masters, and Winning World Titles
We sat down with ISL breaststroke maestro and newly-minted world champion Nic Fink, who took us through his whirlwind fall both in school and swim.
Michael Phelps Will Face Larry Fitzgerald in Celebrity Pickleball Matches
Michael Phelps already has World Records in swimming and golf, and he’s not taking on a challenge in a new sport: pickleball.
Michael Phelps Discusses Djokovic, COVID, and Lia Thomas in a CNN Interview
The GOAT addresses two of sport’s greatest ongoing controversies – Novak Djokovic in tennis, and Lia Thomas in swimming.
American College Connection Names Kevin Weldon New Director of Club Relations
Weldon will take over the new ACC program that will establish partnerships with club teams in the U.S. and Canada.
Longtime Swimming Announcer Sam Kendricks Battling Rare Form of Cancer
Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in swimming in the United States for over two decades, was diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma in August 2021.
Bella Brito, Edward Kim Pick Up Multiple Wins At Pacific Coast All-Star Meet
Bella Brito picked up gold in the 500 and 100 freestyle, while Nguyen took first place in both the 100 fly, 100 breast, and 200 IM.
Texas Man Becomes First Charged Under New U.S. Anti-Doping Law
The man was charged for providing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics, including Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare.
World Junior Medalist Ekaterina Nikonova Arrives at University of Florida
With SCM to SCY converted sprint freestyle times that rank among the NCAA’s best, Nikonova is a huge addition to the Florida squad.
Lakeside Aquatic Club Lowers 11-12 NAGs In Mixed 200 & 400 Medley Relay
The LAC team of Evan Pan-Wang, Charlie Wang, Lily Andruss and Kennedi Southern combined to break a pair of 11-12 NAGs in the mixed medley relays.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Sakci Calls Out FINA, 75 with Fins, and 10 WRs in Paris
we discuss Emre Sakci challenging FINA for transparency, 75 swim with fins, and Swimnex predicting 10 world records at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris