Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Nic Fink
Fink swept the men’s breaststroke events in the ISL Final and then won six medals at the 2021 Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
2021 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 10 & Under
Delaney O’Toole and Reef McMeeking were the 2021 Swammy Awards for 10-and-unders.
Review Of Retirements & Deaths From The Year 2021
Italian Olympic icon Federica Pelligrini decided to hang up her goggles towards the end of 2021. Review who else retired throughout the year in our roundup.
2021 Swammy Awards: World Junior Female Swimmer of the Year, Lydia Jacoby
One of two juniors to earn an individual medal in Tokyo, Lydia Jacoby is this year’s World Junior Female Swimmer of the Year.
Meet Marshals Won’t Be Required To Be Non-Athlete Members of USA Swimming
Meet marshals will no longer be one of the categories required to become non-athlete members of USA Swimming, with new rules becoming effective Jan. 1.
Olympic News Roundup: Tokyo Olympics Costs Lower Than Anticipated
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world, featuring stories about Tokyo, the NHL, and Salt Lake City.
Lydia Jacoby Gets Olympic Tattoo from Same Artist as Another Famed Olympian
17-year old Lydia Jacoby got her Olympic rings tattoo on Sunday; 9 years ago, Chris Collinsworth gave a tattoo to another American 17-year old swimmer that you’ve probably heard of.
Shaine Casas Recaps First Short Course (Or Any Course) World Title
The United States’ Shaine Casas pulled off the upset win in the men’s 100 back, touching first in 49.23 two tenths ahead of Russian star Kliment Kolesnikov.
Charlotte Hook on Building From Morning Swim to Produce Outside Smoke Silver
The United States’ Charlotte Hook charged hard on the second half, moving from 8th at the 50 and 6th at the 100 to grab the silver medal in 2:04.35
Nic Fink Analyzes Training Transition from Athens to Georgia Tech
USA’s Nic Fink came in third for bronze in 55.87, posting the field’s fastest 2nd 50 (29.66). Both Martinenghi and Fink were under the former meet record
Abbey Weitzeil on Winning Her First Individual International Medal
American Abbey Weitzeil was in 2nd at the halfway point, only 0.05s behind Haughey, and she hung on to just touch out Poland’s Katarzyna Wasick for bronze
Isabelle Stadden Was an Hour Late to her 200 Back Finals Session
The USA’s Isabelle Stadden split 30.68 on the last lap to grab bronze with a 2:02.20, her first Sr international medal at her first Sr international meet
North Carolina’s Bid for 2027 World University Games Starts Heating Up
The bidding process for the 2027 World University Games was updated, and a decision between North Carolina and South Korea could be made in October 2022.
Rhyan White on Difficulties of Getting Back into Her Groove Post-Olympics
Rhyan White took gold in the women’s 200 back, but admitted that she hadn’t been highly motivated in training since the Olympic Games
2021 Swammy Awards: Todd DeSorbo wins US Coach of the Year Honors
Virginia head coach Todd DeSorbo is the 2021 Swammy US Coach of the Year, having won Women’s NCAA championship and coaching multiple Olympic medalists.