SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN LIVE | 2024 US Olympic Trials Review
Join Coleman Hodges, David Clossey (aka The Swim Scribe), and NCAA Champ Brendan Burns as we do a deep dive into the 2024 US Olympic Trials.
Shareef Elaydi Takes Down Andrei Minakov’s LSC Record in 100 Fly (54.01)
Elaydi dropped .16 seconds off his previous-best 54.17 from last month, remaining the 2nd-fastest performer in the U.S. boys’ 13-14 NAG rankings.
Michigan Approves Largest Athletic Department Budget in School History for 2024-25
The Michigan athletic department’s revenue is expected to jump more than $25 million next fiscal year, a 10% increase from 2023-24.
U.S. Trials: Through The Lens Photo Vault
We were on deck at U.S. Olympic Trials with photographer Jack Spitser, here are the top photos from the week.
WATCH: Michael Phelps Reacts To Cate Campbell’s Comments About Team USA
Phelps, who was shown a video of Campbell’s August 2023 remarks about Team USA, encouraged Americans to use her words as motivation.
Shaine Casas And Finally Breaking Through To Make The U.S. Olympic Team
Casas was a close 3rd in the 100 back at the 2021 Trials, but made good on his opportunity this year by making the Olympic team in the men’s 200 IM.
Marchand, Wattel Highlight French Roster Of 30 Swimmers For 2024 Paris Olympics
30 swimmers, 14 women and 16 men, have been selected to represent France at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Reviewing SwimSwam’s 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Event Predictions – Women’s Edition
Gretchen Walsh surprised many by beating Torri Huske in the women’s 100 fly, smashing the world record to boot.
Thomas Heilman on Caeleb Dressel: “I really look up to him”
17-year-old Thomas Heilman had already become the youngest male to make the Olympic swimming team since 2000 earlier in the week after winning the 200 fly
Going For Gold Could Get You A Green: Visa Options for Swimmers Considering Retirement
Success in Paris could pave a path to a U.S. green card through the EB1 visa category, designed for individuals of extraordinary ability.
Indiana HS State Champion Walker Mattice Announces his Commitment to Purdue University (2024)
Mattice’s best time in the 200 free (1:36.77) was just under a second shy of Ethan Shaw’s leading time at Purdue this season (1:35.81).
Aaron and Alex Shackell Throw Out First Pitches at Minor League Baseball Game on Sunday
Siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell threw out the ceremonial first pitches at a minor league baseball game on Sunday before being officially named to the Olympic Team later in the day.
Lynn University Gains Commitment From Sprinter Lily Drons (2024)
Drons hails from Estero, Florida, where she attends Estero High School and trains year-round with the Gulf Coast Swim Team.
‘Malevolent’ Traits May Be Key To Athletic Success, Study Finds
A study has found that ‘malevolent’ traits can be important for athletic success – but could hinder athlete-coach relationships.
Dual-Sport Athlete Logananne Zielinski Announces Commitment To Delaware (2024)
In addition to swimming, Zielinski was also a varsity water polo player throughout her high school career at St. Andrew’s School.