USA Swimming Foundation Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for Largest Kickboard
This gigantic kickboard, which is 10 times the standard adult size board at 18 feet high by 11 feet wide, will serve as a larger-than-life petition for all Americans to urge Congress to add the question, “Do you know how to swim?” to the 2020 Census.
Bay Area Olympians Highlight 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara
Standout Bay Area-based Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, Nathan Adrian and Ryan Murphy are expected to lead a fast field for next week’s TYR Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, June 7-10 at the George F. Haines International Swim Center.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Greg Meehan, Stanford
Greg Meehan’s past, present and future Stanford women won half the events at the Indy Pro Swim Series, including a sweep of all the freestyle events.
Practice + Pancakes: Ledecky, Manuel, Neal, Sweetser AM Workout (Video)
Remember that world record that Katie Ledecky set last week in Indy? Well a week before that, SwimSwam was in Palo Alto for practice with Stanford
SwimSwam Pulse: 68% More Excited For Indy Than Atlanta
More than two-thirds of respondents said they were more excited for the Indianapolis Pro Swim Series than the Atlanta Classic in last weekend’s dueling national-level meets.
2018 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Katie Ledecky will hunt down another world record tonight in the women’s 800 freestyle.
Lezak, Coughlin Surge In SwimSquad Day 3 Points in Indy
It’s still Lenny Krayzelburg’s squad leading, but Jason Lezak and Natalie Coughlin made big moves on day 3 in Indy’s portion of the SwimSquad battles.
Most Marketable Swim Stars To Go Pro Since Michael Phelps
Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel and Caeleb Dressel are making their pro debuts. SwimSwam asked an industry veteran what their financial futures look like. The industry said: “Simone and Caeleb will make $2 to $5 million annually. I believe Katie will be in the $5 million to $10 million range.”
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2018 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Chase Kalisz will look to continue his streak of dominant 400 IM performances going at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indy.
2018 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Jacob Pebley is the top seed in the men’s 200 back field by a wide margin in Indianapolis.
Taylor Ruck Scratches 200 Free On Day 3 At Indianapolis PSS
Taylor Ruck has scratched out of the 200 free on day 3 at the Indianapolis Pro Swim.
2018 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Simone Manuel will battle a stacked field tonight in the women’s 100 freestyle in Indianapolis.
2018 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Nathan Adrian will swim his signature 100 freestyle on day 2 of the Indianapolis Pro Series.
Ledecky, Manuel, Dressel Make Pro Debuts This Weekend (Video)
Historically, Octagon, William Morris Endeavor/IMG, Alruck Promotions and Wasserman (formerly Wasserman Media Group) have represented the biggest names in swimming.