SwimSwam Podcast: Alex & Gretchen Walsh Share Swim Sibling Stories
From summer league to trips with the Jr team to their very different summers in 2019, Alex and Gretchen give us the rundown on their swimming past
Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Women’s 200 IM
Read more on the top 8 U.S. women’s 200 IMers this Olympic quad, featuring Melanie Margalis, Kathleen Baker, Alex Walsh, Madisyn Cox, Ella Eastin, and more.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s 200/1500 Double On Day 4
Today would have marked Katie Ledecky’s 200 free/1500 free double at U.S. Olympic Trials. And Luca Urlando had a shot at history as an 18-and-under.
Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1
In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!
Returning Conference Points: Big Talents Incoming For ACC Women
Virginia is in the midst of a recruiting tear – but how do their returning points stack up after graduating a few key contributors?
Santa Margarita Catholic Named NISCA Girl’s All-Time Dual Meet Champion
Santa Margarita was named the girl’s winner of NISCA’s All-Time Dual Meet Challenge after facing off against Fossil Ridge, Baylor, and Harpeth Hall.
Ranking the 2020 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
#1 recruit Regan Smith’s loaded Stanford class and #2 Alex Walsh’s elite Virginia group collide in a showdown for our #1 overall freshman class ranking.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 200 Back
Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown are the two fastest teens in the women’s 200 back. But who will take the 2021 Olympic crown and who will break 2:00 first?
Alex Walsh, Regan Smith Named to National “Must-Know” List for Class of 2020
Regan Smith broke 3 World Records last summer as part of the American team at the FINA World Aquatics Championships. She’ll attend Stanford in the fall.
Top NCAA Women’s Swimming Recruits Of The Past Decade
Katie Ledecky? Missy Franklin? Regan Smith? Who is the top NCAA swimming prospect of the past decade? We rank our top 50 since 2012.
NISCA to Host Virtual High School ‘May Madness’
With swim meets on hold, NISCA will host a virtual, all-time best dual meet featuring high schools from across the nation.
Re-Rank: Top 20 Girls NCAA Swimming Recruits, Class of 2020
This is perhaps the best recruiting class we’ve ever ranked, with instant-impact swimmers in back, breast and fly. World record-holder Regan Smith sits #1.
Walsh Sisters Battle in 100 Fly on Day 4 of Southern Premier
The Walsh sisters and Ulett returned for the 100 fly. Alex got her hands to the wall ahead of Gretchen, 51.73 to 52.03. That was Gretchen’s best by 2 tenths.
Nashville Aquatic Club Breaks 17-18 National Age Group Rec. in 200 Medley Relay
Led by a 26.91 breaststroke split from Alex Walsh (above), the Nashville Aquatic Club broke the national 17-18 200 yard medley relay record on Saturday.
Gretchen Walsh Pops 21.50 50 FR to Become #3 All-Time 17-18 at Southern Premier
Walsh, 17, has now moved ahead of Kate Douglass as the 3rd fastest ever in the 17-18 age group with her 21.50 in the 50 free.