2022 SWAMMY Awards: SwimSwam’s Top 10 Most-Listened To Podcasts of the Year
David Popovici (above) discussing his 100 freestyle world record checks in as #2 on our list of Top 10 Podcast episodes.
Practice + Pancakes: Stanford Women Go Thursday PM 400 IM, Underwater Work
Typically at this time in the week, the Stanford women split into 3 groups: Distance, 400 IM, and Underwater.
ASCA Awards Anthony Nesty Coach of the Year, MC Banks Age Group Coach of the Year
ASCA has recognized Anthony Nesty as the George Haines Coach of the Year, and MC Banks as the Fitter and Faster Age Group Coach of the Year.
ASCA Announces Six Nominees for 2022 Coach of the Year
On September 8th, the ASCA will be announcing the winner of the 2022 George Haines Coach of the Year award from the six nominated coaches.
Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford
Meehan is candid as he shares his disappointment and sadness to see Smith leave, not only as an athlete but as a teammate and friend to everyone on the team
A Brief History of Female Swimmers Turning Pro Early & Forgoing NCAA Eligibility
Regan Smith is the latest in a long line of female swimmers who have turned pro early, and history shows us it’s a decision that doesn’t always work out.
World Record Holder Regan Smith To Leave Stanford, Turn Pro & Join Bob Bowman
Smith is leaving the Cardinal after racing just one season in the NCAA, having won the national title last year in the women’s 200 backstroke.
Torri Huske Uses New Breathing Pattern to Break 50 Fly American Record
American Torri Huske has been on fire so far in Budapest, and a technical change seems to have helped supercharge her 50 fly.
NCAA Champion Taylor Ruck to Return to Stanford Next Year
NCAA Champion Taylor Ruck will spend her last season of collegiate competition at Stanford while completing her undergraduate education.
USA Swimming Names 5 Assistant Coaches for 2022 World Championships
For the second straight year, Ron Aitken (above) has put three swimmers on the United States’ primary long course roster. This year, he was rewarded with an official spot on staff.
With Chase Kreitler Hire at Pitt, Two Coaching Trees Grow a Little Fuller
Chase Kreitler’s most recent boss, Dave Durden, has a growing coaching tree. His prior boss, Eddie Reese, is really just beginning that part of his legacy.
Pac-12 Announces 2022 Women’s Swimming & Diving Postseason Awards
Pac-12 champion Stanford swept the swimming honors as Regan Smith was voted Swimmer and Freshman of the Year and Greg Meehan won Coach of the Year.
Olympic Medalist Regan Smith NCAA DI Championships Top Seed in 3 Events
Regan Smith shouldered the run-up to the Olympics alone. Sharing the fight for success with her Stanford teammates has been easier, even fun.
Stanford Women Reclaim Pac-12 Title Behind Freshman Duo, Relay Sweep
The Stanford Cardinal reclaimed their Pac-12 title behind a full-roster effort that featured freshmen Torri Huske and Regan Smith.
Tennessee and Cal Lead Women’s Midseason Projected NCAA Cut List
Tennessee and Cal lead the way with 17 projected NCAA qualifiers each after the midseason invite, while defending champ Virginia sits in third with 13.