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
USA Swimming Ratifies Claire Curzan’s National Age Group Records
A unique set of circumstances in her first meet back from quarantine led to uncertainty about whether Claire Curzan’s NAG Record would be ratified.
NISCA Announces 2019-2020 High School All-Americans In Swimming
The high school lists are headed by national record-setters Gretchen Walsh, Claire Curzan, Torri Huske, Phoebe Bacon, Kaitlyn Dobler, and Matt Brownstead.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Highlights Day 6 Events
Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic champ and two-time defending World champ in the 100 free, originally scheduled for today at U.S. Olympic Trials.
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!
Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #20-11
We know what she can do in backstroke, but what could happen if Regan Smith swims the butterfly events at Trials? It’s something worth getting hyped over.
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.
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.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 50 Free
Six of these eight Roadmaps women have won the Olympic or World 50 free title in their career. Who are they and who shows the most potential towards 2021?
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.
How Many Swimmers Would Have Qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials?
If we rewrote 2020, without the coronavirus pandemic, how many late qualifiers would there have been for the Olympic Trials? History has a clue.
Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In the Girls High School Class of 2021
One of the best sprint classes we’ve ever seen is out on the recruiting market. We rank down the top high school juniors, led by #1 Gretchen Walsh.
Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Women’s 100 Free
In our second installment of Roadmaps, explore paths of the top US women’s 100 freestylers, starting from age group days all the way to the elite level.
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.