2022 U.S. Trials: Official SwimSwam Awards
Hunter Armstrong was a star in Greensboro, breaking the world record in the men’s 50 back while also winning the 100 back.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ron Aitken
The success of Aitkens’ Sandpipers of Nevada team has been nothing short of extraordinary this month.
Thomas Heilman Becomes #2 U.S. 15-Year-Old In 200 Fly, Trailing Only Phelps
Heilman is now the second-fastest 15-year-old in U.S. history after clocking 1:58.01, trailing only Phelps, who set the world record in 1:54.92 at that age.
2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Andrew, Casas Take Aim At Dressel In 100 Fly
Caeleb Dressel is the favorite in the men’s 100 fly, though he has been beaten twice this year in the race: once by Michael Andrew and once by Shaine Casas.
Katie Grimes and Claire Weinstein Swim LCM 200 Fly PBs over the Weekend
The Sandpipers of Nevada were out in full force at the Team Rebel Long Course Opener this past weekend.
arena Swim of the Week: Abby Dunford Qualifies For Worlds With Big 1500 Drop
16-year-old Abby Dunford took off 18 seconds to win the women’s 1500 freestyle at the Canadian Swimming Trials in a time of 16:20.26.
USA Swimming Names 12 To World Junior Open Water Championship Roster
After winning the event at U.S. Nationals, Katie Grimes will compete in the 7.5K at the World Junior Open Water Championships in early September.
23 Swimmers Notch Names on National Team Rosters at 2022 U.S. OW Nationals
Results from Open Water Nationals and Junior Nationals in Florida finalized the 2022 U.S. Open Water National Team and World Junior Championships rosters.
16-Year-Old Katie Grimes Completes Sandpipers Sweep of Junior National 7.5k
Tokyo Olympian Katie Grimes followed up her National 10k win on Friday by taking home gold in the Junior National 7.5k with a substantial lead over the field
ASU Commit Ilya Kharun of Sandpipers Crushes Junior National 7.5k
16-year-old Kharun’s 1st place finish earns him a spot on both the U.S. National Junior Team and FINA World Junior Open Water Championships roster.
Backstroker Asher Havenhill (2023) Verbally Commits to Arizona State
Asher Havenhill from YMCA of Greater Des Moines / DSMY Marlins will swim at Arizona State beginning in the fall of 2023.
Missouri High School Record-holder Leo Kurucz Sends Verbal to ASU
Kurucz, a Futures qualifier in the 50/100/200/500 free and 100/200 fly, will join the ASU class of 2027 in the fall of 2023.
Katie Grimes and Bella Sims Highlight La Mirada CA Senior Invitational
2020 Tokyo Olympians and club teammates Katie Grimes and Bella Sims had four head-to-head showdowns at the Road to 2022 Senior Invitational.
NAG Record-Holder Ilya Kharun Swam 60×100 @ 1:02 With Sandpipers (Podcast)
Ilya takes us through his evolution in the pool and with the sandpipers, shedding light on his monumental drop from 1:56 to 1:42 in the 200 fly
SwimSwam Breakdown: Knoxville Cancelled, Sakci World Record, & Project Immortal
We discuss USA Swimming canceling the Pro Swim in Knoxville, Emre Sakci’s 50 Breast world record, and Adam Peaty’s ‘Project Immortal’.