2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Smith, Margalis Clear 1-2 In W 400 IM
Leah Smith is on track to win her second consecutive national title in the women’s 400 IM.
Katie Ledecky Wins CoSIDA DI Academic All-American Athlete of the Year
Katie is also the first Sophomore to ever win this award. In her second, and final, season with Stanford, Ledecky broke the 400 IM NCAA and American records, and claimed individual NCAA titles in the 500 free and 1650 free.
Swimming Superstar Caeleb Dressel Signs with Speedo
After leaving the swimming community to wonder for nearly four months, swimming superstar Caeleb Dressel has chosen to sign a sponsorship deal with swimwear brand Speedo.
Oklahoma Quarterback Baker Mayfield Wins ESPY Over Katie Ledecky
Baker Mayfield won the 2018 ESPY Award for Best College athlete, finishing ahead of swimmer Katie Ledecky and 2 other nominees.
2018 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
The first day of finals is set to get underway from Edmonton.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Women’s 100 Free Field Loaded With Talent
Simone Manuel spearheads an absolutely loaded lineup in the women’s 100 free at US Nationals.
Katie Ledecky Nominated For Best College Athlete ESPY
American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for an ESPY award for Best College Athlete after another record-setting season in the…
SwimSwam Pulse: 47% Pick Eastin As Top American 400 IMer
Nearly half of voters believed Ella Eastin would be the top women’s 400 IMer in the United States this summer, trusting in a big comeback swim after a shocking disqualification last year. Eastin was set to finish second last summer but took a disqualification for the ‘Lochte Rule,’ which disallows dolphin kicking on one’s back during the freestyle portion of an IM.
Katie Ledecky Nominated for 2018 Kids Choice Sports Awards
Ledecky was nominated for Favorite Female Performer and Clutch Player of the Year awards.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Real Race is for Third Place In W 800
Cierra Runge and Ashley Twichell are among those that will vie for a podium spot.
200 Free On Pan Pacs Chopping Block For Aussie Teen Ariarne Titmus
Australian national champion and multiple Commonwealth Games gold medalist Ariarne Titmus may be dropping the 200m freestyle event from her Pan Pacific Championships line-up.
Chase Kasliz, Leah Smith Take Lead in Pro Swim Series Standings
Both Chase Kalisz (above) and Leah Smith enter US Nationals with leads, though they’re not insurmountable ones.