Tom Shields Weighs in On World Cup, Trials, and NCAA | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week, Olympic champ Tom Shields joins the SwimSwam Breakdown and we discuss the World Cup, Olympic Trials, and NCAA Dual Meets.
ASU Men Defeat USC, Leon Marchand Continues His Winning Streak Going 10-For-10
ASU sophomore Leon Marchand goes 10-for-10 in individual event wins this season. USC women defeat ASU with three multi-event winners.
Texas vs. Virginia Dual Meet — Day Two Live Recap
Follow along here at SwimSwam for a live recap of the second day of competition at the Texas-Virginia dual meet, which includes more longer-distance events.
Canadian National Junior Teamer Filip Senc-Samardzic Verbals to ASU for 2023
Canadian free/fly specialist Filip Senc-Samardzic, who scored points for Canada at Junior Pan Pacs, will swim for Arizona State next fall.
Hubert Kos Discusses Hungarian IM Legacy, Decision To Train At Arizona State
Hubert Kos picked up another World Cup medal in Toronto and discussed the legacy of IM swimming in Hungary, as well as his move to Arizona State.
2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: October Edition
After a flawless start to the season, Josh Liendo and the Florida Gators have overtaken Texas and now hold the #2 spot in our October Men’s Power Rankings.
WATCH: Simone Manuel Swim First 100 Yard Free in 4+ Years, Leon Marchand 3:41 IM
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel is back in the pool at Arizona State. She swam a 48.40 in the 100 yard free on Saturday.
Newcomers Impress as Arizona State Splits Dual vs. Wisconsin
The #5 Sun Devil men dominated in their dual meet win against Wisconsin, while the #14 Badger women did the same in their victory over the ASU women.
Chad Le Clos Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts, Experience With Therapy
In an Olympics.com interview, Le Clos spoke about his mental health struggles following the 2020 Olympics, his opinion on Phelps, and his goals for Paris.
Chad Le Clos Si Apre Sui Pensieri Suicidi E Sulla Terapia Affrontata
Campione olimpico 2012, il sudafricano Chad Le Clos ha pensato al suicidio. Ne ha parlato aprendosi in un’intervista con Olympics.com
SwimSwam’s 2023 NCAA Pre-Season Champion Picks
Alex Walsh of Virginia was voted to win the 200 and 400 IMs by all 10 of the SwimSwam writers contributing to this report.
Leon Marchand Swims 2:41.97 300 IM in Off-Distance Dual Between ASU and UGA
ASU superstar Leon Marchand had a great performance in the men’s 150 breast, swimming a 1:24.25.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Battle at the Burr, & UVA + Cal Openers
We discuss Virginia and Cal’s season openers, the sold-out “Battle at the Burr” dual meet, and the possibility of Caeleb Dressel’s NCAA records being broken
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Grant House
After an impressive summer, House has hit the ground running in his fifth and final season of NCAA eligibility.
ASU Men, UGA Women Win Tri-Meet with Mizzou, Marchand Goes 3 for 3
The ASU men and Georgia women swept their tri-meet with Missouri, with Marchand 3-3 in his events and the Georgia women winning all but 3 events.