College Swimming Previews: Olympic Stars Shine For #2 Stanford Women
The Cardinal team is packed with stars this season, including Ella Eastin, Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, and Lia Neal, who could make up a scary-good 800 free relay.
Wielgus Promises Increased PSS Prizes, New Website in State of Sport Report
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus gave his annual State of the Sport report last week, touting increased funding for National Teamers, larger prize money packages on the Arena Pro Swim Series and a new USA Swimming website among other things.
The White House Honored 2016 Olympians and Paralympians
The team’s 33 overall medal haul more than tripled the achievement of its closest swimming competitor, Australia.
Watch: Allison Schmitt & Elizabeth Beisel Host USOC Awards Red Carpet
Watch Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt host the red carpet runway show for the USOC Awards tonight.
Adrian Grenier and Richard Branson Swim 3.3k for Strive Challenge
Earlier today, Entourage star Adrian Grenier and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson took on a 3.3 kilometer open water swim to raise awareness for ocean health and the Make a Splash Foundation.
President Obama to Honor Team USA Olympians at the White House
The President and First Lady are set to welcome members of the 2016 USA Olympic and Paralympic teams on Thursday, September 29th on the White House South Lawn.
USA Swimming Announces 2016-17 National Team Roster
USA Swimming swimming has released the 2016-17 U.S. National Team roster of 53 men and 53 women, headlined by individual Rio Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, and Lilly King.
Manuel Selected as “Homefield Advantage Captain” for Houston Texans
This past Sunday Simone Manuel was named an honorary captain of the National Football League’s Houston Texans in their pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals in Houston
Top 5 Upsets of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Cate Campbell missing the podium in both the women’s 50 and 100 freestyle events was one of the biggest surprises of the Olympic Games.
Simone Manuel and Lia Neal’s “One Lit Team” USA Music Video
Simone Manuel and Lia Neal can add swimming filmmakers to their already-packed resumes.
Kelsi Worrell Throws First Pitch at Philadelphia Phillies Game
After returning as an Olympic gold medalist from the Rio Olympics, Kelsi Worrell threw the first pitch in today’s Philadelphia Phillies game.
Americans Led Olympic Performance vs Seed Times
At the Olympics all that really counts is a swimmer’s place, but swimming is a sport measured by times. Expectations…
Developing swimmers for a Life Time.
Life Time is a SwimSwam partner. “Golden Growth.” That’s what USA Swimming has said of the recent surge across the…
Scoring the 2016 Olympic Games: Americans Dominated On Both Sides
Scoring the 2016 Olympic Games as if it were an NCAA Championship meet, the Americans blew away the competition amassing nearly 1000 total points.
It’s Good to Be Young: How the Top Juniors Fared in Rio
Teenagers Canadian Penny Oleksiak and Australian Kyle Chalmers both walked away from Rio with a gold around their necks…