Stanford’s Tracy Slusser on Her Approach to Aerobic, Threshold, and Speed Work
Swimswam chatted with Stanford Tracy Slusser about a month after NCAAs to look back on the season and look forward to spring and summer ’22.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Mitchell, Sates, Southam, and the Coming Wonky World Champs
We talk about Jake Mitchell transferring to Florida, Matthew Sates announcing he’s going pro, and World Championships getting smaller and smaller
Paralympian Jamal Hill Talks US Para Team, LA28, and Aquatics Equity Summit
We sat down with 2020 Paralympian Jamal Hill, who won a bronze medal in the 50 free at the Tokyo 2020.
Jake Mitchell Discusses Transfer to Florida, Mono Diagnosis at NCAAs
Mitchell trained with Bobby Finke, Kieran Smith, Katie Ledecky, and UF head coach Anthony Nesty at the 2020 Olympic training camp
The New ISL CEO and Commissioner Address Pro Swimming’s Biggest Challenges
The International Swimming League (ISL) has appointed Ben Allen as its new Commissioner, and Matt Dawe as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Matt Sates Discusses Decision to Turn Pro in South Africa, Forego NCAA Career
After one semester at Georgia, South Africa’s Matt Sates, who owns a trio of World Junior Records, has decided to end his very brief NCAA career
SwimSwam Podcast: The Dean Farris Episode
Dean shares his favorite moments from his time in the pool, what’s next for him in life, and even comments on some of our favorite ‘Dean memes’.
Felicia Pasadyn Graduates Harvard in 3 Years; Will Swim Grad Year at Ohio State
Last month, Pasadyn won the Women’s DI Elite 90 award, given every year to the student-athlete who competes at the NCAA Championships and has the highest GPA
SwimSwam Breakdown: Sink or Swim of Every Major Meet Last Week
We play Sink or Swim with every major meet that happened last weekend, and a few non-major meets that just had some freakin fast swimming
Olympian Abbey Weitzeil Respects Aussie Sprinters And Wants to Learn From Them
4-time Olympic medalist, 2-time Olympian, and Team Speedo Athlete Abbey Weitzeil dives deep in this SwimSwam podcast….
Tulane Head Leah Stancil on Coaching Through Cancer, Pandemic, and Hurricanes
In the last 3 years Stancil and the Tulane program have succeeded through cancer, a pandemic, and a hurricane. Their resiliency comes from their leader
Brent Hayden Chooses Life Outside of the Pool in 2nd Career Retirement
Managing training at the level Brent needed to as well as the things he wanted to do outside of swimming proved too much this time around
New USC Coach Lea Maurer is Bringing a New Culture to the Trojan Pool Deck
Maurer spoke of her plans for the Trojans moving forward, including a culture shift that changes both internal and external perceptions of USC Swim & Dive.
SwimSwam Breakdown: International Trials, San Antonio, and Retirements
We discuss the upcoming international world champ trials (multiple), the Pro Swim in San Antonio, and a slew of athletes retiring
Margo Geer Foreshadowed Love of Coaching, Team & Alabama’s Pool on Champion’s Mojo
Prior to her team’s successful performance at NCAAs, Geer’s passion for her athletes and how she shaped her coaching style was displayed on Champion’s Mojo.