James Gibson on Energy Standard: “We got the strategy right” (Video)
Though we did not bother predicting possible point totals for the meet, we did accurately predict the final team standings in an article published Wednesday
Katie Ledecky in Response to American Record: “I think all times should count”
FINA has stated that it will ignore times posted in ISL competition, an assertion which will now be put to the test after Ledecky’s AR in the 400 free
Florent Manaudou on Skins Race: “It was like a fight” (Video)
Manaudou continued his dominance in the 50 free, winning the skins race over teammate Proud, 22.97 to 24.38 for his 3rd victory of the weekend
Chad le Clos Had Food Poisoning in Days Before 2019 ISL Opener
South African Chad le Clos said he was battling food poisoning in the run-up to the start of the International swimming League, but felt “great” on Saturday.
Mitch Larkin is Still Deciding Between 200 Back, 200 IM for Tokyo (Video)
Mitch Larkin says he’s going to choose either the 200 back or the 200 IM for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and is working through that decision making process.
Winning the ISL Team Title: Lenny Looks to Depth with Multiple Olympic Champs
With multiple Olympic, world, and NCAA champions on his roster, he feels secure that they will be able to adjust and adapt to any racing situation
Winning the ISL Team Title – Tina Andrew Takes Moneyball Approach
NY Breakers have taken the Moneyball approach, going with athletes that may have been overlooked or under appreciated, but can still deliver in a team battle
Winning the ISL Team Title – Sandeno Offers Equal Pay to Build Team Culture
DC Trident GM Kaitlin Sandeno has adopted the “Most Favored Nations” policy for her team, meaning every athlete will receive equal pay.
Winning the ISL Team Title – Lezak: I went after the best swimmer in the world
SwimSwam asked each GM one simple question: How will they win the ISL? Cali Condors’ GM Jason Lezak had one big emphasis. Caeleb Dressel.
Cody Miller to Change His Breaststroke Pullout After Relay DQ in Lima
What Miller was disqualified for, doing mulptiple dolphin kicks off a turn, is a relatively common breaststroke DQ. In his latest vlog, he talks about that call.
Claire Curzan Talks Training Back-end Speed Ahead of Jr Worlds (Video)
Curzan spoke with SwimSwam about training backend speed for her 100’s this summer, and how that may help this coming week.
World Jr Championships Head Coaches Preview Managing Team USA (Video)
With the World Junior Swimming Championships kicking off on Tuesday, SwimSwam caught up with the head coaches of Team USA
Ryan Held Discusses Hardships of Moving Twice in 3 Months (Video)
After winning 2 national title at the 2019 US Nationals in Palo Alto, He opened up about the hardships of moving twice in 3 months.
Cody Miller Posts First Vlog Since Pan American Games Silver Medal, DQ
The video gives rare access to the ups-and-downs that come with being an elite athlete, including some behind-the-block footage.
Felicia Pasadyn’s Neon Nails Highlight Bundle of OT Cuts (Video)
Felicia Pasadyn has come out of JR Nats with a whopping 5 Olympic Trials cuts, entering the meet with just 1. So what does that have to do with her nails?