Read moreU.S. Paralympic Trials: Elizabeth Marks Ties World Record; Jessica Long, Ali Truwit Claim Titles (Full List of Winners)28 June 2024U.S. Paralympic Trials: Elizabeth Marks Ties World Record; Jessica Long, Ali Truwit Claim Titles (Full List of Winners) For the fourth time in its history, Team USA returned to the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center for a U.S. Paralympic Team Trials - Swimming, which kicked off Thursday. The first day o...
Read moreU.S. Olympic Trials: Lilly King Gets Silver Medal, Engagement Ring (VIDEO)20 June 2024U.S. Olympic Trials: Lilly King Gets Silver Medal, Engagement Ring (VIDEO) Lilly King has earned plenty of jewelry over the years at swim meets. Thursday’s was a little different. King booked another swim at the Paris Olympics by finishing second in the women’s 200 breaststroke, then accepted a wedd...
Read moreAustralian Trials, Day 5 Heats: Cate Campbell Eliminated From Stacked Field in Women's 100 Freestyle; Meg Harris Paces Qualifiers13 June 2024Australian Trials, Day 5 Heats: Cate Campbell Eliminated From Stacked Field in Women's 100 Freestyle By Nicole Jeffery Former world record-holder and world champion Cate Campbell was the major casualty of the cutthroat women’s 100m freestyle preliminaries at the Australian Olympic trials in Brisbane...
Read moreAustralian Trials: Distance Ace Sam Short Withdraws From 1500 Freestyle Due to Stomach Illness13 June 2024Australian Trials: Distance Ace Sam Short Withdraws From 1500 Freestyle Due to Stomach Illness By Nicole Jeffery Former world 400m freestyle champion and 1500m medallist Sam Short has withdrawn from the 1500m freestyle at the Australian Olympic trials due to a gastric illness. Short went down with ....
Read moreEllie Smart Joins Board of Directors for International Swimming Hall of Fame13 June 2024The International Swimming Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellie Smart to its esteemed Board of Directors. With her extensive experience in the world of diving and dedication to the sport, Smart brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organization. She has not even t...
Read moreSpeedo Announces $1 Million Gift to USA Swimming to Support Next Generation of Swimmers and Foster Inclusive Excellence13 June 2024Speedo, the world-renowned swimwear and accessories brand, has announced a $1 million gift to USA Swimming. The gift comes as part of the brand's initiative to diversify swimming through its campaign for change, Speedo’s Swim United program. Speedo’s Swim United program focuses on breaking down the ...
Read more'Golden Eight' Collection of Signed Michael Phelps Paintings Unveiled for the First Time Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics; Artwork For Sale12 June 2024Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, an incredible collection of eight paintings signed by Michael Phelps is being unveiled for the first time. The “Golden Eight'' highlights Phelps’ timeless impact on the Olympic legacy and his lasting mark on the sports world. This exclusive, private collection is t...
Read more1Where Did They Go? The Disappearance of the Elite Water Polo/Swimming Dual-Sport Athlete (Part II)11 June 2024Where Did They Go? The Disappearance of the Elite Water Polo/Swimming Dual-Sport Athlete By Russ Hafferkamp and Jeff Moulton In Part I of this article (The Century of the Elite Water Polo/Swimming Dual-Sport Athlete (swimmingworldmagazine.com), we showed that the United States produced an impressiv...
Read moreUSA Artistic Swimming Announces Roster for Paris Olympics; Bill May Not Included08 June 2024USA Artistic Swimming Announces Roster for Paris Olympics Earlier this year at the World Championships in Doha, the United States artistic swimming team qualified for its first Olympic appearance since 2008. Now, the organization has announced the final group that will head to Paris for the Games ne...
Read more8U.S. Olympic Trials Poll: Who Qualifies for the Paris Games in the Men's 200 IM (Vote Here)03 June 2024U.S. Olympic Trials Poll: Who Qualifies for the Paris Games in the Men's 200 IM Over the next two weeks, Swimming World will run occasional polls revolving around specific events at the United States Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. The first event featured is the men's 200 individual medley, where s...
Read moreCoaches Corner: How to Promote Improvement in Starts With Young Swimmers28 May 2024Coaches Corner: How to Promote Improvement in Starts With Young Swimmers In this next edition of Coaches Corner, featuring author, coach and regular Swimming World contributor Andrew Sheaff, the start is the focus of the segment. The start obviously sets the tone for an athlete’s race, and Sheaff sp...
Read moreLuke Uttley Story: Notre Dame Star Overcame Tragedy Through Character and Perseverance (Video)22 May 2024Luke Uttley Story: Overcoming Tragedy Through Character and Perseverance Last season, the University of Notre Dame men's program enjoyed the best year in its history, with the Irish cracking the top-10 in the team standings with a 132-point performance. Under coach Chris Lindauer, the future for Not...
Read moreThe Century of the Elite Water Polo/Swimming Dual-Sport Athlete20 May 2024The Century of the Elite Water Polo/Swimming Dual-Sport Athlete By Jeff Moulton and Russ Hafferkamp In the 20th century, it was not uncommon for American male athletes to excel in both water polo and swimming. Indeed, several of the top ten American male swimmers were excellent water polo players a...
Read moreCoaches Corner: Improving Breaststroke Timing With Simple Drills07 May 2024Coaches Corner: Improving Breaststroke Timing With Simple Drills Achieving proper breaststroke timing can be a difficult skill to master, especially when athletes are new to the stroke. However, there are several drills and approaches that can be followed to support athletes in their quest to improv...
Read moreGet a FREE Summer-Long Trial of Swimming World For the Olympic Campaign Ahead!06 May 2024It's already been a sensational year for the sport of swimming, with the World Championships and TYR Pro Series offering sensational performances. The NCAA Champs, too, provided record-breaking efforts. And now, we are preparing for a summer show of speed, with the United States and Australian Olymp...
Read more2Bobby Finke Challenges Gretchen Walsh to 50 Freestyle Showdown on USA Swimming Podcast01 May 2024Bobby Finke Challenges Gretchen Walsh to 50 Freestyle Showdown on USA Swimming Podcast Over the past three years, Bobby Finke has established himself among the world's top distance swimmers. After winning Olympic gold medals in both the 800 and 1500 freestyle in 2021, both upsets and both in come-fr...
Read moreAnthony Nesty Shares Florida Gators' Training Plans at Central States Clinic (Slides Included)01 May 2024Anthony Nesty Shares Florida Gators' Training Plans at Central States Clinic Over the weekend, University of Florida head coach Anthony Nesty gave presentations to fellow coaches at the 42nd Annual Central States Clinic in Chicago. In his talk, Nesty outlined his training plans for guiding both spri...
Read moreFormer High School Swim Coach in Michigan Sentenced for 'Sexual Contact' With Student25 April 2024Former High School Swim Coach in Michigan Sentenced for 'Sexual Contact' With Student A former swim coach and aquatics director in Michigan has been sentenced to 7 to 15 years in prison for "sexual contact" with a student. Scott Simmons, former swim coach at Allegan Public Schools, was sentenced b.....
Read more1Kaylee McKeown Could Join Rare Club at Olympic Games23 April 2024Kaylee McKeown Could Chase Unique Company at Olympic Games Only once in Olympic history has the gold medalist of the women’s 200-meter individual medley also been the champion of a 100-meter event during the same Games. That scenario unfolded at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where Hungarian K...
Read moreAustralian Championships: Kyle Chalmers Delivers Strong Showing in 100 Freestyle; Reveals Recovery From Ankle Surgery20 April 2024Australian Championships: Kyle Chalmers Delivers Strong Showing in 100 Freestyle; Reveals Recovery From Ankle Surgery By Nicole Jeffery Rio Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers dispelled any lingering doubts about his Paris preparation, winning the 100m freestyle in 47.63 at the Australian Championships, ...