An Inside Look into Swimming Outside
By Isabella Fratesi, Swimming World Guest Contributor. The privilege that is outdoor swimming is not possessed by much of the swimming community. Many swimmers train trapped in the confines of
Versatile Sydnee Dressel Verbally Commits to Toledo
NEW COMMIT: The University of Toledo has received a verbal commitment from Sydnee Dressel for the 2018-2019 season. Dressel swims for Elmbrook Swim Club in Elmbrook, Wisconsin. She should be an instant contributor for
William & Mary Release 2017-2018 Schedules
William & Mary Director of Swimming Matt Crispino ’02 announced the 2017-18 intercollegiate schedules today, highlighted by three home meets and the Colonial Athletic Association Championships in mid-February. The men’s team
How to Have Incredible Practices Every Day
By Norah Hunt, Swimming World College Intern. Our sport, as complex and sometimes complicated as it is, can nevertheless be divided into two distinct, simple divisions: practice and competition. While
For the First Time, Katie Ledecky Comes Up Short
By David Rieder. The prospects of Katie Ledecky not finishing first in the women’s 200 free final were real, very real. During the first three days of the World Championships,
Federica Pellegrini’s Shocking Upset of Katie Ledecky Highlights Night Four in Budapest
The fourth night of swimming from the 2017 FINA World Championships featured crazy finishes and upsets across the board. The big story of the night was Italian Federica Pellegrini upsetting Katie
Photo Gallery: Day Four Finals of 2017 FINA World Championships
The fast swims continued into night four as Team USA established a second World Record in the mixed 400 medley relay. The Americans changed tactics and relay members for the
Florida State Picks Up Verbal Commitment from Hannah Womer
NEW COMMIT: Hannah Womer has verbally committed to the Florida State Seminoles. She’ll head to Tallahassee in the fall of 2018. Womer is a rising senior at Lelad High School in San
Italian Gabriele Detti Uses Stellar Finish to Win 800 Final
The Italians are having a wonderful night in the Danube Arena in Budapest on the fourth night of swimming at the 2017 FINA World Championships. They started the night with
Team USA Resets Mixed Medley Relay World Record with 3:38.56
Team USA continued to dominate the mixed 400 medley relay, loading their relay with four Olympic gold medallists as their members. Matt Grevers got the race up to a swift start