5 Things to Know Before You Watch Your First National Meet In Person
By Katie Lafferty, Swimming World College Intern. The level of excellence in the athletes that are the face of USA swimming never seems to fall short of amazing. To be able
LumaLanes Performance of the Week: Leah Smith’s Jaw Dropping 400 IM
This week’s Performance Of The Week, sponsored by LumaLanes, goes to Leah Smith for her win in the 400 IM at the 2017 Phillips 66 US National Championships this week.
Olympians Announce Formation of Global Association of Professional Swimmers
Earlier this summer FINA announced changes to the annual World Cup circuit that would limit the number of events an athlete can swim in per stop, while also giving Olympic
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Announced as Host for 2018 Australian Swim Trials
Gold Coast locals and swimming fans will be treated to a star-studded preview of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) as Swimming Australia announce the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
What Madisyn Cox Overcame Days Before the Race of Her Life
By David Rieder. Madisyn Cox was staring at her best shot to make the U.S. World Championships team. She had never swum at an Olympics or a long course World Champs
Swimming World Presents “Be Like Mike,” A Feature on Joseph Schooling
Be Like Mike Joseph Schooling wanted to be like Michael Phelps as a kid. Last summer, he beat his childhood hero in the men’s 100 butterfly on the world’s grandest
Josh Schneider Announces Retirement In Facebook Post
Pan American Games gold medalist Josh Schneider announced his retirement from competitive swimming with a post on his Facebook page on Saturday. Schneider made his breakthrough in 2010, when he became
Quickly Improving Backstroker Shannon Kearney Verbally Commits to NC State
NEW COMMIT: The NC State Wolfpack have added a verbal commitment from Shannon Kearney for the Class of 2022. Kearney is a backstroker at New Trier Swim Club in Illinois.
Ohio HS Champ David Madej Gives Stanford His Verbal Commitment
NEW COMMIT: Ohio high school state champion David Madej has given his verbal commitment to swim for Stanford University. Madej swims for SwimStrongsville where he is a versatile sprinter. Among his best
Katie Ledecky Posts Fastest 800 Free of 2017 (Race Video)
Katie Ledecky posted another quick 800 free to once again win a national title and lead the world rankings. Ledecky posted an 8:11.50 to win the race ahead of Virginia’s