Matias Koski Leads 800 Free on Night One in Santa Clara
Men’s 800 Freestyle Matias Koski, representing Dynamo, led a tight field in the men’s 800 freestyle. His time of 8:00.29 led a series of five swimmers who were all under
Ledecky Tops 1500 Free in Santa Clara with Fifth Fastest Swim of All Time
Women’s 1500 Freestyle Katie Ledecky easily dominated the women’s 1500 freestyle in the first session in Santa Clara. Her time of 15:35.65, the fifth fastest of all time, is the
Leah Smith Blasts Fast 800 Free on Night One at Charlotte UltraSwim
Two-time Olympic medalist Leah Smith kicked off the Charlotte UltraSwim with an impressive performance in the women’s 800 free. Aside from the two Olympic distance races, the first two rounds of the
Exclusive: Tim Hinchey Brings Passion to USA Swimming
By David Rieder and Brent Rutemiller. It wasn’t some grand vision for what could be that convinced Tim Hinchey to leave his post as President of the Colorado Rapids of
Male Barrier Breakers Abound on Historical June Cover of Swimming World Magazine
Swimming World shines its spotlight on some of swimming’s most historic male athletes who broke barriers that were jaw-dropping at the time. Twenty-seven athletes, dating back to 1924 through today, are featured in
Virginia Tech Signee Gershwin Greene Named to the Bahamas’ World University Games Team
BLACKSBURG – Incoming freshman Gershwin Greene of the Baylor School and the Baylor Swim Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee has been selected to represent his home country of the Bahamas at
Cierra Runge Breaks Down Rio and First Year As A Wisconsin Badger
By Robert Griswold, Swimming World College Intern. Cierra Runge has dominated in the pool at every level of the sport. The rising junior at the University of Wisconsin swam in
Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame Chooses Three For Class of 2017 Induction
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia diving coach Dan Laak and former swimmers Paige Wilson Penze and Elizabeth Hill Newman have been chosen for induction into the Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame.
Eric the Eel: The Swimming Underdog
By Joe Buchanan, Swimming World College Intern. On the block, ready to dive. The entire world watching him. A man that had never seen a 50-meter pool before competing in
Swim Drill Of The Week: DPS Free Progression For Sprinters
Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis.