Read morePhiladelphia Accepting Lifeguard Applications From Those Who Can't Swim; Training Will Be Provided25 January 2023Philadelphia Accepting Lifeguard Applications From Non-Swimmers; Training Will Be Provided Lifeguard shortages have been an issue around the world in recent years, and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. As a result to these shortages, Philadelphia is getting creative with its recruitment pr...
Read moreA Reminder Of the NCAA Qualifying Times; A Cuts Are Lightning Quick23 January 2023A Reminder Of the NCAA Qualifying Times; A Cuts Are Lightning Quick When the NCAA released its qualifying times for the 2022-23 Division I season, the speed necessary to nail down an A Standard was eye-popping. Take the men's 50-yard freestyle, for example. The A Standard in the sprint event is 18.8...
Read moreIndiana Beats Purdue Behind Tomer Frankel, Jassen Yep, Kristina Pagle21 January 2023Indiana Beats Purdue Behind Tomer Frankel, Jassen Yep, Kristina Pagle Indiana's annual dual meet against rival Purdue took place in West Lafayette, Ind., and the Hoosiers continued long winning streaks stretching back more than a decade against the Boilermakers. Indiana's men won 161-128 against Pur...
Read moreTexas A&M Victorious Over LSU Despite Strong Efforts From Mac Neil, Curry21 January 2023Texas A&M Victorious Over LSU Despite Strong Efforts From Mac Neil, Curry The final home dual meet of the season for Texas A&M saw the Louisiana State University Tigers visiting College Station, the site of next month's SEC Championships, and both Aggies teams were victorious, with the men winning 1...
Read moreThe Art of Swim - A Poem That Celebrates the Sport of Swimming18 January 2023The Art of Swim - A Poem That Celebrates the Sport of Swimming From time to time, Swimming World publishes submissions from readers. The following poem, an ode to the sport, was submitted by Ronel Ankam, a sophomore at Athens Area High School in Pennsylvania. The Art of Swim - By Ronel Ankam Rushin...
Read more29A Taste of Everything: Why Younger Swimmers Should Race Every Event15 January 2023A Taste of Everything: Why Younger Swimmers Should Race Every Event In swimming, the topic of specialization of young athletes is often contentious and controversial. At the beginning of my career, I was extremely fortunate to grow up and participate in a program that put an emphasis on doing all di...
Read morePitt Dominates West Virginia in Swimming Edition of Backyard Brawl14 January 2023Pitt Dominates West Virginia in Swimming Edition of Backyard Brawl Pitt held its senior day Saturday as longtime rival West Virginia was in town for the annual edition of the Backyard Brawl. The Panther women won 182-116, and on the men's side, the final score was 183-115 in favor of Pitt. Pitt's Ja...
Read moreZoie Hartman, Zach Hils Win Three Each in Georgia Sweep of South Carolina14 January 2023Zoie Hartman, Zach Hils Win Three Each in Georgia Sweep of South Carolina The University of Georgia women and men faced SEC rival South Carolina in a dual meet Saturday, and the Bulldogs cruised to a pair of wins, with Zoie Hartman and Zach Hils winning three events each. The Georgia women won 181 t...
Read moreCarmel's Alex Shackell Churning Out Bevy Of Fast Times In High School Competition07 January 2023Carmel's Alex Shackell Churning Out Bevy Of Fast Times In High School Competition A month ago, while racing at the Winter Junior Nationals-East, Alex Shackell put together a reminder of why she is one of the top teenagers in the country. Over the course of the four-day competition, Shackell churned ...
Read moreAuburn Takes Down Georgia Tech as Reid Mikuta, Emily Hetzer, Ellie Waldrep Double07 January 2023Auburn Takes Down Georgia Tech as Reid Mikuta, Emily Hetzer, Ellie Waldrep Double The Auburn Tigers raced at home against Texas A&M Wednesday and emerged victorious before heading up I-85 to Atlanta for a Saturday dual meet against Georgia Tech. The Tigers cruised to wins in both men's and women's c...
Read moreCarles Coll Marti, Chase Travis Lead Virginia Tech to Wins Against Queens07 January 2023Carles Coll Marti, Chase Travis Lead Virginia Tech to Wins Against Queens Virginia Tech's swim teams races for the first time in 2023 against Queens University, and a few Tennessee swimmers were present while most of their their teammates were securing a dominant win against Missouri. Virginia Tech'...
Read moreTennessee Volunteers Cruise to Sweep Against Missouri; Jordan Crooks Flashes More Speed07 January 2023Tennessee Volunteers Cruise to Sweep Against Missouri A trip to face SEC rival Missouri produced a pair of comfortable wins for the University of Tennessee men's and women's teams. The Tennessee men won 175-to-120 while the women came out on top 181-to-116, and the Volunteers were so dominant that M...
Read moreMaggie Mac Neil Leads LSU Over Florida State; Seminole Men Victorious07 January 2023Maggie Mac Neil Leads LSU Over Florida State; Seminole Men Victorious Racing for the first time since clobbering the short course meters world record in the 100 butterfly last month, Maggie Mac Neil was the decisive swimmer in LSU's home win over Florida State Saturday while FSU's men were led by Yo...
Read moreSample Sets: How Teenager Kaii Winkler Developed Into Surging Freestyle Standout and NAG Record-Holder04 January 2023Sample Sets: How Teenager Kaii Winkler Developed Into Surging Freestyle Standout During a period in which several teenage standouts have emerged in men's swimming, Kaii Winkler has established himself as a future star in the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle. In addition to winning titles at the Flori...
Read more2023 Banned Substances List From World Anti-Doping Agency Now in Effect (See Full Details)02 January 20232023 Prohibited Substances List From World Anti-Doping Agency Now in Effect The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced that the list of prohibited substances for 2023 has gone into effect with the start of the new year. Most of the changes are minor, and WADA already announced the major points of le...
Read moreOlympic Champ Nancy Hogshead-Makar Challenges Tennis Legend Billie Jean King For Stance On Trans-Athlete Participation21 December 2022Nancy Hogshead-Makar Challenges Tennis Legend Billie Jean King For Stance On Trans-Athlete Participation Three-time Olympic champion Nancy Hogshead-Makar has called out Grand Slam tennis champion Billie Jean King for supporting a Connecticut sports policy which allows high school athletes to compete...
Read more13 Signs of Burnout in Young Swimmers; Be Aware to Help14 December 2022By Dr. David Geier (From the Archive) Whether it’s swimming or another activity, playing sports provides a tremendous number of benefits to children and adolescents. Not only do organized sports help to provide exercise and improve physical health, but they provide emotional, social, and academic be...
Read more1As Bella Sims Lurks, A Look At the Iconic NAG (17-18) Of Missy Franklin In 200 Freestyle (Video)07 December 2022As Bella Sims Lurks, A Look At the Iconic NAG (17-18) Of Missy Franklin In 200 Freestyle (Video) There was no shortage of dynamic performances as the East and West editions of Junior Nationals opened on Wednesday night Greensboro and Austin, respectively. Among the headliner efforts was Bella Sims’ ...
Read moreTips For A Successful Swim Meet Performance28 November 2022By Graham Bodner (Archvie) As a coach, I always get asked the age-old swimming question: "How do I best prepare for a swim meet?" Meet preparation comes in many forms, and many different time tables. The best swimmers don’t wait until the day before the big swim meet. They spend the months and weeks...
Read more24 Reasons Tomorrow Begins Today20 November 2022Midseason invitationals are now in full swing, and quick times have popped up around the country. More will be produced in the coming weeks, while others will refocus and prepare for the next stage of the season. At this juncture of the season, it is critical that athletes buckle down in training an...