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Summer McIntosh Blasts 400 Freestyle WR of 3:50.25

FLASH! Summer McIntosh Shatters 400 Free WR In 3:50.25 Summer McIntosh shattered Li Bingjie's 400 free world record in 3:50.25 at the World Short-Course Championships in Budapest. It was the second WR of the meet so far following Gretchen Walsh's shuddering effort in the 50 fly prelims. With that, M...

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SwimMAC Making History with Ultra Finals Long Course/Short Course Meet

SwimMAC Making History with Ultra Finals Long Course/Short Course Meet One of the hottest topics in swimming is making non-championship meets more fun and interesting. College dual meets are limited in number and not the focus of the season, and club meets can have the same feel at times. SwimMAC Ca...

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U.S. Open: Drew Kibler, Rhyan White Secure Wins Friday Night

U.S. Open: Drew Kibler, Rhyan White Secure Wins Friday Night The two high-profile American swimmers competing at the U.S. Open each picked up a win among 10 individual events contested in Greensboro, N.C., during Friday's finals, with Drew Kibler pulling away from Bradley Dunham to win the men's 200...

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U.S. Open: Kennedi Dobson Doubles With 500 Free, 200 IM Wins

U.S. Open: Kennedi Dobson Doubles With 500 Free, 200 IM Wins The first evening of individual competition at the U.S. Open in Greensboro, N.C., brought a pair of wins from Eastern Express swimmer Kennedi Dobson, who will be headed to the University of Georgia to begin her college career next fall. Do...

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Allison Schmitt Announces Engagement to Gavin Walker

Allison Schmitt Announces Engagement to Gavin Walker Olympic champion Allison Schmitt is engaged. The four-time Olympian announced her engagement to Gavin Walker on social media on Monday. "Cheers to planning our most special day of 2025," she said. View this post on Instagram ...

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Josh Liendo Repeats as Swimming Canada Male Swimmer of the Year

Josh Liendo Repeats as Swimming Canada Male Swimmer of the Year Josh Liendo’s silver medal at the Paris Olympics earned him Swimming Canada’s Male Swimmer of the Year honor this week. The 22-year-old earns the honor for the third straight year, the first to do that since Ryan Cochrane’s run of eight...

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15 Fun Finds for Women (of all ages) Who Love to Swim

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the competitive swimmer in your life? Whether it's for your daughter, sister, teammate, or friend, this guide is packed with 15 fantastic finds that celebrate their passion for swimming. From practical gear to fun accessories, these gifts are sure to make a s...

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Three-time Canadian Olympian Katerine Savard Retires

Three-time Canadian Olympian Katerine Savard Retires Katerine Savard, a three-time Olympian for Canada, announced her retirement from swimming on Wednesday. Savard made the announcement on social media and in a documentary being aired on Canadian TV Wednesday. The 31-year-old won 34 medals in intern...

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Swimming Canada Names Aiden Norman Male Junior Swimmer of the Year

Swimming Canada Names Aiden Norman Male Junior Swimmer of the Year Swimming Canada last week named Aiden Norman its male junior swimmer of the year. Norman, 18, hails from the University of Calgary Swim Club. Norman was a standout at the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, doing the male backstro...

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Golden Goggle Awards Reflection of Greatness: Photo Gallery

The 2024 Golden Goggle Awards took place in Indianapolis on Saturday, Nov. 23. Here is a look at the moments captured by Swimming World Chief Photographer Peter H. Bick. Take a look: [gallery type="slideshow" columns="1" size="full" ids="600303,600299,600300,600301,600302,600297,600296,600295,600291...