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Ryan Murphy Slated to Return to Competition at Pro Swim Series in Sacramento Olympic champion Ryan Murphy will be back in the pool for his first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. DART Swimming, the host of next week's Pro Swim Series stop in Sacramento announced Murphy's return on soci...

When Marathon Swimming Star George Young Stood Alongside Lou Gehrig and Charles Lindbergh By Ned Denison, IMSHOF In the late 1920s, what would $25,000 buy? The $25,000 figure was the salary of New York Yankees star first baseman Lou Gehrig in 1928. “The Iron Horse” played in 2,130 consecutive games ...

Luka Mijatovic Preparing to Chase 17-18 Records, Continue Rapid Distance Rise A year after his first appearance on a senior-level U.S. team did not go as planned, Luka Mijatovic will have to wait a little longer to show what he can do for the Stars and Stripes. Mijatovic qualified for the World Cham...

Elite Sprint Coaches Discuss Development of Athletes (Part II) The world is in the midst of a sprint swimming renaissance. From the jaw-dropping world record of Cam McEvoy in the 50 freestyle to the continued impressive races of Indiana's Van Mathias, we're constantly seeing great racing from strong...

Emma Weyant Hoping for Return to Medal Form as Top American Hope in 400 IM A fifth-place finish in the 400 individual medley at last year's World Championships marked the first time Emma Weyant had ever missed an international podium in her career. Weyant had previously won Olympic silver in the eve...

Ryan Lochte Joins Missouri State as Assistant Swimming Coach Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was hired as an assistant swimming coach at Missouri State. Missouri State swimming made the announcement on social media on Sunday, May 10, and Lochte did as well. "After spending half of my life staring ...

Van Mathias Wins 50 Freestyle at Indy Cup in Continued Display of Speed The sprint talent of Van Mathias has been a major storyline in the sport over the past few months, especially with the Indiana University product emerging as one of the world's leading breaststrokers. On Saturday night, though, ...

High Dive World Champion James Lichtenstein Signs Sponsorship Deal with International Swimming Hall of Fame The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced that it has signed a sponsorship deal with American high diver James Lichtenstein. A ceremony was held on Thursday night at the Fo...

Anna Peplowski, Van Mathias Claim Two Wins Each at Indy Spring Cup A host of top swimmers based in the Midwest are racing this weekend at the Indy Spring Cup, taking place at the renowned Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis. Anna Peplowski earned a pair of wins in 200-meter events during t...

Sandpipers of Nevada Reimagining America’s Path to Olympic Swimming By Sandpipers of Nevada Staff The pool deck at Sandpipers of Nevada looks like a lot of other pool decks. Lane lines. Pace clocks. The sharp chemical bite of chlorine in the air. But look closer at who is training her and at what is...

Carson Foster Looking Strong for Rebound Summer in 2026 For the last half-decade, Carson Foster has been the clear No. 1 performer in the United States in the 400 individual medley. After narrowly missing the Tokyo Olympic team in the event, Foster produced a time that would have been quick enough f...

Carmel Coach Chris Plumb Discusses Program Success on ISCA Podcast In the latest episode of the International Swim Coaches Association's Lane One: Make Waves Podcast, Carmel Swim Club (Ind.) coach Chris Plumb discusses what it takes to build a quality program, and maintain success. During his time a...

Halfway to LA28, United States Power and Depth in Women's Backstroke is Stunning (See Rankings) This summer will mark the midway point between Olympic Games, Paris in the rearview mirror and Los Angeles on the horizon. The battle for female Team USA roster spots to a home Games could be as heated as...

FORM Expands Its Lineup with Smart Swim 2 LT: The Simplest Way to Get Started with the FORM Swim System FORM, the global leader in smart swim goggles, has announced the launch of Smart Swim 2 LT, the newest entry point into the FORM Swim System, the world's most advanced in-water coaching platform. ...

ISHOF Set to Induct Stellar Class; Led by Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh, Ranomi Kromowidjojo ISHOF is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its 61st Annual Honoree Induction Ceremony back in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is p...

Olivia Smoliga isn't done swimming - but has found some added ways to stay involved in the sport. The Olympic medalist started the In Depth Swim Academy and the In Deep With Olivia Smoliga podcast, which had its first guest last week. While Smoliga is doing all of this outside the pool, she has star...

Top Sprint Coaches Reveal Secrets to Success (Part I) How do you make a great sprinter? The answers do not always match. In Brisbane, Australia, where Cam McEvoy trains, the sound of weights clanking is heard more often than the splash of the pool. In Charlottesville, Virginia, home of world-record ...

What Can Summer McIntosh Produce in the 200 Freestyle? The Potential is Intriguing We know what Summer McIntosh can do in the 400-meter individual medley. We've seen her talent on full display in the 200 medley. She has dazzled in the 400 freestyle and 200 butterfly, along with the 800 freestyle. Ye...

Olympian Bella Sims to Return Home to Sandpipers to Train for Summer Bella Sims has been away from home for a long time. After finishing up her time at the University of Florida, Sims moved to Ann Arbor when she transferred to Michigan. That hasn't left a lot of time to get back to Las Vegas and the...

The 15-Plus Year Undefeated Streak of Katie Ledecky in the 1500 Freestyle In the sports world, anniversaries offer the opportunity to celebrate great achievements through the years. This year, for example, marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, where the United States men'...