Read moreBaylor Stanton Lowers 15-16 National Age Group Record in 200 Backstroke26 March 2024Baylor Stanton Lowers 15-16 National Age Group Record in 200 Backstroke Over the weekend at the Northeast Divisional Championship in Augusta, Ga., 16-year-old Baylor Stanton lowered the National Age Group record in the 200-yard backstroke. Stanton entered with a best time of 1:41.14 that ranked him ...
Read more1NCAA Men's Championships: Jordan Crooks Flashing Serious Speed on Rocky Top25 March 2024NCAA Men's Championships: Jordan Crooks Flashing Serious Speed on Rocky Top When it comes to swimming fast, look no further than Tennessee junior Jordan Crooks. He’s the second-fastest swimmer ever in the 50-yard freestyle, next to Caeleb Dressel, and he has the swimming ability to contend in long c...
Read more2Farewell to a Legend: For One Final Time, Eddie Reese Leads Texas Into NCAA Champs24 March 2024Farewell to a Legend: For One Final Time, Eddie Reese Leads Texas Into NCAA Champs As Eddie Reese plans to retire from coaching after the U.S. Olympic Trials in June, he’ll be leaving the swimming world with a plethora of accomplishments, but he and those who know him will immediately tell you that ...
Read moreRylee Erisman Becomes Youngest American to Clock Sub-25 Effort in 50 Freestyle24 March 2024Rylee Erisman Becomes Youngest American to Clock Sub-25 Effort in 50 Freestyle One of the top rising teenagers on the American scene, Rylee Erisman broke through a special barrier during the final night of the National Club Swimming Association Championships on Saturday night. Competing in the 50-me...
Read moreOnce Again, Aaron Shackell and Alex Shackell Headline Action at Speedo Sectionals in Indy23 March 2024Once Again, Aaron Shackell and Alex Shackell Headline Action at Speedo Sectionals in Indy The Saturday night session of the Speedo Sectionals in Indianapolis brought additional star turns for Alex Shackell and Aaron Shackell, Carmel Swim Club’s Olympic hopefuls for the Paris Games this summer. Compe...
Read moreShackell Siblings - Alex and Aaron - Shining at Speedo Sectionals in Indianapolis22 March 2024Shackell Siblings - Alex and Aaron - Shining at Speedo Sectionals in Indianapolis The Shackell siblings - Alex and Aaron - are using the weekend to put together some impressive performances in the long-course pool. Racing at Speedo Sectionals in Indianapolis, the sister-brother duo has produced seve...
Read moreColorado Time Systems Contributing to Smithsonian Sports Invention Exhibition22 March 2024Colorado Time Systems Contributing to Smithsonian Sports Invention Exhibition Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company, is pleased to be an object donor to this family friendly, interactive exhibition focused on the intersection of invention, sports, and technology. Invention and technology can mak...
Read moreSwimming World Magazine: March Issue Packed With NCAA Content (Free Version Here)20 March 2024Swimming World Magazine: March Issue Packed With NCAA Content (Free Version Here) The latest edition of Swimming World Magazine - with Arizona State star Leon Marchand on the cover - is out, and the NCAA-themed issue is full of tremendous content. In addition to providing breakdowns of the champions...
Read moreNCAA Women's Championships: N.C. State's Katharine Berkoff is a Believer and Riding Confidence Toward Olympic Trials19 March 2024N.C. State's Katharine Berkoff is a Believer and Riding Confidence Toward Olympic Trials Since her Omaha heartache three years ago at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Katharine Berkoff has registered significant international milestones each of the last two years. She’s eager to write the fifth and final ch...
Read more1Amanda Weir Still Owns 11-12 NAG in 50-Yard Freestyle; The Training That Produced This Success18 March 2024Amanda Weir Still Owns 11-12 NAG in 50-Yard Freestyle; The Training That Produced This Success I first saw a picture of Amanda Weir in 1998. It was in Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd, which was celebrating her for setting an NAG record in the 50-yard freestyle – a record that still stands to...
Read moreOlivia Smoliga Thankful to Compete Near Home; Sees ASU Training Group as a Family (Video)17 March 2024Olivia Smoliga Thankful to Compete Near Home; Sees ASU Training Group as a Family Last weekend, USA Swimming held its latest TYR Pro Series stop in Westmont, Illinois. The competition was not just a chance for Olivia Smoliga to get in some racing ahead of this summer's United States Olympic Trials i...
Read moreMedals Unveiled for 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials17 March 2024USA Swimming has unveiled the medals for the 2024 Olympic Swimming Trials. The medals have the U.S. Olympic Team logo, complete with the American flag and Olympic rings. The medals then have an outline of the Eiffel Tower as a nod to the 2024 Olympics being hosted in Paris. The trials will take pla...
Read more2Taylor Ruck Finds Rebirth of Passion for Swimming With Move to Arizona State Pro Group15 March 2024Taylor Ruck was at a crossroads in her career. Having won back-to-back NCAA titles in the 200 free for Stanford, with more than a year before the next Olympics, the two-time Canadian Olympian wasn't sure what direction she wanted to go. It didn't help that swimming wasn't as fun as it used to be. Bu...
Read more'Victory in the Pool': A Historical Celebration of Olympic Glory by Bill George14 March 2024Bill George has always enjoyed getting to know more about the cities he has lived in. From Chicago to Detroit to Sacramento, each place has plenty of untold stories. In Sacramento, that story involved the Arden Hills Swim Club, and the Olympic glory that would follow. "Victory in the Pool: How a Mav...
Read moreRegan Smith Fueled by Doubles; American Star Surging on Road to Paris (Video)14 March 2024Regan Smith Fueled by Doubles; American Star Surging on Road to Paris (Video) Regan Smith has never shied away from daunting schedules. The Team USA standout and three-time Olympic medalist routinely tackles multi-event programs, with doubles being the norm. Last week, while racing at the USA Swimmi...
Read moreNISCA Accepting High School All-America Applications for Winter Season (See Details)13 March 2024NISCA Accepting High School All-America Applications for Winter Season (See Details) The Winter Season NISCA All America applications are due on March 31st! Make sure that your All America Athletes get recognized, whether they are swimmers, divers, water polo players or seniors with a minimum 3.75 G...
Read moreCaeleb Dressel Discusses Newest Role - Fatherhood - During Pro Series Success (Video)12 March 2024Caeleb Dressel Discusses Newest Role - Fatherhood - During Pro Series (Video) Last week was strong for Caeleb Dressel, as the Olympic champion and Team USA veteran left the USA TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont with victories in the 50-meter freestyle and 100 butterfly. The showing was another st...
Read more1Back in the Water at 37, Brooke Boak (nee Bishop) Hopes Olympic Trials Cut Is Just the Start12 March 2024Back in the Water at 37, Brooke Boak Hopes Olympic Trials Cut Is Just the Start What started as an off-hand joke last summer grew serious pretty quickly for Brooke Boak. Boak was hiking one day with Scott Shea, who had coached her at Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics in the late 1990s when Boak – then Bro...
Read more2Regan Smith, Torri Huske and Simone Manuel Have U.S. Women Dreaming of Paris Prize11 March 2024Regan Smith, Torri Huske and Simone Manuel Have U.S. Women Dreaming of Paris Prize Last year, the Australian women asserted their status as the premier swim team in the world, winning six individual gold medals and two women’s relays at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, as the United States...
Read moreThe SwimLight: How Superstitions Guide the Race Approaches of Several Elite Swimmers10 March 2024The SwimLight: How Superstitions Guide the Actions of Several Elite Swimmers In the world of competitive swimming, swimmers navigate the waters of the pool and a sea of superstitions, seeking that specific advantage that may tip the scales in their favor. Uncover the superstitions from former Swim L...