Commentary

Each day during the FINA World Swimming Championships, Swimming World will present “Rieder’s Richter Scale,” an analysis of the impact of each swimming final on the sport’s wider landscape: “1” indica...

Five years ago, 17-year-old American Caeleb Dressel and 16-year-old Australian Kyle Chalmers each had big plans for their athletic futures. Dressel, long considered a future star in American swimming,...

By Sarah Noll, Swimming World Magazine College Intern.  You finally built up the courage to join your local swim team. Maybe you have some friends who have been on the team, so you are excited to see ...

By Claire Alongi, Swimming World College Intern. When swimmers are racing to the finish of their 100 free, they probably aren’t thinking of whether or not the pool is clean.  In fact, they probably do...

By Rachel Helm, Swimming World College Intern.  As the Youth Commonwealth Games champion 2015, multiple national champion, British age group record holder and English Short Course senior champion, Edw...

By Jennifer Yoo, Swimming World College Intern. Not all heroes wear capes: They can come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t need an abundance of materialistic resources at your disposal to make a diff...

By Molly Griswold, Swimming World College Intern. The palms of your hands grip your elbows, eyes wandering up and down the length of the pool. You triple-check the event, heat, lane and stroke grid et...

By Daniela Navarrete, Swimming World College Intern. Swimmers face tougher challenges in open water swimming than in the pool. They deal with extreme water temperatures, uncertain weather and powerful...

By Madilyn Sindelar, Swimming World College Intern. After a long day of moving into your dorm room - ensuring each picture frame is straight, clothes are properly organized, and food and supplies are ...

By Claire Russell, A Swimming World College Intern. Morgan's Wonderland and Inspiration Island has a heartfelt story that matches its purpose: to tear down barriers between children of all abilities. ...

It was recently revealed that Janet Evans will not proceed with her appointment as a FINA Bureau member representing United States Aquatic Sports (USAS).  Dale Neuburger, current representative fo...

By Alexa Kutch, Swimming World College Intern.  We've all been there. You strike up a conversation with someone and they ask what sport you play. Jokingly, you respond that you "play" swimming. Before...

By Danny Whirlow, Swimming World College Intern.  As June gives way to July, Americans will continue to find ways to enjoy the scorching summer sun. Many families will turn to their community pools to...

By Haley Wen, Swimming World College Intern. This summer many families will undoubtedly be packing up their towels and floaties and coolers to head out to the beach or the pool for a fun day in the su...

By Sarah Noll, Swimming World College Intern. We all know that exercise is good for us. As swimmers, we take pride in our sport being one of the most challenging activities both mentally and physicall...

Day four of the 2019 World University Games in Naples, Italy featured swims from the most elite swimmers across the globe. The line-up for today's session consisted of the women's 1500 free, the women...

By Kate Walter, Swimming World College Intern. The term "marathon swimming" may sound daunting and unfamiliar to those on the outside of the swimming community. It is even intimidating to those within...

By Proteeti Sinha, Swimming World College Intern. Researchers have found that swimming promotes both physical and mental well-being; this isn't news to anyone who regularly frequents the pool deck. Bu...

By Jennifer Yoo, Swimming World College Intern. Done! You’ve touched the wall after the last set of practice or an intense race. You can finally take in a full breath of chlorinated air and float. Jus...

By Sarah Berman, Swimming World College Intern. Ben Lecomte doesn't swim for performance accolades: he swims to spur global change. "I'm not an Olympic swimmer. I am an adventurer who likes to swim." ...