Read more1Q&A with Coach Gary Taylor: Guiding Age-Group Star Thomas Heilman and Using Influence in Coaching11 December 2024Q&A with Coach Gary Taylor: Guiding Age-Group Star Thomas Heilman With Thomas Heilman set to race at Speedo Juniors East, Swimming World is running this piece from the archive that includes discussion of Heilman's training under the watch of coach Gary Taylor. A seasoned college and club coach, Cava...
Read moreFLASH! USA Women's 4x100 Free Relay Crush Australia's WR In Budapest10 December 2024FLASH! USA Women's 4x100 Free Relay Crush Australia's WR In Budapest The USA women's 4x100 free relay took 0.42 off Australia's WR as the records kept tumbling at the short-course worlds in Budapest. The quartet of Kate Douglass, Katharine Berkoff, Alex Shackell and Gretchen Walsh were inside WR pa...
Read moreBudapest 2024, Day 1 Finals: Shaine Casas Lowers Ryan Lochte's Championship & American Records For 200IM Gold10 December 2024Budapest 2024, Day 1 Finals: Shaine Casas Lowers Ryan Lochte's Championship & American Records For 200IM Gold Shaine Casas posted the second-fastest 200 IM in history as he lowered Ryan Lochte's Championship and American records en-route to gold at the short-course worlds in Budapest. The USA swimme...
Read moreGretchen Walsh Lowers 50 Butterfly Record; First Woman Inside 24 Seconds10 December 2024FLASH! Gretchen Walsh Lowers 50 Fly Record; First Woman Inside 24 Secs Gretchen Walsh lowered the 50 fly WR she set in prelims to 23.94 to become the first woman through the 24-second barrier in Budapest. The USA athlete went 24.02 in prelims to slice 0.36 from Therese Alshammar's record that had st...
Read moreSwimMAC Making History with Ultra Finals Long Course/Short Course Meet10 December 2024SwimMAC 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...
Read moreThomas Heilman, Maximus Williamson Headline Strong Fields for U.S. Winter Junior Nationals (Psych Sheets)08 December 2024Thomas Heilman, Maximus Williamson Headline Strong Fields for U.S. Winter Junior Nationals (Psych Sheets) Many of the top teenage swimmers in the United States will race in short course yards this week as USA Swimming holds its always-well-attended Junior Nationals, with the meet split between two s...
Read moreU.S. Open: Olympian Rhyan White Adds Second Win of Meet07 December 2024U.S. Open: Olympian Rhyan White Adds Second Win of Meet Rhyan White picked up her second win of the U.S. Open with a wire-to-wire victory in the 200 backstroke Saturday night. The American Olympian went 1:51.37 to take the race at the Greensboro Aquatic Center on the fourth and final night of the me...
Read moreU.S. Open: Drew Kibler, Rhyan White Secure Wins Friday Night06 December 2024U.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...
Read moreU.S. Open: Kennedi Dobson Doubles With 500 Free, 200 IM Wins05 December 2024U.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...
Read moreKate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh Set for Historic Worlds 100 IM Tilt05 December 2024Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh Set for Historic Worlds 100 IM Tilt The short-course season has plenty to recommend it as an engrossing supplement to the long-course campaign. Nothing may be as exciting as the chance to see the 100-meter individual medley raced internationally, an opportunity to test ...
Read moreU.S. Open: Purdue Men, Nation's Capital Women Top Relays on Opening Night04 December 2024U.S. Open: Purdue Men, Nation's Capital Women Top Relays on Opening Night The annual U.S. Open has returned to the Greensboro Aquatic Center in its traditional week-after-Thanksgiving slot, although the meet is being held in an unusual short course yards format. Three full days of racing will follow...
Read moreUSA Diving Wins Five Medals at World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships03 December 2024USA Diving Wins Five Medals at World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships USA divers won five medals – two gold, two silver and one bronze – at the World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships in Rio de Janeiro from November 24-December 1. Josh Sollenberger (Fort Wayne, Ind./Indiana University) won .....
Read more2Claire Curzan Feels ‘Mostly Relief’ in Record-Setting Return to Prominence03 December 2024Claire Curzan Feels ‘Mostly Relief’ in Record-Setting Return to Prominence Each decision was made with the intent of maximizing her chances at a second consecutive Olympic team. Having transferred from Stanford to Virginia and chosen to sit out the 2023-24 collegiate season, Claire Curzan was all in...
Read more4Allison Schmitt Announces Engagement to Gavin Walker02 December 2024Allison 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 ...
Read moreCyber Monday Deals For Swim Families01 December 2024Cyber Monday is here, and we’ve rounded up some amazing deals perfect for families of swimmers. From keeping your car clean after swim meets to making family downtime more fun, these products are practical, fun, and discounted! Dive into these deals while they last! 1. BISSELL Little Green Multi-Pur...
Read moreU.S. Olympians Drew Kibler, Rhyan White to Race at U.S. Open (Psych Sheets)30 November 2024U.S. Olympians Drew Kibler, Rhyan White to Race at U.S. Open The U.S. Open will fill its regularly-scheduled place on the American swimming calendar the weekend following Thanksgiving, but the meet will take place in short course yards this year, and it will be lacking its signature star-power as mo...
Read moreFormer US National Teamer Emily Brunemann Klueh Battling Cancer (How to Help)29 November 2024Former U.S. National Team member Emily Brunemann Klueh is battling cancer. According to a GoFundMe post, Brunemann Klueh, 38, noticed a change in her body, saw her doctor immediately and received several tests that eventually showed eight masses in her chest and at least three lymph nodes that looke...
Read moreGift Guide for Masters Swimmers: Black Friday Deals29 November 2024Masters swimmers are some of the most dedicated athletes, balancing the demands of swimming with busy work, family, and social lives. Whether they’re training for a competition or simply staying in shape, they put in the hard work—often enduring long hours in the pool and intense recovery sessions. ...
Read more5 Great Gifts for Swim Moms29 November 2024Swim moms are the unsung heroes of the pool deck—always there with towels, snacks, hugs, sharpies, and unconditional support. This holiday season, show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift that makes their poolside days and the evenings after a long day at the pool more enjoyable. Here’s a round...
Read more15 Fun Finds for Women (of all ages) Who Love to Swim29 November 2024Looking 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...