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Q&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...

FLASH! 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...

Budapest 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...

FLASH! 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...

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...

Thomas 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...

U.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...

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...

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...

Kate 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 ...

U.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...

USA 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 .....

Claire 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...

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 ...

Cyber 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...

U.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...

Former 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...

Masters 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. ...

Swim 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...

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...