Read more1Katie Ledecky Swims World's Fastest Mile at Atlanta Classic15 May 2024Katie Ledecky Swims World's Fastest Mile at Atlanta Classic In her final tune-up for the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky has gotten her racing lineup started with the world's fastest time in the women's 1500 freestyle. Racing Wednesday evening at the Atlanta Classic, Ledecky dominated the field by mor...
Read moreCanadian Olympic Trials, Day Three Finals: Kylie Masse Blasts Sub-58 Clocking in 100 Backstroke15 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Day Three Finals: Kylie Masse Blasts Sub-58 Clocking in 100 Backstroke The first two days of the Canadian Olympic Trials were highlighted by Summer McIntosh, who earned qualification for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris with victories in the 400 freestyle and 200 freesty...
Read moreArizona Names Ben Loorz Head Coach15 May 2024Arizona Names Ben Loorz Head Coach Arizona on Wednesday hired Ben Loorz to fill its vacancy as the head coach of its swimming and diving program. Loorz arrives in Tucson after nearly a decade at UNLV. He led the Rebels to a WAC conference title on the men’s side last year, the team’s fourth consecut...
Read moreUtah adds Aly Tetzloff as an Assistant Coach15 May 2024Utah adds Aly Tetzloff as an Assistant Coach The University of Utah has added Aly Tetzloff as an assistant coach, the school announced this week. Tetzloff joins the staff of Jonas Persson. The 14-time All-American at Auburn spent two seasons after retiring as a professional swimmer as an assistant c...
Read moreWADA Removes Tunisian Anti-Doping Organization from Non-Compliant List, Urges Release of Officials15 May 2024WADA Removes Tunisian Anti-Doping Organization from Non-Compliant List, Urges Release of Officials The World Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday removed Tunisia’s Anti-Doping Organization (ANAD) from its non-compliant list, a decision back-dated to May 8, before an incident that led to firings and arres...
Read more1Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 3: Kylie Masse Delivers Quick Prelims Time with 58.2715 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 3: Kylie Masse Delivers Quick Prelims Time with 58.27 Kylie Masse is in good form in her first major swim at Canadian Olympic Trials, throwing down a time of 58.27 seconds Wednesday. That swim is the fifth-fastest time in the world this year. It’s under the Olympic A cut...
Read moreSporti Unveils Paris Collection, Setting Stage for Thrilling Summer of Swimming15 May 2024In anticipation of the upcoming excitement coming to Paris, Sporti is proud to announce the launch of their limited edition Paris Collection. Inspired by the iconic street art and romantic ambiance of Paris, this collection honors the artistic spirit and charm of the French capital. The Sporti Paris...
Read moreGermany Nominates 24 Pool Swimmers For Paris 2024: Names Team For European Championships In Belgrade15 May 2024Germany Nominates 24 Pool Swimmers For Paris 2024: Names Team For European Championships In Belgrade Lukas Märtens is among 24 pool swimmers - 15 men and nine women - nominated by the German Swimming Association (DSV) for the Olympic Games in Paris. The German Olympic Confederation will confirm the ...
Read moreWellness Wednesday: Goal Setting and Handling Competition Stress (Video Article)15 May 2024Wellness Wednesday: Goal Setting and Handling Competition Stress This week's edition of Wellness Wednesday features a different look, as Swimming World staffer Casey McNulty developed a video that focuses on two important topics: Goal setting and Handling Competition Stress. In her video compilation...
Read moreOne Month Out: American Swimmers Have Last Trials Tune-Ups in Atlanta, Austin, Irvine14 May 2024One Month Out: American Swimmers Last Final Trials Tune-Ups in Atlanta, Austin, Irvine As of Wednesday, exactly one month remains before the first spots on the U.S. Olympic swim team will be decided at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Accordingly, the upcoming weekend will mark the last races for ...
Read more1Canadian Olympic Trials, Night Two: Summer McIntosh Impresses Again; Just Off Best in 200 Freestyle14 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Night 2: Summer McIntosh Just Off Best in 200 Free Since the beginning of 2023, only four women have broken 1:54 in the women’s 200 freestyle. There’s world record holder Mollie O’Callaghan, with her 1:52.85 from the 2023 World Championships. There’s her countrywoman Ariarne...
Read moreCanadian Olympic Trials, Day 2 Prelims: Penny Oleksiak 10th in 200 Free Behind Summer McIntosh14 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 2 Prelims: Penny Oleksiak 10th in 200 Free Behind Summer McIntosh The Canadian women’s 800 free relay is taking shape at Canadian Olympic Trials, and the names aren’t quite what you might expect. Summer McIntosh led the way in prelims of the women’s 200 freestyle on Tues...
Read moreTyler Fenwick Promoted to Senior Associate Head Coach at Virginia14 May 2024Tyler Fenwick Promoted to Senior Associate Head Coach at Virginia When Todd DeSorbo took over the University of Virginia swimming program in 2017, Tyler Fenwick and Blaire Bachman (now Blaire Anderson) joined his staff right away and helped guide the program to remarkable success over the first seve...
Read moreHow Fast to Qualify For United States Swimming Relays in Paris?14 May 2024How Fast to Qualify For United States Swimming Relays in Paris? In the final leadup to next month’s Olympic Trials, plenty of top contenders are putting an inordinate focus on the 100 and 200 freestyle. Rightfully so, with the top-six male and female swimmers in each race likely to earn relay bids o...
Read moreMorgan Pearson Makes History with World Triathlon Series Win13 May 2024Morgan Pearson Makes History with World Triathlon Series Win Morgan Pearson won the World Triathlon Series Championships Series race in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, the first American man to win a world series event since 2009. Pearson had medaled three times before on the world circuit, but no Americ...
Read more3Canadian Olympic Trials, Night One: Summer McIntosh Opens with World-Best 3:59.04 in 400 Free; Maggie Mac Neil to Defend Title13 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Night 1: Summer McIntosh Opens with World-Best 3:59.04 in 400 Free Summer McIntosh has seven events ahead of her this week in Toronto at the Bell Canadian and Paralympic Trials. If the first is any indication, they may well be appointment viewing. McIntosh won the women’s 40...
Read moreUSA Swimming Announces Support Staff, Physicians for 2024 Olympics13 May 2024USA Swimming Announces Support Staff, Physicians for 2024 Olympics USA Swimming on Monday revealed the support staff for the American swim team at the 22024 Olympics in Paris. The pool team will be accompanied by physicians Katie Edenfield and Brian Krabak. Carrie Belleson is the team chiropractor, ...
Read moreGeorge Washington Swim Coach Brian Thomas Resigns13 May 2024George Washington Swim Coach Brian Thomas Resigns Brian Thomas last week announced his resignation as the head coach of George Washington’s swimming and diving program. Thomas was hired in 2018 and has been at the helm for six seasons. In addition to piloting the team through the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Read moreHubert Kós Adds His Name To Hungary Squad for European Aquatics Championships In Belgrade Next Month13 May 2024Hubert Kós Adds His Name To Hungary Squad for European Aquatics Championships In Belgrade Next Month Hubert Kós, the 2023 world 200m backstroke champion, has added his name to the Hungary squad for the European Aquatics Championships in Belgrade next month. The 21-year-old will join a 41-strong team...
Read moreUCLA Women's Water Polo Completes Perfect Season With NCAA Championship13 May 2024The UCLA women's water polo team completed a perfect season and claimed the NCAA Championship on Sunday at Spieker Aquatics Complex. The top-ranked Bruins defeated No. 3 Cal 7-4 in the finals to finish the season 26-0 and earn its eighth NCAA title in program history, the first under coach Adam Wrig...