Read moreLilly King, Zach Harting Pick Up Wins at the Indy May Cup16 May 2024Lilly King, Zach Harting Pick Up Wins at the Indy May Cup Olympians Lilly King and Zach Harting were among the big names to pick up wins Thursday at the second day of the Indy May Cup at IU Natatorium. King won the women’s 100 breaststroke in 1:06.37. She had another Olympian in the field in Lithuan...
Read moreCaeleb Dressel Clocks 48.30 100 Freestyle at Atlanta Classic; Evgenii Somov Blasts 100 Breast (Men's Roundup)16 May 2024Caeleb Dressel Clocks 48.30 100 Freestyle at Atlanta Classic (Men's Roundup) Last year's Atlanta Classic marked the first meet in which Caeleb Dressel raced in almost a year, and since then, he has steadily progressed back toward top form as he aims to qualify for his third Olympic team next month. ...
Read moreKatie Ledecky Breaks 4:00 in 400 Freestyle at Atlanta Classic; Dakota Luther Shines in Austin (Women's Roundup)16 May 2024Katie Ledecky Breaks 4:00 in 400 Freestyle at Atlanta Classic; Dakota Luther Shines in Austin (Women's Roundup) Meets in Atlanta, Austin and Irvine comprise the USA Swimming Club Excellence Challenge Series, providing the last major racing opportunity for top swimmers prior to the U.S. Olympic Trial...
Read moreCanadian Olympic Trials: Summer McIntosh Lowers 400 IM World Record16 May 2024Flash! Summer McIntosh Breaks 400 IM World Record at Canadian Trials Summer McIntosh has never been shy about revving up for Trials meets, and the pool at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in particular seems to suit her. She added a third world record there on Thursday. McIntosh swam 4:24.38 to trim jus...
Read moreUnfiltered Waters Podcast Delivers Special Mother's Day Edition Featuring D.A. Franklin and Jeanne Hoff (Video)16 May 2024Unfiltered Waters Podcast Delivers Special Mother's Day Edition Featuring D.A. Franklin and Jeanne Hoff (Video) Unfiltered Waters, the sensational podcast developed by Olympians Missy Franklin and Katie Hoff, returned with a special episode this week. A few days after Mother's Day, Franklin and Hoff...
Read moreWorld Aquatics Opens Pool at Record Altitude in Bhutan16 May 2024World Aquatics Opens Pool at Record Altitude in Bhutan World Aquatics on Wednesday unveiled a new pool at a record altitude of 8,200 feet (2,400 meters) in the country of Bhutan. The pool was funded through the Pools for All Program development initiative launched in 2019. This one happens to be the...
Read moreJen Buffin Promoted to Take Over Head Job at Colorado College16 May 2024Jen Buffin Promoted to Take Over Head Job at Colorado College Jen Buffin has been promoted to the head coaching job at Colorado College, replacing long-time coach Anne Goodman James. James announced her retirement in January, effective at the end of the season, after 18 years at CC and 48 as an NCAA...
Read more1Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 4 Prelims: Josh Liendo Blasts Morning 47.80 in 100 Freestyle16 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 4 Prelims: Josh Liendo Blasts Morning 47.80 in 100 Freestyle Wednesday morning, Josh Liendo set a time in the men’s 200 free that guarantees him a spot in the men’s 800 free relay. Thursday, he was in fast form before noon again. Liendo went 47.80 in the morning to set t...
Read moreTexas A&M Swim Coach Jay Holmes Will Retire After Olympic Trials16 May 2024After more than 40 years at Texas A&M as a student-athlete and coach, men's swimming & diving head coach Jay Holmes announced he will retire after the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. "It's been an honor and privilege to represent Texas A&M University with the swimming and diving program," Holmes said. "It...
Read more4Katie Ledecky Swims World's Fastest Mile at Atlanta Classic; Bobby Finke Also Wins15 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 more1Canadian 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 Coach; Looking to Revitalize Program15 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...