Read moreCanadian Olympic Trials: Six Stories to Watch10 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials: Six Stories to Watch Canadian Olympic Trials begins on Monday in Toronto, a seven-day meet to help one of the few nations with all seven qualified Olympic relays fill out its roster for Paris. Canada won one gold and six total medals in the pool in Tokyo three years ago, goo...
Read more6Passages: Jon Urbanchek, Iconic Olympic, Michigan Coach Dies at 87; Legacy Will Endure10 May 2024Jon Urbanchek, one of the most iconic coaches in swimming history has died. He was 87. He coached the University of Michigan from 1982-2004, winning an NCAA title, and was the U.S. coach at the Olympics in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. He was also an assistant for the U.S. in 2008 and 2012. "Keep...
Read moreSYDNEY OPEN: Queensland Teen Ella Ramsay Closing In On Father-Daughter Olympic Dream10 May 2024 SYDNEY OPEN: Queensland Teen Ella Ramsay Closing In On Father-Daughter Olympic Dream Emerging Queensland teenager Ella Ramsay (Chandler, QLD) is closing in on what could well be a double dream come true at next month’s Australian Olympic Trials in Brisbane. The 19-year-old has continu...
Read moreSwimlight: How Ali Truwit Has Overcome Adversity in Quest for Paralympic Glory (Video)10 May 2024Ali Truwit: Triumph Over Adversity and the Quest for Paralympic Glory Just after graduating from Yale University, Ali Truwit was the victim of a shark attack while on vacation in Turks & Caicos. Doctors and a teammate rushed to save her life and while she lost her foot and part of her leg, she has p...
Read moreBrazilian Trials: Gui Caribe Earns Spot in Paris in 100 Free10 May 2024Brazilian Trials: Gui Caribe Earns Spot in Paris in 100 Free Gui Caribe added his name to the list of Brazilians headed to the Paris Olympics after winning the 100 free Thursday night in Rio. Caribe went 48.16 to hit the Olympic A standard Thursday night, on the fourth night of six at the Brazilian ...
Read moreMarathon Star Des Linden Joins Unfiltered Waters Podcast10 May 2024Marathon Star Des Linden Joins Unfiltered Waters Podcast When Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin launched their Unfiltered Waters Podcast, their efforts were obviously going to feature some of the biggest names in the sport of swimming. But the hosts alos promised to highlight the stories of other at...
Read moreTodd DeSorbo Named College Coach of the Year by USOPC09 May 2024Todd DeSorbo Named College Coach of the Year by USOPC The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Thursday named Todd DeSorbo its national college coach of the year. The USOPC honored eight coaches and staffers in its annual awards for outstanding leadership across Olympic sports. DeSorbo ...
Read moreBrazilian Trials: Nick Albiero Cashes in on Switch with A Cut in 200 Fly09 May 2024Brazilian Trials: Nick Albiero Cashes in on Switch with A Cut in 200 Fly Nick Albiero made the switch from his home country of the U.S. to represent Brazil in 2023 with an eye toward the Paris Olympics. Wednesday night in Rio, he made good on that decision by earning an A cut in the men’s 200 butter...
Read moreWADA Trust Shaken After Recent Results, Says US Athletes Rep09 May 2024The way the World Anti-Doping (WADA) has handled the recent drug tests involving Chinese swimmers has shaken the faith in the governing body, according to Team USA Athletes' Commission Executive Director Elizabeth Ramsey. Ramsey told Reuters about the concern from many athletes about the investigati...
Read moreJosh Liendo, Ilya Kharun Hoping to Elevate Canadian Men to Olympic Podium09 May 2024Josh Liendo, Ilya Kharun Hoping to Elevate Canadian Men to Olympic Podium The last decade has brought a renaissance for Canadian women's swimming, with an Olympic-medal-free streak of two decades ending in dramatic fashion at the 2016 Games in Rio and the momentum continuing to build from there. Two...
Read moreSydney Open: Doha Experiments Have 'The Professor' Cam McEvoy Seeking A Simple Solution For Paris09 May 2024 SYDNEY OPEN: Doha Experiments Have “The Professor” Cam McEvoy Seeking A Simple Solution For Paris Swimming’s current fastest man in the world, Australia’s Cam McEvoy knows what he has to do in pursuit of a slice of history in Paris this year after continuing his Olympic build up, clocking...
Read moreAdjustments in College Season Have Aiden Hayes Looking Toward Trials09 May 2024Adjustments in College Season Have Aiden Hayes Looking Toward Trials Chances are, if you knew of Aiden Hayes before he arrived at NC State, the two talking points would’ve been Oklahoma and the 50 free. The native of Norman and Swimming World’s 2021 Boys High School Swimmer of the Year, Hayes made h...
Read moreThrowback Thursday: When Pieter van den Hoogenband Took the 100 Freestyle Into Sub-48 Territory09 May 2024Throwback Thursday: When Pieter van den Hoogenband Took the 100 Freestyle Into Sub-48 Territory In this latest installment of World Record Flashback, we celebrate the greatness of Pieter van den Hoogenband. The Dutchman produced a Hall of Fame career that featured seven Olympic medals, including thr...
Read moreInterim Tag Removed for Tamber McAllister as Head Coach at BYU08 May 2024Interim Tag Removed for Tamber McAllister as Head Coach at BYU BYU on Wednesday named Tamber McAllister the new head coach of the BYU swimming program. McAllister will oversee both teams, with Tyce Routson remaining in charge of both diving programs. McAllister replaces Shari Skabelund, who retired ...
Read moreMaria Fernanda Costa Record in 200 Free Leads Women’s Wave at Brazilian Trials08 May 2024Maria Fernanda Costa Record in 200 Free Leads Women’s Wave at Brazilian Trials Maria Fernanda Costa swam 1:56.37 in the women’s 200 free on Tuesday, lowering her Brazilian and South American records at Brazilian Trials. It’s the third time Costa has set the mark this year, having gone 1:57.11 in sem...
Read more2Attention High School Swimmers - Send Us Your Commit Pics08 May 2024Dive into the excitement with Swimming World as we track the journey of high school athletes making verbal commitments to swim in college! With over 65 years of history in the sport, we're committed to keeping the tradition alive by following the next generation of great swimmers. Let Us Be The Firs...
Read moreFlorida State Champion Maeve Eckerman Lends Verbal to Georgia08 May 2024Florida State Champion Maeve Eckerman Lends Verbal to Georgia NEW COMMIT: The University of Georgia has scored a new verbal commitment for the 2025-26 season and beyond from U.S. Open qualifier Maeve Eckerman of Venice, Florida. Her older brother, Max Eckerman, is a rising sophomore at LSU. She will...
Read more2How Absence of Ahmed Hafnaoui Changes Freestyle Prospects For Paris08 May 2024How Absence of Ahmed Hafnaoui Changes Freestyle Prospects For Paris The pre-Olympic year World Championships typically represent something of a dress rehearsal, with all of the world's best swimmers aiming for top form to see where they stack up before the final push to the Olympics. That's not to s...
Read moreNCAA Women’s Water Polo Season: Winners and Losers08 May 2024It’s the gap week before NCAAs; only nine collegiate women’s water polo teams will continue their seasons next weekend at Cal’s Spieker Aquatics Complex. Those teams either won one of six conference tournaments or captured the three at-large berths put out by the NCAA selectors. To examine the succ...
Read more2Wellness Wednesday: 6 Meet Day Nutrition Strategies Swimmers Should Know08 May 20246 Meet Day Nutrition Strategies Swimmers Should Know Among the most important things an athlete can do is set goals, and with these goals come standards. Proper training, sleep, and nutrition are vital necessities for success in any sport. But balancing these priorities can be challenging when jobs,...