2023 Swammy Awards: Canadian Coach of the Year – Carl Simonson
Simonson coached the likes of Lorne Wigginton, Laon Kim, Paul Dardis and several other age groupers to standout years in the pool at UCSC.
Teenage Swimmer “Frustrated” As Drawn Out SafeSport Case Puts Future In Question
A now 16-year-old swimmer has been facing allegations of “sexual misconduct” since he was 13, with the U.S. Center for SafeSport case now nearing two years.
SwimSwam’s Official 2023 Swammy Awards Index
Leon Marchand’s world record in the men’s 400 IM was one of the top moments of the year as we look back on an incredible 2023 in our annual Swammy Awards.
2024 NCAA Men’s Midseason Scoring Update: Will We See An ASU Blowout?
The rise of Hubert Kos is one of many reasons why the Arizona State Sun Devils are looking like an absolute juggernaut through the first half of the season.
In Memoriam: Remembering The People Swimming Lost In 2023
A number of swimming people died in 2023, including a former US National Team member, the coach of a World Record holder and three who died in mass shootings.
Summer McIntosh Named Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year
McIntosh earned 46 percent of votes from members of the Canadian Press, becoming the first swimmer to win the award since Penny Oleksiak in 2016.
2023 Swammy Awards: European Coach of the Year – Antonio Lutula
Lutula coached Sarah Sjostrom, Michelle Coleman and other Swedish swimmers to standout performances in 2023.
2023 Swammy Awards: U.S. Coach of the Year – Bob Bowman (ASU/Sun Devil Swimming)
Bowman’s standout year included a runner-up men’s NCAA finish and guiding Leon Marchand, Hubert Kos and Regan Smith to decorated World Championship campaigns.
2023 Swammy Awards: British Coach of the Year – Ryan Livingstone
Livingstone led Matt Richards to a milestone 2023 that was highlighted by his upset victory in the men’s 200 free at the World Championships.
Former Swimmer Suing Niagara University Over Title IX Violation After Rape Complaint
A former member of the women’s team claims she was raped by a male swimmer and the university failed to address the issue adequately.
2023 Swammy Awards: U.S. Female Swimmer of the Year – Kate Douglass
Douglass walked away with six medals at the 2023 World Championships, highlighted by her individual title in the women’s 200 IM.
Registered Sex Offender Previously Charged For Photographing Swimmers Arrested Again
James Renick, 74, was arrested and charged after allegedly taking photos of students at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana.
SwimSwam Pulse: 50.4% Pick Sjostrom As Most Likely To Reclaim Olympic Gold Over King
Readers believe Sarah Sjostrom has a better chance of reclaiming gold in the 100 fly than Lilly King does in the 100 breast.
2023 Swammy Awards: Female World Junior Swimmer of the Year – Summer McIntosh
McIntosh secures the award for the second straight year after breaking two world records and defending two world titles in 2023.
arena Swim of the Week: Miguel Martinez Breaks Super-Suited Spanish Record In 200 Fly
Martinez clocked 1:52.88 in the 200 fly (SCM) to break the previous Spanish Record of 1:53.26 set in 2009.