Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden
Durden led his swimmers to great success at U.S. Nationals and the World Championships, including big LC breakouts for Jack Alexy, Dare Rose and Destin Lasco.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Jack Alexy
Alexy broke through in a big way this past NCAA season, but his performances reached a new level at the 2023 World Championships, winning five medals.
2023 Canadian Champs: Madison Kryger Moves To #2 In 13-14 Age Group With 1:02.06 100 BK
The 14-year-old Kryger dipped under her personal best set in early July to leapfrog Jade Hannah for #2 all-time in the 13-14 age group behind Taylor Ruck.
2023 Para Worlds Day 2: USA’s Morgan Stickney Smashes World Record In Women’s S7 400 FR
Stickney won the first gold medal of the championships for the American team as she knocked nearly five seconds off the world record.
World Aquatics Puts Off Decision On Russian Participation Until “Later In The Year”
World Aquatics has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in its competitions dating back to March 2022.
UCSC Girls Break 11-12 NAG In 200 Medley Relay At Alberta Provincial Championships
The University of Calgary Swim Club girls broke a NAG record previously held by an Etobicoke team that featured Summer McIntosh.
Age Group Star Laon Kim Representing UCSC At Canadian Swimming Championships
Kim has been training with UCSC for at least the past few weeks and is giving the club a trial run as he ponders his options prior to next season.
2023 U.S. Pro Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Emma Weyant will compete for the first time on the third day of action at the U.S. Pro Championships in Irvine as the top seed in the women’s 400 IM.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 7/28/2023
Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
SwimSwam Pulse: Titmus/Ledecky Rematch Picked As Top Storyline Leading Into Worlds
Ariarne Titmus dominated the women’s 400 free in her highly-anticipated showdown with Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh.
Kolesnikov Doubles With 23.68 50 Back, 21.76 50 Free On Day 4 of Russian Cup
Kliment Kolesnikov followed up his world record performance with another dominant showing at the Russian Swimming Cup on Friday.
arena Swim of the Week: Matt Richards Orchestrates Gigantic Upset In Men’s 200 Free
Richards stunned the favorites to win gold in the men’s 200 free at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka.
Dutch Women Win Water Polo World Title In Epic Fashion With Shootout Win Over Spain
The Netherlands ended a 32-year drought by winning the women’s world title in thrilling fashion over Italy on Friday in Fukuoka.
Proposed Legislation For Consistent USA Swimming Officials Standards Endorsed By ASCA
The proposed amendment would require all LSCs to train and certify referees, starters, judges and administrative officials to USA Swimming’s standards.
2023 U.S. Pro Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
All eyes will be on Simone Manuel on the first full day of competition at the U.S. Pro Championships in Irvine.