The Olympics That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Magic Highlights Day 6
Simone Manuel, Cate Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom had yet another showdown in the women’s 100 freestyle on Day 6 of the parallel universe 2020 Games.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel, Chalmers Have Epic Day 5 Showdown
In a rematch of their clash at the 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers square off in the final of the men’s 100 free on Day 5 in Tokyo.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Seto Leads Strong Start For Japan On Day 1
In a parallel universe where COVID-19 hasn’t drastically changed the world around us, the opening day of the Tokyo Olympic swimming program is underway.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Highlights Day 6 Events
Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic champ and two-time defending World champ in the 100 free, originally scheduled for today at U.S. Olympic Trials.
Olympic Champion Kosuke Hagino: ‘The Extra Year Of Preparation Is A Gift’
New father Kosuke Hagino is readjusting his perspective with any extra year of training in the quest of defending his 400m IM Olympic gold medal.
Looking Back at Day 1 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
It’s June 21st, and in addition to being Father’s Day, today was supposed to be the start of the 2020 US Olympic Trials.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Who Would Have Made the Tokyo Olympics Today?
In an alternate timeline, we’re all just starting a week with our eyes and minds glued to live results pages from Omaha at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1
In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!
Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #20-11
We know what she can do in backstroke, but what could happen if Regan Smith swims the butterfly events at Trials? It’s something worth getting hyped over.
Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 200 Fly
As we explore the evolution of the 21st century face of the men’s 200 fly thus far, who do you think will become the 2020s face of the men’s 200 fly?
SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Men’s 200 Back As Next Super-Suited WR In Danger
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers to pick between five of the tougher remaining world records from the super-suit era.
Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Men’s 400 IM
How do these eight swimmers’ unique stroke specialities propel them to 400 IM success? Find out in this installment of U.S. Roadmaps.
Kathleen Baker, Team Elite Get Back to Training in 22-Yard Pool
Kathleen Baker is among the Team Elite members who have secured water time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presidents and ‘Smash Bros’: How Your Favorite Swimmers Pass The Time At Meets
In swimming, a lot of downtime is punctuated with moments of furious action. How do the best in the world pass the time at the biggest meets?
Presenting The Swimmer Version Of Monopoly: SwimOpoly
Jarod Arroyo and Vica Dow have created SwimOpoloy, featuring some of the sport’s best athletes in place of properties.