Allison Schmitt goes 4:32.08 in 500 free to top day 1 finals at American Short Course Championships
Schmitt moves to #5 all-time in the event with a new lifetime-best, displacing last year’s NCAA champ Brittany MacLean.
Mann’s 4:37, Weitzeil’s 21.7 highlight day 1 prelims at American Short Course Championships
Becca Mann’s lifetime-best 4:37.98 gives her the top seed over a field with some big names at the Texas-based invite.
Homovich, Haas Named Individual High Point Scorers at 2014 Junior Nationals
Townley Haas (left) and Madison Homovich (right) were named the individual high point scorers at the 2014 U.S. Junior National Championships.
Southern California’s Sonia Wang Gives Verbal Commitment to Harvard
Southern California standout Sonia Wang has made a verbal commitment to swim at Harvard in the fall of 2015.
Sonia Wang at CIF: “Having a Team Behind You Really Makes You Swim Faster”
Sonia Wang of Upland talks about high school swimming, breaking records, and summer plans.
CIF-SS D2 Girls: Young Team Puts Glendora Back on Top
Glendora won their first team championship since 2011 at CIF-SS Division 2 finals. Strong relays and consistent scoring in individual finals were key to their success.
Photo Vault: CIF-SS Division 2
Kyle Coan of Los Osos won the 200 free and 100 fly and set the Division 2 record in the 50 free leading off the 200 free relay.
CIF-SS Preview: Division II – Glendora Girls Have the Depth, Los Osos Boys Ready to Repeat
The Los Osos boys team is hoping to repeat their 2013 CIF-SS Division 2 title this year; they have the roster to make it happen. Meanwhile, Glendora seems to have the depth necessary to stay out front in the girls’ race.
Katie Ledecky Scratches 200 IM; Hardy Scratches 100 Breast on Last Day of Mesa Grand Prix
Katie Ledecky will focus on her best event, the 800 free, in finals on Saturday at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix.
2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap
While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.
SwimSwam’s The Future of Swimming Report for 10/29/2013: Daring Dozen
The weekend of October 26-27, 2013 produced some very fast swims at the age-group and senior level. SwimSwam has chosen…
Scorching Temps and a Nail-Biter Girls’ Team Battle at CIF SS Division II Championships
Kyle Coan from Los Osos High was the star of the night at the Division II Championship meet. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)
Ledecky Swims to World Leader in 800 Free; Breeja Completes Breaststroke Sweep
Nobody even sniffed Katie Ledecky in the 800 free as she closed the meet with a world-leading 8:20. (File Photo from Olympic Trials: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
CA/Nevada Sectionals: Gornay Breaks Peirsol’s Record
Among the LSC records broken was one belonging to Aaron Peirsol (pictured), the greatest backstroker of his generation. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Destin Lasco, Michael Andrew Among 2011-2012 IMX Challenge Winners (Yards)
Becca Mann took the honor of IMX Challenge Champion for 13-year old girls, and was 2nd after aging up among 14-year olds as well. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)