Howard University Head Swim Coach Nic Askew Previews “Battle of the Burr II”
Askew discusses what the Battle of the Burr means to his team, noting the level of excitement and competition that the event produces.
Georgetown Head Coach Jack Leavitt Explains Impact of Battle of the Burr
Georgetown head coach Jack Leavitt praises Howard head coach Nic Askew’s vision, turning a dual meet into a fan-friendly “party with a purpose”.
Virginia Math Professor Ken Ono Teaching Class on Swimming Optimization to Olympians
We get the perspective of Ono, Lu, and two of the course’s students: world champions and Olympic medalists Kate Douglass and Claire Curzan.
Asian Games, College Hazing, and Eddie Reese’s Replacement | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
We discuss the 2023 Asian Games, if college hazing is a problem, and who will replace Eddie Reese after he retires in 2024.
12x World Deaf Champion Carli Cronk Living Life Without Limits
17-Year-Old Carli Cronk had a historic summer, breaking the record for most medals ever won at a World Deaf Swimming Championships with 15 in the 6-day meet
Bret Lundgaard Doesn’t Want to Leave “Any Stone Unturned” As New Head Coach of Kentucky
Lundgaard has put an emphasis on establishing a base of trust by getting to know the team and not rushing into heavy training too fast.
James Guy Makes Return to Millfield, Will Train with World Champ Matt Richards
SwimSwam caught up with 2023 World Champion James Guy, who recently announced his departure from long-time training home Bath National Centre.
5x Medalist Leah Hayes Reflects on 2023 World Jr Championships
SwimSwam caught up with Leah Hayes, the versatile high schooler who won 3 gold medals and 5 total at the 2023 World Jr Championships in Netanya, Israel
How Jay Litherland Produces Triiipss Music And Trains For The Paris Olympics
400 IM Olympic silver medalist Jay Litherland is busy. He’s eyeing the Paris Olympic Games next summer and he’s dropping a TRiiiPSS EP soon.
SwimSwam Podcast: Dryland Training for Swimming with Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength
SURGE Strength is currently onboarding new swimmers and teams that are in need of custom Dryland Programs.
Podcast: Olympic Champ Crissy Perham Swims To Raise Living Donor-Ship Awareness
Crissy Perham captured headlines when she answered the call to be a living donor for fellow Olympian Missy Franklin’s father.
Caeleb Dressel Wants to Swim Through 2028 And Coach When He Retires
The 7x Olympic gold medalist spoke in-depth after a very long break from speaking to media. He’s back with clear sights set on the future.
LEN U23 Champion Emma Sticklen on Breaking Through This Summer in the Long Course Pool
The Texas All-American walks us through what she gained from each competition as well as what has made the training environment so special in Austin this year
Dissecting Kate Douglass’s 6-Medal Performance at the 2023 World Championships
Douglass reflects on her huge event lineup in Japan, including swimming the 200 breast and 100 free back-to-back through prelims, semis, and finals.
How Jack Alexy Became America’s Top Male Sprinter
Alexy discusses the changes he made this season that led to improvement in his racing, including staying late to workouts to spend more time in the water