Dr. Miriam Lynch Leads Diversity In Aquatics
Executive Director of Diversity in Aquatics Dr. Miriam Lynch has deep swimming roots.
SwimSwam Breakdown: Texas/NC State, Russia/Belarus in Asian Games, & 24 Trials Picks
We discuss the Texas/NC State dual meet, Russia and Belarus swimming in the 2023 Asian Games, and SwimSwam’s wild 2024 Olympic Trials predictions
How Yale Swimming’s Iszac Henig Approaches Mental Health as a Trans Man
We sat down with Iszac Henig, who wrote for NYT about his experience during the pandemic and, two years later, his decision to join the Yale men’s team
Leon Marchand, UVA Lineups, & Suiting for Dual Meets | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Leon Marchand’s NCAA record in the 400 IM, UVA’s event lineup for NCAAs, and suiting up at dual meets.
Bob Bowman on Leon Marchand: “Reminding me of Michael (Phelps) in 2003”
On Marchand, Bowman says that the French Phenom reminds him of Michael Phelps in 2003, giving his an anecdote from Leon’s practice on Monday
Emma Weyant Returns to NCAA Competition And Releases Sporti Swim Collection
On the heels of Emma Weyant’s Sporti Swim Collection release she announces she is returning to NCAA competition this weekend with the Gators.
Hali Flickinger Balances Life, Her Mental Health, And Wins SC World Champs Gold
Hali Flickinger took the longest break of her career, balanced her swim life with her career life, and netted a SC World Champs gold medal.
4x World Champ Lani Pallister Almost Gave Up on AUS Swimming and Came to the NCAA
The Australian lends her perspective on this feat and her path to the top over the last year when she nearly gave up on training in Australia altogether
30YO Kasia Wasick Had the Best Year of Her Career in 2022 and is Only Getting Better
2022 was the best year of Kasia Wasick’s career yet, having garnered 5 silver medals from major international meets across the globe
How Ruta Meilutyte Went From Finals DQ to World Record & World Title
The 2012 Olympic champion goes deep into how getting DQ’ed in the 100 Breast was a wake-up call for why she was even competing again in the first place
Ilya Kharun Breaks Down Representing Canada, World Jr Records, and 1st Worlds Medals
Kharun takes us through each of his individual swims (50, 100, 200 fly) as well as what his first experience competing for Canada was like.
Chad le Clos 2.0 Moving Forward: “The Dream is to be Olympic Champion Again”
le Clos is not only predicting podium finishes in the world champs to come but PBs at the Paris Olympic Games as well.
How Can A Swim Coach and Their Swim Club Board Build Trust?
If you’re a coach or a swim club board member, a great new year’s resolution would be to build more trust. The question is – how do you do that?
Daniel Wiffen on First Irishman to Own European Record, Skipping SC Worlds, Swim Vlog
Wiffen talks us through racing at the Scottish/Irish Championships, winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games, and training at the University of Loughborough
Javier Acevedo on Development of Canadian Men, Being a Team Swiss Army Knife
Acevedo is high on Canada’s chances to not only build a stronger relay culture but vie for medals on the international stage.