By James Sutherland on SwimSwam SwimSwam will be providing a weekly rundown of the top stories in Olympic sports (outside of swimming) in the lead-up to the 2024 Games in Paris. Team USA Bringing 592 Athletes To Paris, Largest Delegation The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a 592-member roster of athletes…
By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their…
By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and…
By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Swedish sprinting legend Sarah Sjostrom is still one of the best swimmers in the world, but that hasn’t stopped the 30-year-old from beginning to give back to the sport in her home country. In collaboration with the Swedish Olympic Committee, Swedish Swimming and Södertörns SS (Sjostrom’s home club), Sjostrom is…
By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam Courtesy: Corey He It’s truly amazing the sheer number of swimmers that have defended their titles at consecutive Olympics — and so, we have ourselves a Part II to this article (and we will have AT LEAST a Part III). You can find the original article (Part I) here. Anyways,…
By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam Looking to take your mindset and swimming to the next level? Here are five things you can learn from Jack Alexy, one of the fastest freestylers on the planet. American Jack Alexy has joined the ranks of elite sprinters in the world. Now 21 years of age and standing a…
By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Despite not being quite at her best, Abbey Weitzeil punched her ticket to a third straight Olympic Games at the U.S. Trials last month in Indianapolis. The 27-year-old placed 5th in the women’s 100 freestyle, earning her a nod on the U.S. women’s 400 free relay in Paris, and she also…
By Riley Overend on SwimSwam Former Hawaii head coach Mike Stephens is headed to Stanford as the new associate head coach for the Cardinal men under head coach Dan Schemmel — also a former Hawaii head coach from 2016-19. Stephens replaces Neil Caskey, who recently left his position as assistant coach to pursue another career outside…
By James Sutherland on SwimSwam 2024 Los Angeles Invite July 5-8, 2024 Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center – La Mirada, California LCM (50 meters) Results on Meet Mobile: “2024 LAI” Some of the top swimmers training in California were in action last weekend at the Los Angeles Invite, held at La Mirada Armada’s Splash!…
By Sidney Zacharias on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their…