Returning after time out of the water
Everything filed under training in our swimming coverage, the 32 reports filed on it so far.
Welsh Government Launches Nofio Ysgol Swimming Programme
The Welsh Government has launched the Nofio Ysgol programme, providing at least 20 hours of swimming and water safety lessons to Year 4 and 5 pupils...
Olympic Champion Tatjana Smith Announces Swimming Comeback
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith has officially announced her return to competitive swimming after retiring in 2024.
Chicago River Swim Canceled Over Water Quality, Lightning
The 2025 Chicago River Swim was canceled hours before its start due to safety concerns over water quality and lightning.
Catherine Breed Passes 500-Mile Mark in California Coast
Open water swimmer Catherine Breed has swum over 500 miles of her 900-mile 'Swim California' expedition. The 33-year-old former Cal swimmer aims to...
Brendan Hansen Recovering from Double Knee Tendon Tears
USA Swimming's National Junior Team Director and six-time Olympic medalist Brendan Hansen is rehabilitating after tearing both patellar tendons in a...
Caeleb Dressel's Coaching Trio Forges Unconventional Path
Caeleb Dressel, after a limited 2025 season, assembled a new coaching and science team to pursue a fourth Olympic bid.
The Inglorious Truth About the First Week Back at Practice
An article details the physical and psychological challenges swimmers face when returning to practice after a break, emphasizing the difficulty of
French Olympic Silver Medallist Mehdy Metella Retires
French swimmer Mehdy Metella, a two-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, has announced his retirement at age 34.
Caeleb Dressel Tests Swimming Power Against Game Fish
Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel participated in a fishing channel experiment, using rods and reels to measure his power in the water against the pull...
Stanford Men's Swimming Aims for Top 10 Spot in 2027
SwimSwam previews the Stanford men's swimming team for the 2027 season, grading its stroke groups after a 10th-place NCAA finish in 2026.
Van Mathias Sets American Records in 50 and 100 Breaststroke
Van Mathias returned to competition in 2025 after a two-year hiatus and went on to break American records in both the 50-meter and 100-meter...
Ludovica Terlizzi Dominates World Junior 10k With 80-Second
Italy's Ludovica Terlizzi, 19, won the women's 18-19 10k at the 2026 Open Water World Junior Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina, by a massive...
McKenzie Siroky's hockey-to-swimming pivot leads to Pan Pacs
Former hockey prospect McKenzie Siroky, 21, won the 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. Her time ranks second in the world this...
Alec Scott Hired as Stanford Men's Swimming
Stanford University has promoted Alec Scott from volunteer assistant to full-time assistant coach for its men's swimming and diving program.
Chattanooga Swimming Holes See E. coli Drop
WaterWays reports a drop in E. coli levels at several Chattanooga swimming holes as water levels recede, though some sites remain elevated.
Hanover College Faces Title IX Lawsuit Over Women’s Swim Cut
Four Hanover College women’s swimmers have sued the school for violating Title IX after the college eliminated its women’s and men’s swimming...
Top 20 NCAA Recruits: Girls Class of 2027
SwimSwam has released a ranking of the top 20 girls in the high school class of 2027 after their junior year, highlighting athletes who have achieved...
Berlin pool day for Black children canceled
A Berlin theatre cancelled a private swimming event for Black children and families after right-wing outrage. The incident is part of a long history...
Sam Short Leads 800 Freestyle
Sam Short won the 800 freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships with a time of 7:37.02
Open Water Swimming
Open water swimming deserves more attention and a bigger stage
Phoebe Bacon
Two-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon is moving to UVA Pro Group
Sprint Swimming Biomechanics: A Technical Perspective
A guest editorial explores the technical elements of sprint swimming biomechanics, including body position, arm movement coordination, and the catch...
USA Leads Junior Pan Pacific Championships After Three Days
The United States continues to dominate the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, with 19 gold medals and 40 total medals after three days of...
Luka Mijatovic Smashes Junior Pan Pac Record in 400 Free
Luka Mijatovic sets a new Junior Pan Pacific Championships record in the 400 free with a time of 3:43.67, breaking the previous record of 3:48.36 set...