Read moreAmanda Weir Still Owns 11-12 NAG in 50-Yard Freestyle; The Training That Produced This Success18 March 2024Amanda Weir Still Owns 11-12 NAG in 50-Yard Freestyle; The Training That Produced This Success I first saw a picture of Amanda Weir in 1998. It was in Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd, which was celebrating her for setting an NAG record in the 50-yard freestyle – a record that still stands to...
Read moreOlivia Smoliga Thankful to Compete Near Home; Sees ASU Training Group as a Family (Video)17 March 2024Olivia Smoliga Thankful to Compete Near Home; Sees ASU Training Group as a Family Last weekend, USA Swimming held its latest TYR Pro Series stop in Westmont, Illinois. The competition was not just a chance for Olivia Smoliga to get in some racing ahead of this summer's United States Olympic Trials i...
Read moreMedals Unveiled for 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials17 March 2024USA Swimming has unveiled the medals for the 2024 Olympic Swimming Trials. The medals have the U.S. Olympic Team logo, complete with the American flag and Olympic rings. The medals then have an outline of the Eiffel Tower as a nod to the 2024 Olympics being hosted in Paris. The trials will take pla...
Read more2Taylor Ruck Finds Rebirth of Passion for Swimming With Move to Arizona State Pro Group15 March 2024Taylor Ruck was at a crossroads in her career. Having won back-to-back NCAA titles in the 200 free for Stanford, with more than a year before the next Olympics, the two-time Canadian Olympian wasn't sure what direction she wanted to go. It didn't help that swimming wasn't as fun as it used to be. Bu...
Read more'Victory in the Pool': A Historical Celebration of Olympic Glory by Bill George14 March 2024Bill George has always enjoyed getting to know more about the cities he has lived in. From Chicago to Detroit to Sacramento, each place has plenty of untold stories. In Sacramento, that story involved the Arden Hills Swim Club, and the Olympic glory that would follow. "Victory in the Pool: How a Mav...
Read moreRegan Smith Fueled by Doubles; American Star Surging on Road to Paris (Video)14 March 2024Regan Smith Fueled by Doubles; American Star Surging on Road to Paris (Video) Regan Smith has never shied away from daunting schedules. The Team USA standout and three-time Olympic medalist routinely tackles multi-event programs, with doubles being the norm. Last week, while racing at the USA Swimmi...
Read moreNISCA Accepting High School All-America Applications for Winter Season (See Details)13 March 2024NISCA Accepting High School All-America Applications for Winter Season (See Details) The Winter Season NISCA All America applications are due on March 31st! Make sure that your All America Athletes get recognized, whether they are swimmers, divers, water polo players or seniors with a minimum 3.75 G...
Read moreCaeleb Dressel Discusses Newest Role - Fatherhood - During Pro Series Success (Video)12 March 2024Caeleb Dressel Discusses Newest Role - Fatherhood - During Pro Series (Video) Last week was strong for Caeleb Dressel, as the Olympic champion and Team USA veteran left the USA TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont with victories in the 50-meter freestyle and 100 butterfly. The showing was another st...
Read more1Back in the Water at 37, Brooke Boak (nee Bishop) Hopes Olympic Trials Cut Is Just the Start12 March 2024Back in the Water at 37, Brooke Boak Hopes Olympic Trials Cut Is Just the Start What started as an off-hand joke last summer grew serious pretty quickly for Brooke Boak. Boak was hiking one day with Scott Shea, who had coached her at Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics in the late 1990s when Boak – then Bro...
Read more2Regan Smith, Torri Huske and Simone Manuel Have U.S. Women Dreaming of Paris Prize11 March 2024Regan Smith, Torri Huske and Simone Manuel Have U.S. Women Dreaming of Paris Prize Last year, the Australian women asserted their status as the premier swim team in the world, winning six individual gold medals and two women’s relays at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, as the United States...
Read moreThe SwimLight: How Superstitions Guide the Race Approaches of Several Elite Swimmers10 March 2024The SwimLight: How Superstitions Guide the Actions of Several Elite Swimmers In the world of competitive swimming, swimmers navigate the waters of the pool and a sea of superstitions, seeking that specific advantage that may tip the scales in their favor. Uncover the superstitions from former Swim L...
Read moreTYR Pro Series, Day Four Finals: Regan Smith Uncorks Sub-2:04 Effort in 200 Backstroke; Torri Huske, Simone Manuel, Jack Alexy Flourish09 March 2024TYR Pro Series, Day Four Finals: Regan Smith Uncorks Sub-2:04 Effort in 200 Backstroke; Torri Huske, Simone Manuel, Jack Alexy Flourish Less than 100 days remain before the start of the United States Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, and the sense of urgency to be in peak form at Lucas Oil Stadium is ...
Read moreTYR Pro Swim Series, Day 4 Prelims: Simone Manuel Sets Pace in 100 Free09 March 2024TYR Pro Swim Series, Day 4 Prelims: Simone Manuel Sets Pace in 100 Free Simone Manuel has quietly had a very solid week at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Westmont. While much of the attention has gravitated toward the exploits of Regan Smith and the return of Caeleb Dressel, Manuel has just as impressiv...
Read moreTYR Pro Series, Day Three Finals: Regan Smith Doubles, Sets U.S. Open Record in 100 Backstroke; Caeleb Dressel Wins Mystery 50 Freestyle08 March 2024TYR Pro Series, Day Three Finals: Regan Smith Delivers Dazzling Double, Sets U.S. Open Record in 100 Backstroke The second night of finals at the USA Swimming TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont (Ill.) did not disappoint, as impressive victories were claimed on Thursday evening by Torri Huske and C...
Read more7IWD: Celebrating the Olympic Trifecta of Debbie Meyer At the 1968 Mexico City Games08 March 2024IWD: Celebrating the Olympic Trifecta of Debbie Meyer At the 1968 Mexico City Games Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. At the 1968 Olympic Games, Debbie Meyer completed her freestyle triple in Mexico City. It was a feat that went unmatched until the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, when Kati...
Read moreTYR Pro Series, Day Two Finals: Torri Huske Edges Regan Smith in Superb 100 Butterfly Duel; Caeleb Dressel Tops 100 Fly Field07 March 2024TYR Pro Series, Day Two Finals: Torri Huske Edges Regan Smith in Superb 100 Butterfly Duel; Caeleb Dressel Tops 100 Fly Field With just three months until the start of the United States Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, every racing opportunity is important for athletes targeting a bid to the Olympics...
Read moreSwim With Mike Set for 43rd Annual Event to Raise Money for Scholarships07 March 2024The 43rd Annual Swim with Mike, which has provided scholarships to 295 physically challenged athletes at 152 universities across 47 states, is set for April 6 at USC’s Uytengsu Aquatics Center. This year’s Swim With Mike will feature: • The 50th reunion of USC’s 1974 NCAA Championship team, which wo...
Read moreTYR Pro Series Westmont, Day 2 Prelims: Regan Smith, Torri Huske Slated For 100 Butterfly Showdown07 March 2024TYR Pro Swim Series Westmont: Claire Weinstein Grabs Top Seed in 200 Free The morning after her win in the 800 free, Claire Weinstein followed it up Thursday morning by taking the top seed in the women’s 200 free at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Westmont. Swimming for Sandpipers of Nevada, Weinstein we...
Read moreThrowback Thursday: The Olympic Showdown Of Matt Biondi and Tom Jager in Inaugural 50 Freestyle (Video)07 March 2024The Olympic Showdown Of Matt Biondi and Tom Jager in Inaugural 50 Freestyle There is something special about being identified as the fastest person on the planet in a specific endeavor. Usain Bolt, the Jamaican track legend, holds the distinction on land. In the water, the honor currently belongs to...
Read moreSandpipers Teammates Claire Weinstein and Katie Grimes Go 1-2 in 800 Freestyle at TYR Pro Series06 March 2024Sandpipers Teammates Claire Weinstein and Katie Grimes Go 1-2 in 800 Freestyle at TYR Pro Series The USA Swimming TYR Pro Series stop in Westmont, Illinois got underway on Wednesday with teammates Claire Weinstein and Katie Grimes dueling in the 800-meter freestyle. Training partners with the Sandpi...