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Patrick Woepse Foundation Swim Honors Life of UCLA Water Polo Star By Alex Ellison On a cool August morning in Newport Beach, California, the local community gathered at the 34th Street Pier to take part in the first Patrick Woepse Foundation swim. The event followed Pat’s daily ritual: swimming fro...

Star-Studded Lineup Set for Opening USA Swimming Pro Series Stop of the Year (See Psych Sheets) The pre-scratch psych sheets for next week’s USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Austin have been released, and the field is absolutely stacked. In addition to many of the premier names in American swimming d...

3 Questions to Answer in Swimming's New Year (Part II) As we navigate through the early days of 2026, it is natural to look ahead and wonder about the months ahead. What types of performances will we see from veteran champions? Who will emerge as a breakout star? These are just two questions that ca...

Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Named SafeSport CEO Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley was named the CEO of the U.S Center for SafeSport on Monday. She will formally take the role Feb. 1. She takes over for interim CEO and board chair emerita April Holmes. Fitzgerald Mosle...

The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) has announced a strategic expansion of its team, welcoming three highly respected new hires — MJ Truex, Sarah Winstead, and Dan McCarthy. These respected professionals in the swimming community bring deep experience in coach development, membership gr...

United States Excellence in Backstroke Events on Display During 2025 Campaign The backstroke events have always been a strength of the United States. There was a time (1996-2016) when American men captured six consecutive Olympic gold medals in both the 100-meter backstroke and 200 back. During that...

'We’re the Recruits Living This Nightmare'; How House vs. NCAA Reshaped College Recruiting A Firsthand Look at How House vs. NCAA is Changing Recruiting Away From D-I Programs The New College Recruiting Reality: House vs. NCAA and the Future of Olympic Sports Op-Ed: This article is an op-ed. The vie...

Rylee Erisman & Audrey Derivaux Discuss Record Swims, Commitments and More on Swim & Tell Podcast This week, the Swimming World podcast, Swim & Tell, features two of the nation’s top high school swimmers in the country: Rylee Erisman and Audrey Derivaux. The pair is coming off an incredibly success....

3 Questions to Answer in Swimming's New Year (Part I) With a New Year upon us, it is natural to gaze ahead and consider some of the plotlines within the sport. So, as part of a multi-piece series, Swimming World will pose some leading questions that figure to be answered over the next 12 months. We ...

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Olympic Gold Medals for More Than $300K According to a report by Darren Rovell, an authority in the collectibles market, Ryan Lochte sold three of his Olympic gold medals on Saturday night for a sum totaling nearly $400,000. Lochte sold the medals through Goldin Auctions and ...

Introduction of Semifinals on Horizon for Upcoming Pro Series Stop in Austin When the first USA Swimming Pro Series stop is held later this month in Austin, Texas, the meet will feature a prelims-semifinals-finals format for some events. This change from previous Pro Series competitions, which utili...

Is the NCAA Olympic Pipeline Collapsing After House v. NCAA?: What’s at Stake for Olympic Sports as College Athletics Restructures Part II in a three-part op-ed series Op-Ed: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed are solely those of the authors, Grayson Bloes and Atlas Metin, and do not nece...

Goal Setting for Age-Group Swimmers in the New Year  The first practice of the New Year always feels a little different.  The pool deck maintains the same chlorinated smell. The water is just as freezing. The beep from the clock on the wall still seems louder than it should. But something about Janu...

The Hidden Cost of House vs. NCAA: Is America’s Olympic Engine at Risk? Part I in a Three Part Series Op-Ed: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed are solely those of the authors, Grayson Bloes and Atlas Metin, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine or its staff....

Ryan Lochte Set to Appear on Next Season of 'Worst Cooks in America' Ryan Lochte is returning to the world of reality television, as the Food Network announced that the 12-time Olympic medalist will be part of the cast for the next season of "Worst Cooks in America." Lochte will be one of 10 contest...

Under-the-Radar Performance of the Year: Tess Howley Lit Up 200 Butterfly at World University Games The final of the women's 200-meter butterfly at the World University Games produced a dominant showing by American Tess Howley. A standout at the University of Virginia, Howley easily captured the gol...

Sports Illustrated Honors Michael Phelps With Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Nearly a decade after last competing on the international stage, Michael Phelps continues to make an impact. As an athlete, he provided inspiration to up-and-coming swimmers. These days, the Olympic legend is a leading advocate ...

5 College Swimming Dual Meets to Watch During 2026 For most college swimmers, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” After months of hard work and grinding competition, many athletes will return home for a brief holiday respite. However, the focus on the challenges ahead is not lost, an athl...

Jack Alexy Honored As Swimming World Americas Male Swimmer of the Year These days, something in sub-47 territory is required to grab attention in the 100-meter freestyle. It's a realm that defines the premier athletes in the event, and a time of that sort is now required to contend for gold in major...

Cal Freshman Ryan Erisman Deserving of Attention as Mid-Distance Freestyle Upstart When the surname Erisman arises in conversation, there is a tendency to assume the focus of the chat is Rylee Erisman. As a multi-time gold medalist at last summer's World Junior Championships, the 16-year-old is rega...