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Hydro Flask Hydration: Stay Cool & Drink More Water

Updated by Swimming World Staff. First appeared April 2019 By McKenna Ehrmantraut, Swimming World College Intern  Swimmers live in the water, but remember that while you may be immersed in it, your body still needs to stay hydrated. Every swimmer has their go-to water bottle that they swear by. It’s...

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'Iron Will' An Inspiring Memoir by Paralympian Roderick Sewell

'Iron Will' An Inspiring Memoir by Paralympian Roderick Sewell Journeys are meant to inspire, and few swimmers have been as inspiring as Roderick Sewell II. The Paralympic swimmer was a Pan American Games medalist for Team USA and a three-time national team member. But his story is much more than th...

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Golden Goggle Awards Announced in Denver: Who Were the Winners?

Golden Goggle Awards Announced in Denver: Who Were the Winners? The 2025 Golden Goggle Awards took place on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Denver. The USA Swimming award celebration is in its 22nd year. This year’s ballot features five awards: Female Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Coach of t...

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Jack Bauerle Among Four Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

Jack Bauerle Among Four Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, has announced the election of Jack Bauerle, Billy Doughty, Brent Lang, and Kate Lundsten to its Board of Directors. The organization’s House of...

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Three-Time Olympic Medalist Erika Connolly Retires

Three-Time Olympic Medalist Erika Connolly Retires Erika Connolly, a two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist, announced her retirement on Friday. Connolly and her husband, Alec Connolly, had announced in August that the couple is expecting a baby. That post came a day after Connolly turned...

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Golden Goggle Awards Auction Features Dozens of Intriguing Items

Golden Goggle Awards Auction Features Dozens of Intriguing Items The Golden Goggle Awards are a week away in Denver and the event's auction is in full swing, with a number of attractive lots available for bid. The auction offers experiences, such as a round of golf at Winged Foot with National Team ...

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What Your Favorite Piece of Equipment Says About You 

What Your Favorite Piece of Equipment Says About You  Every swimmer knows the feeling of digging through their mesh bag during practice. The fins are wedged under the paddles, the snorkel is somehow twisted into the straps of the mesh bag, and the pull buoy is always missing when you need it most. S...

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USA Swimming Announces 2026 Pan Pacific Championships Roster

USA Swimming Announces 2026 Pan Pacific Championships Roster USA Swimming, the National Governing Body of the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced its pool roster for the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, which takes place August 12-15, 2026, in Irvine, California. “It was exciting....

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Sean Green, Gabi Brito Lead 2025-26 U.S. Junior National Team

Sean Green, Gabi Brito Lead 2025-26 U.S. Junior National Team Sean Green and Gabi Brito are among the headliners on the 2025-26 U.S. Junior National Team, released on Monday by USA Swimming. The roster features 91 individuals, who posted the top-five times in each event among swimmers aged 18 and yo...