Read moreHow Fast to Qualify For United States Swimming Relays in Paris?14 May 2024How Fast to Qualify For United States Swimming Relays in Paris? In the final leadup to next month’s Olympic Trials, plenty of top contenders are putting an inordinate focus on the 100 and 200 freestyle. Rightfully so, with the top-six male and female swimmers in each race likely to earn relay bids o...
Read more2Canadian Olympic Trials, Night One: Summer McIntosh Opens with World-Best 3:59.04 in 400 Free; Maggie Mac Neil to Defend Title13 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials, Night 1: Summer McIntosh Opens with World-Best 3:59.04 in 400 Free Summer McIntosh has seven events ahead of her this week in Toronto at the Bell Canadian and Paralympic Trials. If the first is any indication, they may well be appointment viewing. McIntosh won the women’s 40...
Read more1Tribute: Jon Urbanchek Inspired Entire Swimming Community to 'Keep it Moving'13 May 2024Jon Urbanchek Inspired Entire Swimming Community to 'Keep it Moving' Last week, the U.S. swimming community lost a legend when Jon Urbanchek died at age 87. Over the next few days, tributes poured in from across the swimming community, athletes who swam for Urbanchek at the University of Michigan or...
Read moreBrazilian Trials: Maria Fernanda Costa Record in 800 Free Seals 18-Strong Brazil Team12 May 2024Brazilian Trials: Maria Fernanda Costa Record in 800 Free Seals 18-Strong Brazil Team Maria Fernanda Costa set the Brazilian record in the women’s 800 free Saturday night at Brazilian Trials, finalizing an 18-strong delegation for the Paris Olympics. Costa bossed the final in 8:28.92. That is an Oly...
Read moreAllison Schmitt Speaks at Georgia Commencement: 'Dare to Dream Big' (VIDEO)12 May 2024Olympic champion Allison Schmitt delivered the commencement address at her alma mater, the University of Georgia, on Friday night. While with the Bulldogs (2008-13), Schmitt became an NCAA champion, leading the team to the title and also earning her first Olympic gold medal. She discussed this and m...
Read moreMichael Phelps Discusses Importance of 'Battle Buddy' in Latest Emphasis on Mental Health Awareness12 May 2024Michael Phelps Discusses Importance of 'Battle Buddy' in Latest Emphasis on Mental Health Awareness When Michael Phelps’ name enters a conversation, it usually indicates a discussion of his athletic greatness. The 28 Olympic medals – 23 of them gold. The world records. His ability to snare victories...
Read moreViviane Jungblut Misses Brazilian Trials to Support Flood-Ravaged Home State11 May 2024Viviane Jungblut Misses Brazilian Trials to Support Flood-Ravaged Home State Swimmer Viviane Jungblut is among the high-profile Brazilian athletes taking a step back from their sports to offer support to the flood-ravaged state of Rio Grande do Sul. Jungblut, as well as lightweight double sculls row...
Read moreBrazilian Trials: Kayky Mota Wins 100 Fly to Confirm Paris Spot11 May 2024Brazilian Trials: Kayky Mota Wins 100 Fly to Confirm Paris Spot Kayky Mota won the men’s 100 butterfly Friday night at Brazilian Olympic Trials, confirming his spot in the event at the Paris Olympic Games. Mota went 52.56 to win the event, just edging out a fast field behind him. The former Universi...
Read moreMichael Phelps Soaks Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show' (VIDEO)11 May 2024Michael Phelps Soaks Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show' (VIDEO) Michael Phelps is used to being soaked, but on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he got to soak the host. Fallon and Phelps played a game on the show called "Water War" which is just the card game war, where the high card wins. Loser ...
Read moreTaylor Swift Show Gives U.S. Women's Water Polo a Sneak Peek of Paris Olympics Venue11 May 2024Taylor Swift Show Gives U.S. Women's Water Polo a Sneak Peek of Paris Olympics Venue What happens when you put Paris, the U.S. national women’s water polo team and mega pop superstar Taylor Swift together? A night to remember for all and perhaps a precursor to what may be Olympic history. Earlier th...
Read moreCanadian Olympic Trials Start Monday: Six Stories to Watch10 May 2024Canadian Olympic Trials: Six Stories to Watch Canadian Olympic Trials begins on Monday in Toronto, a seven-day meet to help one of the few nations with all seven qualified Olympic relays fill out its roster for Paris. Canada won one gold and six total medals in the pool in Tokyo three years ago, goo...
Read more6Passages: Jon Urbanchek, Iconic Olympic, Michigan Coach Dies at 87; Legacy Will Endure10 May 2024Jon Urbanchek, one of the most iconic coaches in swimming history has died. He was 87. He coached the University of Michigan from 1982-2004, winning an NCAA title, and was the U.S. coach at the Olympics in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. He was also an assistant for the U.S. in 2008 and 2012. "Keep...
Read moreSwimlight: How Ali Truwit Has Overcome Adversity in Quest for Paralympic Glory (Video)10 May 2024Ali Truwit: Triumph Over Adversity and the Quest for Paralympic Glory Just after graduating from Yale University, Ali Truwit was the victim of a shark attack while on vacation in Turks & Caicos. Doctors and a teammate rushed to save her life and while she lost her foot and part of her leg, she has p...
Read moreBrazilian Trials: Gui Caribe Earns Spot in Paris in 100 Free10 May 2024Brazilian Trials: Gui Caribe Earns Spot in Paris in 100 Free Gui Caribe added his name to the list of Brazilians headed to the Paris Olympics after winning the 100 free Thursday night in Rio. Caribe went 48.16 to hit the Olympic A standard Thursday night, on the fourth night of six at the Brazilian ...
Read moreMarathon Star Des Linden Joins Unfiltered Waters Podcast10 May 2024Marathon Star Des Linden Joins Unfiltered Waters Podcast When Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin launched their Unfiltered Waters Podcast, their efforts were obviously going to feature some of the biggest names in the sport of swimming. But the hosts alos promised to highlight the stories of other at...
Read moreBrazilian Trials: Nick Albiero Cashes in on Switch with A Cut in 200 Fly09 May 2024Brazilian Trials: Nick Albiero Cashes in on Switch with A Cut in 200 Fly Nick Albiero made the switch from his home country of the U.S. to represent Brazil in 2023 with an eye toward the Paris Olympics. Wednesday night in Rio, he made good on that decision by earning an A cut in the men’s 200 butter...
Read moreJosh Liendo, Ilya Kharun Hoping to Elevate Canadian Men to Olympic Podium09 May 2024Josh Liendo, Ilya Kharun Hoping to Elevate Canadian Men to Olympic Podium The last decade has brought a renaissance for Canadian women's swimming, with an Olympic-medal-free streak of two decades ending in dramatic fashion at the 2016 Games in Rio and the momentum continuing to build from there. Two...
Read moreMaria Fernanda Costa Record in 200 Free Leads Women’s Wave at Brazilian Trials08 May 2024Maria Fernanda Costa Record in 200 Free Leads Women’s Wave at Brazilian Trials Maria Fernanda Costa swam 1:56.37 in the women’s 200 free on Tuesday, lowering her Brazilian and South American records at Brazilian Trials. It’s the third time Costa has set the mark this year, having gone 1:57.11 in sem...
Read moreCoaches Corner: Improving Breaststroke Timing With Simple Drills07 May 2024Coaches Corner: Improving Breaststroke Timing With Simple Drills Achieving proper breaststroke timing can be a difficult skill to master, especially when athletes are new to the stroke. However, there are several drills and approaches that can be followed to support athletes in their quest to improv...
Read more3How the Furniss Brothers - Steve and Bruce - Were Robbed Of An Epic Olympic Showdown07 May 2024How the Furniss Brothers - Steve and Bruce - Were Robbed Of An Epic Olympic Showdown “The Missed Turn” is a regular Swimming World feature that examines overlooked athletes or stolen opportunities. In this installment, we highlight the Furniss Brothers, Steve and Bruce, who were denied the chance to...