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Torri Huske Drops 200 Freestyle From Worlds Lineup; Erin Gemmell Inserted for Individual Event As is usually the case at major international competitions, Torri Huske will have a busy schedule at the Singapore World Championships. She will be a medal favorite in three individual events, but she has ...

USA Water Polo Announces Men's Roster for World Championships USA Water Polo Men's National Team head coach Dejan Udovicic has announced the roster of 15 athletes selected for competition at the upcoming 2025 World Aquatics World Championships set for July 11-24 in Singapore. Only 14 athletes will b...

It's mid-summer and everyone is in the pool! Now is the time to consider getting your child confident in the water. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4 in the United States, and the second leading cause for kids under 14. That’s why the American Academy of Pedia.....

The Greatest Team in History: How the U.S. Dominated the 1976 Olympic Games The 1927 New York Yankees. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. The 1972 Miami Dolphins. The 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. Each of these teams, defined by championship seasons and star-studded rosters, can make a claim for being its spo...

Poll: What is the Greatest World Record of Michael Phelps' Career (VOTE HERE!) One day after he turned 40 years old, Swimming World continues to celebrate the impact of Michael Phelps on the sport. Today, we feature our latest poll, one which asks this question: Which world record is the greatest of...

Relay World-Record Holder David Walters to Receive Pat Tillman Award for Service at ESPYS Sixteen years after David Walters helped the United States set a world record in the 800 freestyle relay, he will receive one of the signature honors in sports at the upcoming ESPY Awards. Walters is now a memb...

USA Swimming Accepting Applications for Scholastic All-America Recognition USA Swimming is accepting applications from athletes for its Scholastic All-America program, which recognizes pool swimmers, open-water swimmers and swimmers with disabilities. From an academic standpoint, candidates must hav...

The GOAT Turns 40: An Appreciation of the Career of Michael Phelps The journey started where many stellar careers have been launched, in the pool at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. It didn’t take long for the coaches to realize someone special was in the water, a young athlete with an undeniable u...

Where the American Women Stand in the All-Time Top-10 Performer Rankings Whether assessed through their top-level talent or depth, the American women are a juggernaut at the moment. They carried the United States at last summer's Olympic Games in Paris, and expectations are high for what they'll acc...

Regan Smith Wins Two More as Indy Summer Cup Concludes; Chris Guiliano, Simone Manuel Post Quick 100 Freestyle Times Swimmers that train at the University of Texas continued to put up wins in Indianapolis during their final tune-up for next month's World Championships in Singapore. Regan Smith picke...

Taylor Ruck, Ilya Kharun Pick up Wins at Arizona Senior Champs Canadian World Championships qualifiers Taylor Ruck and Ilya Kharun picked up victories on Friday at the Arizona Senior Long Course Championships at Chandler High School. Ruck led the way in the 200 free with a time of 2:02.84. She was ....

Where the American Men Sit in the All-Time Top-10 Performer Rankings As the World Championships near, it seemed an appropriate time to provide a glance at where United States male athletes sit in the historical rankings of the 17 individual events that will be contested in Singapore. In more than ha...

Regan Smith, Hubert Kos Score Two Wins Apiece Friday Night at Indy Cup After jumping up the world rankings with a 56.52 100 butterfly Thursday night, Regan Smith won two further events in Friday's session while Hungarian Hubert Kos, the Olympic champion in the 200 backstroke and another University o...

Lilly King Gets One More Win at Indy Summer Cup; Regan Smith Drops 56.5 100 Fly Soon-to-be retired Lilly King got one more home-state race Thursday night at the Indy Summer Cup, winning the 100 breaststroke. The 28-year-old, who announced she will retire at this summer’s World Aquatics Championships...

A3 Performance Signs Olympic Medalist Katharine Berkoff American Olympic medalist Katharine Berkoff has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with A3 Performance. The deal is A3’s first exclusive contract with an American Olympic swimmer. "Katharine is an exceptional athlete and person,” A3 Performan...

Gretchen Walsh Nominated for ESPY Award After Dynamic Career at UVA Former University of Virginia standout Gretchen Walsh has been nominated for an ESPY award, selected in the category of Best Collegiate Athlete - Women's Sports. Walsh was chosen as a nominee after another record-breaking season for...

What to Expect as a College Swimmer: A Guide for Recruits As many high school sophomores begin speaking with college coaches and embark on their journey to collegiate swimming, there are a few things to keep in mind. College swimming is one of the most rewarding experiences in an athlete's career. H...

Meghan and Caeleb Dressel Announce Birth of Second Child, Josie Eloise Dressel Nine-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel and his wife Meghan welcomed their second child early Monday morning. Their daughter Josie Eloise Dressel was born just 16 months after her older brother, August Wilder Dressel. T...

ASCA Announces Top-50 Age-Group Teams; SwimMAC Carolina Tops Large Teams Division The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) has announced the 2025 Top 50 Age Group Teams for large, medium and small size teams.  Working collaboratively with USA Swimming, who provided the data, ASCA updated the...

In this exclusive Q&A, Swimming World Publisher Jack Hallahan speaks with TYR CEO Matt DiLorenzo about the company’s landmark partnership with World Aquatics, the evolving structure of swimming, and where storytelling, sprint formats, and NIL intersect in shaping the sport’s future. For more on NCA....