Swimming World

01/06/2026

3 Reasons Age-Group Coaches Are Valuable in Molding Young Swimmers

If you were a swimmer you should remember your first age group coaches, right? Or like any sport you played when you were young, some of the most memorable older figures were your first teachers, coaches, or babysitters. Those were the fun days where everything was so simple and life was so easy. Do...

01/06/2026

Why Do Swimmers Do That? Specific Swimmer Habits Explained

Swimmers are known to have specific habits that make them feel comfortable or get them prepared for a race. Here's a look at some of those habits.

01/06/2026

In His Own League: Hubert Kos Ranks No. 1 in 200 Backstroke in 2025 in LC and SC

Hubert Kos is the only male swimmer to rank first in the same event in long course and short course for the 2025 season.

01/06/2026

In the SW archives 📂 In 2015, became the first woman to break 9 minutes in the 1000 free with a time of 8:59.65. 10 years later, at the same pool, she became the first woman to break 15 minutes in the mile 🤩

01/06/2026

College Swimming Reset (Women's Backstroke and Breaststroke): Claire Curzan Going For Another Double

A look at the college swimming landscape in backstroke and breaststroke, with Claire Curzan and Lucy Bell defending their national titles.

01/06/2026

Paseo Aquatics Hires Tim Lim as Associate Head Coach

Paseo Aquatics Swim Club is proud to announce the addition of Tim Lim to its coaching staff, effective Monday.

01/06/2026

Swim & Tell Podcast: Caspar Corbeau Reveals What Really Happened at the World Cup

Caspar Corbeau joins Swim & Tell to reflect on breaking the 200 breaststroke world record at the World Cup and his Olympic success.

01/06/2026

Sub-1:00 Breaststroker Sofia Szymanowski Verbally Commits to Michigan for 2027

Sofia Szymanowski, who has gone under a minute in the 100-yard breaststroke, has committed to compete collegiately at Michigan.

01/06/2026

When a Tie Was Not a Tie - How .002 Decided Olympic Gold and Changed the Sport

At the 1972 Games in Munich, just .002 decided Olympic gold between Gunnar Larsson and Tim McKee in the 400-meter individual medley.

01/06/2026

Gretchen Walsh Only Woman to Post No. 1 LC/SC Rankings in Multiple Events in 2025 (Full List)

Gretchen Walsh was the only woman to post No. 1 rankings in long course and short course in two separate events for the 2025 season.

01/06/2026

College Swimming Reset (Women's Freestyle): Jillian Cox Maintaining Distance Dominance

A look at the college swimming landscape in women's freestyle, including Jillian Cox remaining strong while Gretchen Walsh departs.