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Caeleb Dressel Clocks 48.30 100 Freestyle at Atlanta Classic (Men's Roundup) Last year's Atlanta Classic marked the first meet in which Caeleb Dressel raced in almost a year, and since then, he has steadily progressed back toward top form as he aims to qualify for his third Olympic team next month. ...

Katie Ledecky Breaks 4:00 in 400 Freestyle at Atlanta Classic; Dakota Luther Shines in Austin (Women's Roundup) Meets in Atlanta, Austin and Irvine comprise the USA Swimming Club Excellence Challenge Series, providing the last major racing opportunity for top swimmers prior to the U.S. Olympic Trial...

Flash! Summer McIntosh Breaks 400 IM World Record at Canadian Trials Summer McIntosh has never been shy about revving up for Trials meets, and the pool at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in particular seems to suit her. She added a third world record there on Thursday. McIntosh swam 4:24.38 to trim jus...

Unfiltered Waters Podcast Delivers Special Mother's Day Edition Featuring D.A. Franklin and Jeanne Hoff (Video) Unfiltered Waters, the sensational podcast developed by Olympians Missy Franklin and Katie Hoff, returned with a special episode this week. A few days after Mother's Day, Franklin and Hoff...

Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 4 Prelims: Josh Liendo Blasts Morning 47.80 in 100 Freestyle Wednesday morning, Josh Liendo set a time in the men’s 200 free that guarantees him a spot in the men’s 800 free relay. Thursday, he was in fast form before noon again. Liendo went 47.80 in the morning to set t...

Katie Ledecky Swims World's Fastest Mile at Atlanta Classic In her final tune-up for the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky has gotten her racing lineup started with the world's fastest time in the women's 1500 freestyle. Racing Wednesday evening at the Atlanta Classic, Ledecky dominated the field by mor...

Canadian Olympic Trials, Day Three Finals: Kylie Masse Blasts Sub-58 Clocking in 100 Backstroke The first two days of the Canadian Olympic Trials were highlighted by Summer McIntosh, who earned qualification for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris with victories in the 400 freestyle and 200 freesty...

Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 3: Kylie Masse Delivers Quick Prelims Time with 58.27 Kylie Masse is in good form in her first major swim at Canadian Olympic Trials, throwing down a time of 58.27 seconds Wednesday. That swim is the fifth-fastest time in the world this year. It’s under the Olympic A cut...

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One Month Out: American Swimmers Last Final Trials Tune-Ups in Atlanta, Austin, Irvine As of Wednesday, exactly one month remains before the first spots on the U.S. Olympic swim team will be decided at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Accordingly, the upcoming weekend will mark the last races for ...

Canadian Olympic Trials, Night 2: Summer McIntosh Just Off Best in 200 Free Since the beginning of 2023, only four women have broken 1:54 in the women’s 200 freestyle. There’s world record holder Mollie O’Callaghan, with her 1:52.85 from the 2023 World Championships. There’s her countrywoman Ariarne...

Canadian Olympic Trials, Day 2 Prelims: Penny Oleksiak 10th in 200 Free Behind Summer McIntosh The Canadian women’s 800 free relay is taking shape at Canadian Olympic Trials, and the names aren’t quite what you might expect. Summer McIntosh led the way in prelims of the women’s 200 freestyle on Tues...

How 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...

Canadian 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...

Jon 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...

Brazilian 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...

Olympic 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...

Michael 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...

Viviane 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...

Brazilian 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...