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Simone Manuel News / SwimSwam / May 22

Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Simone Manuel Hits 53.11 100 Free At Longhorn Elite Invite

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel continued to build towards the upcoming U.S. National Championships at last weekend’s Longhorn Elite Invite, posting a trio of season-best times in the sprint freestyle events.

Luke Hobson News / SwimSwam / May 22

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The 200 Free is Hobson’s World, We’re Just Living In It

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central World Championship Selection Criteria World Record: 1:42.00, Paul Biedermann (GER) – 2009 American Record: 1:42.96, Michael Phelps – 2008 2024 U.S.

Sun Yang News / SwimSwam / May 22

Qin Haiyang Completes Breaststroke Treble On Day Six Of Chinese Nationals

By Retta Race on SwimSwam May 17-24, 2025 Shenzhen, China LCM (50 meters) Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Recap/Day 3 Recap/Day 4 Recap/Day 5 Recap Results Day six of the 2025 Chinese National Swimming Championships brought additional powerful performances as athletes tried their best to qualify for this summer’s World Championships.

Kaylee Mckeown News / SwimSwam / May 22

Kaylee McKeown Announces She Will Drop 200 IM From International Competitions Moving Forward

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Five-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has announced that she will be forgoing individual medley races at all international competitions moving forward.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / May 22

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Smith and Berkoff Lead The Way Into Women’s 50 Backstroke

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central

Bobby Finke News / SwimSwam / May 21

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Finke Leads Men’s 800 Free Ahead Of An Open Race For Second

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central World Championship Selection Criteria World Record: 7:32.11 – Zhang Lin, China (2009) American Record: 7:38.67 – Bobby Finke (2023) 2024 U.S.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / May 21

Andrii Govorov Joins Magnussen, Gkolomeev In Enhanced Games Participation

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Ukrainian world record holder Andrii Govorov will compete in the Enhanced Games next year, announcing his intention to do so on Instagram Wednesday.

Andrii Govorov News / SwimSwam / May 19

Ukrainian World Record Holder Andrii Govorov Announces Retirement

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam Andrii Govorov wanted to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. But in his words, “life had other plans.” Because of that, Govorov, the current world record holder in the men’s 50 fly (LCM), announced in an Instagram post that he was retiring from competitive swimming.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / May 19

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Chase for 2nd Behind Ledecky Looms Over the 800 Freestyle

By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central World Championship Selection Criteria World Record: 8:04.12 – Katie Ledecky, USA (2025) American Record: 8:04.12 – Katie Ledecky (2025) 2024 U.S.

Leon Marchand News / SwimSwam / May 19

Watch: Leon Marchand’s 2:08.25 In 200 Breast On Final Night Of Longhorn Elite Invite

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam May 14-16, 2025 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas Long Course Meters (50 meters) Live Results The 2025 Longhorn Elite Invite wrapped up in Austin on Saturday.

Leon Marchand News / SwimSwam / May 18

Watch: Leon Marchand’s World-Leading 4:07.11 400 IM From Day 2 Of Longhorn Elite Invite

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam May 14-16, 2025 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas Long Course Meters (50 meters) Live Results The 2025 Longhorn Elite Invite wrapped up in Austin on Saturday.

Kliment Kolesnikov News / SwimSwam / May 18

Kliment Kolesnikov Clocks 24.44 To Eclipse Michael Andrew’s 50 Back Mare Nostrum Record

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Saturday, May 17th – Sunday, May 18th Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/Finals at 5pm local (11am ET) Prince Albert II Nautical

Swimming News / SwimSwam / May 17

Regan Smith Doubles, Marchand Hits 200 Breast Qualifying Time to Conclude Longhorn Elite Meet

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam May 14-16, 2025 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas Long Course Meters (50 meters) Live Results Recaps Prelims: Day 2 | Day 3 Finals: Day 2 | Day 3 Olympian Regan Smith picked up a pair of wins on the final day of the 2025 Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite just 35 minutes apart.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / May 17

Sun Yang Settles For Bronze At 2025 Chinese Nationals, Pan Zhanle Takes 400 Free Gold

By Retta Race on SwimSwam May 17-24, 2025 Shenzhen, China LCM (50 meters) Results The 2025 Chinese National Swimming Championships kicked off today from Shenzhen, with the competition representing the sole opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to qualify for this summer’s World Championships.

Leon Marchand News / SwimSwam / May 16

Longhorn Elite Day 3 Finals: Marchand’s 4:07.11 Puts World on Notice, Gemmell & Maurer Shine

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam May 14-16, 2025 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas Long Course Meters (50 meters) Live Results Recaps Prelims: Day 2 | Day 3 Finals: Day 2 After a strong prelims session, the finals of the third day and the second full day of the Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite saw some eye-catching results.

Gretchen Walsh News / SwimSwam / May 16

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske Stay The 100 Fly Favorites

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central World Championship Selection Criteria World Record: 54.60 – Gretchen Walsh, United States (2025) American Record: 54.60 – Gretchen Walsh (2025) 2024 U.S.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / May 16

SwimSwam Pulse: 77.6% Most Surprised By Ledecky’s 800 Free WR In Fort Lauderdale

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.

Daniel Wiffen News / SwimSwam / May 16

Wiffen, McSharry & Walshe Headline 12-Strong Irish Roster For Singapore

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Swim Ireland has revealed its 12-strong lineup headed to Singapore for the 2025 World Championships. Olympic medalists Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry will be joined by 10 additional elite swimmers in the hopes of the nation improving upon the two golds reaped at last year’s Worlds.

Katharine Berkoff News / SwimSwam / May 16

Berkoff on Women’s Backstroke Depth: “You can’t ever really get a break in that event”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Wednesday, April 30 – Saturday, May 3, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center LCM (50 meters) Meet

Simone Manuel News / SwimSwam / May 15

Longhorn Elite Day 2 Finals: Manuel Clocks 53.11 100 Free, Foster Holds Off Maurer In 400 Free

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam May 14-16, 2025 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas Long Course Meters (50 meters) Live Results After putting up a promising 53.80 during the 100 freestyle prelims on Day 2 of the Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite, Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel delivered in finals.

Simone Manuel News / SwimSwam / May 15

Day 2 Longhorn Elite Prelims: Manuel Shines With Sub-54 100 Free, Kos Takes Hold Of 100 Breast

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam May 14-16, 2025 Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas Long Course Meters (50 meters) Live Results The first preliminary

Gretchen Walsh News / SwimSwam / May 15

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Another Walsh/Huske Showdown On Tap In Women’s 100 Free

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) Meet Central World Championship Selection Criteria World Record: 51.71, Sarah Sjostrom (SWE) – 2017 American Record: 52.04, Simone Manuel – 2019 2024 U.S.

Katie Ledecky News / Field Level Media / May 3
Katie Ledecky shatters own 800-meter world record

Katie Ledecky shatters own 800-meter world record

Katie Ledecky broke her nine-year-old world record in the 800 meters to highlight Saturday's events at the Pro Swim Series meet in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Katie Ledecky News / Field Level Media / May 1
Katie Ledecky starring in first big swim meet since Olympics

Katie Ledecky starring in first big swim meet since Olympics

Katie Ledecky is showing off Olympic form at this week's Tyr Pro Meet, the biggest stage she's been on since winning two gold medals and four medals overall in Paris last summer.

Kirsty Coventry News / Field Level Media / March 20
Kirsty Coventry elected as IOC's first woman president

Kirsty Coventry elected as IOC's first woman president

Zimbabwe sports minster Kirsty Coventry on Thursday became the first woman and first African elected as president of the International Olympic Committee.

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