The SwimSwam Podcast

SwimSwam Breakdown: Santo Condorelli, British/Japanese Trials, & Diehl to NC State

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the upcoming Pro Swim in Westmont, Britain and Japan's world champ trials, and SwimSwam's #1 recruit a...

Javier Acevedo on Swimming Best Times and Staying Motivated in 2023

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time Olympian Javier Acevedo has been on the Canadian national team for nearly a decade, first racing internationally in 2015 at the World Junio...

Brent Arckey on Coaching Summer McIntosh, Managing High-Performance Athletes

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(Originally published November 11, 2022) Brent Arckey is in his 12th year with the Sarasota Sharks and he’s been the Head Coach/CEO since 2017. The ...

Lucas Henveaux on Helping Cal to NCAA Title, Playing Golf, and Mid-Distance Swimming

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the SwimSwam podcast, we sat down with Lucas Henveaux, the NAIA golfer-turned-NCAA swimmer who ended up helping the Cal Golden Bear...

NCAA Champs, Summer McIntosh, and the State of Swimming | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the men's and women's NCAA Championships, Summer McIntosh at the 2023 Canadian Trials, and the state o...

Abbey Weitzeil and Erica Sullivan on Being a Woman in Swimming

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Women's History Month, Olympians and Speedo Athletes Abbey Weitzeil and Erica Sullivan sat down to discuss being a woman in swimming. This...

Sage Hopkins on Enduring the 10+ Year Investigation of Scott Shaw for Molesting Athletes

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sage Hopkins just finished his 18th season as the Head Coach at San Jose State University. It was supposed to be the first season with some closure af...

Bob Bowman Speaks on ASU Men’s Training Leading up to NCAAs

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of the men's 2023 NCAA Championships, we sat down with head coach Bob Bowman to get his perspective on his team headed into the big meet. T...

Todd DeSorbo Sheds Light on UVA Process on Eve of NCAA Championships

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Todd DeSorbo, the head coach of the 2x defending NCAA Champion Virginia women. DeSorbo takes is through the UVA process for the ACC c...

SwimSwam’s 2023 Women’s NCAA Championship Picks & Previews

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Braden, YanYan, and Coleman give their event-by-event predictions for the upcoming 2023 Women's NCAA Championships.

Katie Ledecky 15:01.41 1,650y Freestyle American & US Open Record - RACE ANALYSIS

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The women’s 1650 free race at NCAAs later this week is going to look real slow, because Katie Ledecky just went a 15:01.41 in the event to break t...

Sergiy Fesenko on War in Ukraine, Growing Up with an Olympic Champion as a Father

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with Sergiy Fesenko, an NCAA All-American for Indiana and World University Games medalist. Fesenko discusses a myriad of topics, fro...

Leah Hayes on 4:03 400 IM, National Team Training Camp, and Racing Future UVA Teammates

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with World Champs medalist Leah Hayes after her superb weekend of racing at the 2023 Chicagoland Championships, highlighted by her 4...

LIVE: SwimSwam Deep Dive on Day 1 of SECs, ACCs

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 200 medley relay and 800 free relay races from the 2023 SEC and ACC Championships have just concluded, and we’ve got plenty of things to say abo...

Nick Mahabir on World Champs in Singapore, Eating Clean, and Joe Schooling

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with Nick Mahabir, the Singaporean national known for swimming under David Marsh in San Diego and popping a 1:00 100m breast as a te...

Filmmaker Chezik Tsunoda Details Her Film ”Drowning In Silence”

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chezik Tsunoda is a profile in strength through vulnerability.   Her film, Drowning In Silence, tackles the silent epidemic of childhood drowning, a...

Mike Parratto Shares Coaching Stories of Regan Smith, Jenny Thompson, and More

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Parratto has a very unique perspective on greatness, having coached two Olympians more than two decades apart. In this SwimSwam Podcast chat he g...

Dr. Miriam Lynch Leads Diversity In Aquatics

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Executive Director of Diversity in Aquatics Dr. Miriam Lynch has deep swimming roots.  She developed her swimming muscle at the powerhouse Nation's C...

Texas/NC State, Russia/Belarus in Asian Games, & 24 Trials Picks | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the Texas/NC State dual meet, Russia and Belarus swimming in the 2023 Asian Games, and SwimSwam's wild...

How Yale Swimming’s Iszac Henig Approaches Mental Health as a Trans Man

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Yale swimming's Iszac Henig, who discussed writing for the New York Times about his experience during the pandemic and, two years lat...

Leon Marchand, UVA Lineups, & Suiting for Dual Meets | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Leon Marchand's NCAA record in the 400 IM, UVA's event lineup for NCAAs, and suiting up at dual meets....

Bob Bowman on Leon Marchand: ”Reminding me of Michael (Phelps) in 2003”

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, we witnessed ASU's Leon Marchand break the NCAA record in the 400 IM. Today, we spoke with ASU head coach Bob Bowman to get his thoughts ...

Hali Flickinger Balances Life, Her Mental Health, And Wins SC World Champs Gold

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time Olympian, two-time Olympic medalist and Speedo Athlete, Hali Flickinger, took the longest break of her career since winning gold (4×200 free...

Emma Weyant Returns to NCAA Competition And Releases Sporti Swim Collection

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant returns to NCAA swimming competition this weekend at the University of Florida vs Florida Atlantic University (FAU...

4x World Champ Lani Pallister Almost Gave Up on AUS Swimming and Came to the NCAA

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

20-year-old Lani Pallister dominated the distance events at the 2022 Short Course World Championships in Melbourne, taking gold in the 400, 800, and 1...

Aquajets’ Kate Lundsten on Training Elite Club Swimmers, Developing ”HAPIE” Athletes

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Lundsten has been the Head Coach of the Aquajets Swim Team since 2004. In that stretch, she has been named to multiple USA Swimming International...

30-Year-Old Kasia Wasick Had the Best Year of Her Career in 2022 and is Only Getting Better

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was the best year of Kasia Wasick's career, having garnered 5 silver medals from international meets including World Championships (LCM), Europea...

How Ruta Meilutyte Went From Finals DQ to World Record & World Title

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with newly minted world champion and world record holder in the 50 breast (SCM), Ruta Meilutyte. The 2012 Olympic champion goes deep into ...

How Can A Swim Coach and Their Swim Club Board Build Trust?

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Renata Porter, founder of yoursportsresource.com, returns to the SwimSwam podcast. Renata’s a dedicated swim business expert with a focus on youth s...

Ilya Kharun Breaks Down Representing Canada, World Jr Records, and 1st Worlds Medals

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with World Jr Record holder and World champs medalist Ilya Kharun to discuss his 2022 Short Course World Championships performance. Kharun...

Chad le Clos 2.0 Looking Forward: ”The dream is to be Olympic Champion again”

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with new SCM world champ in the 100 and 200 fly, Chad le Clos. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist talks us through his last 2.5 years, from En...

Daniel Wiffen on Being First Irishman to Own European Record, Skipping SC Worlds, Swim Vlog

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Wiffen is the first man from Ireland to ever own a European record in swimming. He broke it last week in the 800 SCM free, going a time of 7:25...

Javier Acevedo on Development of Canadian Men, Being a Team Swiss Army Knife

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with recent SC Worlds medalist Javier Acevedo to discuss his last few years in the pool. After finishing his time at Georgia, Javi got the...

Isaac Cooper Details Emotional Roller Coaster SC World Champs, Coming Out On Top

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with world champion and world record holder Isaac Cooper to get his perspective on the 2022 short course world championships. Cooper had a...

Kyle Chalmers on the Motivation and Sacrifice it Takes to Become World Champion

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with newly crowned world champion Kyle Chalmers to dissect his performances at the short course world championships. Chalmers breaks down ...

Short Course World Champs DEEP Dive | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we do a deep dive into the swims and history made at the 2022 Short Course World Championships in Melbourne.

Ryan Lochte is Back With A Very Busy 2023 Ahead

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Married with two children and a third on the way in June, Ryan Lochte is already busy, but he has a lot more planned for the year ahead. The 12-time O...

USA Head Coach Braden Holloway Dissects Relay Lineups, Managing Athlete Doubles/Triples

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam spoke with team USA head coach Braden Holloway directly after the conclusion of the 2022 Short Course World Championships in Melbourne as he ...

42-Year-Old Nicholas Santos Reflects on World Title in Last Race of Career

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Santos made history when he took gold in the 50 fly this week by becoming the oldest swimmer to ever win a world title. Santos had said befor...

Jordan Crooks Went from 11 to 7 Strokes per 25 in his 50y Free This Year

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Jordan Crooks, the leading man in the 50 and 100 freestyle in the NCAA. Crooks broke down what has gone well for him this season, fro...

Izzy Ivey Shares Perspective on Coming Home to Florida, Teri McKeever

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with 26x NCAA All-American Izzy Ivey, who recently announced her transfer to the University of Florida for her final (5th) year of e...

Zach Harting Extending US Open Taper for Surprise SC World Champs Roster Spot

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with 2020 Olympian Zach Harting, who was a last-minute addition to the US roster for the 2022 world short course championships in th...

SwimSwam Breakdown: US Open, Minnesota Invite, Winter Jrs, AND SC World Champs

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we dissect the US Open and Minnesota Invite as well as preview the upcoming Winter Jr Champs East/West and Short ...

Andreea Dragoi on Balancing Swimming & Beauty Pageants, Growing Up with David Popovici

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with the Winner of this year's Miss Ambassador and Miss California US Nation Beauty Pageants, Andreea Dragoi. The sophomore at San J...

2x Olympian Yusra Mardini Discusses #1 Netflix Movie ”The Swimmers” About Her Life as a Refugee

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Swim Swam sat down with Yusra Mardini, the Syrian Refugee that has swam at 2 Olympic games (Rio, Tokyo) as a member of the Olympic Refugee team. Mardi...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Minnesota Invite, US Open, and 2024 US Trials Tickets

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, Tom Shields joins us again to discuss the Minnesota Invite, US Open, and 2024 Olympic Trials Tickets going on sal...

Mid-Season Week 1 Deep Dive & Golden Goggles Review | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we do a deep dive into the first week of Mid-Season meets plus review the 2022 Golden Goggle Awards.

Madisyn Cox Discusses Highs and Lows of Swimming Career, Med School at UT-Houston

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Madisyn Cox, the 10x NCAA All-American and 5x World Champ medalist who recently announced her retirement from swimming. Cox takes us ...

Rose Bowl Aquatics’ Andrew Nguyen on Building Strength Through Transition

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Nguyen has led 2 of the top teams in the country and he just moved home to Southern California to become the Head Coach of another top club, at...

NCAA Champion Turned Comedian Laura Sogar talks Swimming and Stand Up

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Laura Sogar, 2012 SC World Championships medalist and 2013 NCAA Champion in the 200 breast. Sogar takes us through her swimming caree...

Midseason Madness - Who Will Remain Undefeated?! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss week 1 of the NCAA Midseason meets, the potential of an ISL return, and David Poopovici's SCM outing a...

Lake Oswego’s Emily Melina on the Direction and Growth of Coaching and Swimming

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Melina is the Head Coach at Lake Oswego Swim Club, a team that has won the Oregon State championships at every level the last few years and was ...

Will Olympic Swim Star Ryan Murphy Compete Through LA2028?

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Four-time Olympic gold medalist and Team Speedo athlete Ryan Murphy is focused on the 2023 World Championships. All work in the pool is through th...

Bella Sims Unapologetically Loves Fly, Little Salty That Backstroke is Currently Her Better Stroke

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Bella Sims, the Olympian and world champion who most recently broke 2 world junior records in 12 minutes at the World Cup stop in Ind...

Beata Nelson Had No Expectations Heading into World Cup, Ended Up Overall Winner

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with Beata Nelson, who is coming off of a big win as the overall champion of the 2022 FINA World Cup. This was the first time Nelson...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Tom Shields Weighs in On World Cup, Trials, and NCAA

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Olympic champ Tom Shields joins the SwimSwam Breakdown and we discuss the World Cup, Olympic Trials, and NCAA Dual Meets.

What Will It Take to Pull Off the 2024 Olympic Trials aka ”The Meet of the Century”?

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of the World Cup Series Finale in Indianapolis, SwimSwam sat down with USA Swimming's Chief Commercial Officer, Shana Ferguson. Ferguson ...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Ledecky World Record, Texas-UVA, & Peaty’s Motivation

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Katie Ledecky's 1500 free (SCM) world record, the upcoming Texas-Virginia dual meet, and Adam Peaty's ...

The SwimSwam Breakdown: SCM World Records, NCAA History, and Simone Back in Action

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss 2 new world records, swimming in the NCAA, and Simone Manuel's return to racing.

UVA Coach Todd DeSorbo Tracks Swim Data Netting Dramatic Results

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

University of Virginia head coach, Todd DeSorbo, didn’t roll back on his heels after winning the 2022 Women’s NCAA DI Championships team title. De...

Stephanie Morawski on Supporting Harvard Women Through Foundation of Joy

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harvard Women’s Head Coach, Stephanie Morawski, joined the SwimSwam Podcast early on in the Crimson’s season, which starts later than most on Octo...

Why Has the Swims 3.0 Rollout Been Hard, and What is Patrick Murphy Doing About It?

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

USA Swimming support link: https://swimssupport.usaswimming.org/support/home Since USA Swimming rolled out SWIMS 3.0 about two months ago, there ha...

#2 in Class of 2023 Rex Maurer Goes In Depth on Decision to Swim for Stanford

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Rex Maurer, the #2 recruit in the class of 2023 who waited far longer than any other big name in his class to announce his verbal com...

After a Very Long Break, Hali Flickinger Returns to Racing at the FINA World Cup

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time Olympian, two-time Olympic medalist and Speedo Athlete, Hali Flickinger, has taken the longest break of her career since winning gold (4×2...

NCAA Champion Carsten Vissering on Training For, Making the Bobsled National Team

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Carsten Vissering, the former USC Trojan and NCAA Champion in the 200 Medley Relay (2018) who most recently qualified for the US Nati...

Better Dryland Training with Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At RITTER Sports Performance we’ve been building remote dryland workouts for swimmers and swim teams, via app, for over a decade. But we knew that...

FINA To Allow Wearable Technology in Races Starting Jan 1st 2023

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week’s FINA Technical Congress saw the passing of a proposed change to rule SW 10.8. As of Jan. 01, 2023: “The use of technology and automate...

Take a Deep Dive into the Mike Bottom Philosophy

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bottom sat down for the SwimSwam podcast early on in his 15th season at the University of Michigan. The team was just off a busy racing weekend w...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Steve Jungbluth, Texas Men, and FINA Backstroke Rules

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Steve Jungbluth's departure from Florida, what's happening with the Texas men, and why FINA can't deci...

Luka Gabrilo Talks Popovici, Thorpe, and Training Elite Athletes Across the Globe

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Luka Gabrilo, the head coach of Zenta Pro Swimming and high-performance consultant for Philippines Swimming. Gabrilo discusses his cu...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Battle at the Burr, & UVA + Cal Openers

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Virginia and Cal's season openers, the sold-out "Battle at the Burr" dual meet, and the possibility of...

Alex and Gretchen Walsh Go Behind the Scenes on their Sporti Collection

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They’ve called them a once in a generation dynasty - Alex and Gretchen Walsh are taking the world of swimming by storm. An Olympic Silver Medalist a...

Howard, Georgetown Team Captains Preview ”Battle at the Burr”, Biggest HBCU Swim Meet in History

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with team captains from Howard and Georgetown to preview this epic dual between two fierce rivals, discussing what we can expect fro...

Ben Proud Breaks Down Winning the 50 Free Triple Crown, Sprint Training Regiment

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Ben Proud, the first man in history to win a world title, Commonwealth title, and European title in one summer (50 free). Proud takes...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Swimming Decathlon, NCAA Stars, & WADA’s Policy on Marijuana

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss what a decathlon for swimming would look like, NCAA stars Maggie MacNeil, Leon Marchand, and Josh Lien...

Will Glass on Being New Texas Volunteer, 6-Up in the 100 Fly in 2015, & Nine Banded Whiskey

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Will Glass, the NCAA All-American for the University of Texas who is returning to his alma mater as a volunteer assistant in December...

WR-Holder Sarah Thomas Explains What Actually Goes into Swimming 100 Miles

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SwimSwam sat down with Sarah Thomas, the world record-holder for the longest continuous swim (unassisted, non-wetsuited) done in current-neutral condi...

Associate Head Rachel Stratton-Mills on ASU Pro Group, Building a Successful Team

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Stratton-Mills joined the SwimSwam podcast one month into her 6th season at Arizona State University. The Associate Head Coach for Sun Devils t...

16yo Nick Mahabir on 1:00 100 Breast, Representing Singapore, & Being Neighbors with Michael Andrew

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 16-year-old San Diego local Nick Mahabir, who had a big breakout this summer by punching a 1:00.37 in the 100m breast at US Nationals...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel’s Records, Whereabouts Failures, & ”The Rowdy Rule”

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the likelihood that Caeleb Dressel's NCAA records get broken, the fairness of whereabouts failure susp...

West Point Commits Hadley King, Campbell Payton on Being First Verbals for 2024

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Army West Point Commits Hadley King and Campbell Payton, the first two athletes to make their verbal commitments from the high school...

Erin Gemmell Breaks Down 1:54 Split, Training with her Dad, and Making Paris 2024

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 6x 2022 Jr Pan Pacific Champion, Erin Gemmell, to discuss her whirlwind summer. Gemmell started things at the 2022 US Trials with the...

World Champ Medalist Josh Liendo Aiming for Dressel’s SCY Records at Florida

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 2x bronze medalist from the 2022 World Championships, Josh Liendo. The Canadian sprinter just made a big move, surprising the swimmin...

NCAA Champ Brendan Burns on Elite Underwaters, IU Training, and 2Fly/2Back Double

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 2021 NCAA champion in the 200 fly, Brendan Burns in Indiana. Burns talks us through how the beginning of the season is going for him ...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Dressel Breaks Silence, US Selections, & Practice Swims

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discussed Caeleb Dressel breaking his silence since leaving the world champs, US selection procedures, and the...

How Arthur Albiero has evolved over the last 27 years of college coaching

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Albiero is entering his 20th season at the University of Louisville. When he took over in 2003, the pool was tiny, so were the scholarships, an...

USC’s Lea Maurer Previews the Upcoming 2022-23 Season for the Trojans

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lea Maurer joins the SwimSwam podcast a couple weeks into her first year as the, “Peter Daland Endowed Swimming Coach Chair,” aka Head Coach, at U...

Daniel Diehl Discusses Triple-Gold Medal Performance at 2022 Jr Pan Pacs

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Diehl joined the SwimSwam podcast after a four day break from swimming, following his performances at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships. He ...

David Popovici Going PRs in Workout Before World Jrs, Talks Dressel & 100Fr WR

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with the newest world record holder, David Popovici, the 17-year-old phenom who broke Cesar Cielo's 13-year-old 100 free mark. Popovici is...

3x Olympic Gold Medalist Blake Pieroni Announces Retirement, Reflects on Historic Career

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 2x Olympian Blake Pieroni who announced his retirement earlier today. Pieroni explains that after sustaining an injury in the fall...

Cesar Cielo on David Popovici, Caeleb Dressel, and the Possibility of a 45-Second 100 Free

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with the world record-holder in the 50 free and now the FORMER world record-holder in the 100 free, Cesar Cielo, to get his perspective on...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Simone to ASU, Cal Combines Under Durden, & Jr Pan Pacs

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Simone Manuel moving to ASU to train with Bob Bowman, Dave Durden taking over as Head Coach of the Cal...

Is There Hope For Struggling Swim Clubs and Their Swim Club Boards?

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For nearly four decades I've heard about or experienced firsthand the fallout of dysfunctional leadership at swim clubs.  Club boards splinter or run...

Mark Spitz 50 Years After Munich in Docuseries “72 - A Gathering of Champions”

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The International Olympic Committee’s docuseries “72 - A Gathering of Champions” is a treasured gift for Olympic fans. It’s a new and intimate...

SwimSwam Breakdown: Popovici WR, European Highlights, Duel in the Pool

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss David Popovici's surprise world record in the 100 free, the other standouts from European Championship...

Mel Marshall on Coaching, Motivating the Greatest Breaststroker of All Time

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Mel Marshall, head coach of the UK High-Performance Centre in Loughborough and most well-known for being the coach of Adam Peaty. Ma...

Bob Bowman Discusses Popovici WR, Regan Smith to ASU, and Marchand World Titles

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bowman gives great insight into what Popovici does well in the water and where his development could take him. He then proceeds to discuss Regan Smith...

Katie Hoff Discusses the Pros and Cons of Foregoing the NCAA to Turn Pro

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 3x Olympic medalist, 7x world champion Katie Hoff to discuss a big topic, especially for teenage women in swimming: Going Pro versus ...

Ruta Meilutyte on Return to Swimming, Eating Disorder, and Mental Health

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with recently crowned 2022 World Champion in the 50 breast, Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania. Ruta dives deep on a lot of topics, first of whic...

Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Stanford head coach Greg Meehan to discuss the departure of Regan Smith from Stanford after 1 year to turn pro and go train with Bob ...