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By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam The GOAT turned 40 yesterday and, with all due respect to Lebron, there’s only one person that can be. Over a career that spanned five Olympics, 16 years, 39 World Records and 46 World and Olympic Gold medals, there have been an absurd number of highs.

Michael Phelps News / SwimSwam / June 30

Michael Phelps Turns 40: Why The GOAT Matters More Now Than Ever

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam Michael Phelps—the greatest athlete of all time—turns 40 today. And as much as we celebrated him at 15, at 19, at 23, at 31, we need him more at 40 than we ever did on the blocks.

Leon Marchand News / SwimSwam / June 29

Marchand Returns To Racing With Brutal Triple At Indy Summer Cup Day 4

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Wednesday, June 25 – Saturday, June 28, 2025 IUPUI Natatorium, Indianapolis, IN LCM (50 meters) SwimSwam Preview Psych Sheets

Taylor Ruck News / SwimSwam / June 28

Kharun, Ruck, and Sammon Take Wins On Night Two Of Arizona Senior Champs

By Will Baxley on SwimSwam Thursday, June 26 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 Chandler High School Pool, Chandler, AZ LCM (50 meters) Psych Sheets Live Results on Meet Mobile: “AZ 2025 Senior Long Course Championship” Day two of Arizona’s Senior Champs wrapped up last night.

Regan Smith News / SwimSwam / June 27

Regan Smith and Hubert Kos Each Snag 200 Fly, 100 Back Doubles at Indy Summer Cup Day 3

By Robert Gibbs on SwimSwam Wednesday, June 25 – Saturday, June 28, 2025 IUPUI Natatorium, Indianapolis, IN LCM (50 meters) SwimSwam Preview Psych Sheets

Regan Smith News / SwimSwam / June 26

Regan Smith Swims 56.5 in the 100 Fly at Indy Summer Cup; Peplowski Wins Big 200 Free Battle

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Wednesday, June 25 – Saturday, June 28, 2025 IUPUI Natatorium, Indianapolis, IN LCM (50 meters) SwimSwam Preview Psych Sheets

Daniel Wiffen News / SwimSwam / June 25

Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Splits From Longtime Coach Andi Manley, Moving Back To Ireland

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Paris Olympic gold medalist and current world record holder Daniel Wiffen is making a coaching change. Wiffen is moving on from his longtime coach, Andi Manley, and returning to train in Ireland in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games, as first reported by The Irish Independent.

Caeleb Dressel News / SwimSwam / June 25

Caeleb and Meghan Dressel Welcome Baby #2, Josie Eloise

By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel and his wife Meghan announced the birth of their second child, and first daughter, via Instagram this morning.

Santo Condorelli News / SwimSwam / June 24

Sean Kao on Training Santo Condorelli, Starting Aquatic Sports Performance

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Sean Kao was a swimmer at Arizona State, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science. In 2019, he started Aquatic Sports Performance out of his parents’ garage in hopes of being able to help athletes with their out-of-water training.

Kirsty Coventry News / Field Level Media / June 23

Gold medalist Kirsty Coventry takes over as IOC president

Kirsty Coventry took over as president of the International Olympic Committee on Monday, becoming the first woman and first African to lead the organization.

Gretchen Walsh News / SwimSwam / June 20

Alex & Gretchen Walsh Reflect on Each Others’ US Nationals Swims, NCAA Careers

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam For much of their swimming career, Alex Walsh and Gretchen Walsh have gotten to do it together. Whether it’s winning high school state championships, going to college and fueling a full-blown dynasty, or competing at the Paris Olympics, the Walsh sisters have been side-by-side.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / June 18

Katie Ledecky Urges Grads To Go The Distance, Recalls London 800 Free At Stanford Commencement

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Katie Ledecky returned to Stanford on June 15th as the youngest commencement speaker in the university’s history. She graduated in 2020 with a major in psychology and a minor in political science, but missed her own commencement due to the Olympic Trials overlapping with the ceremony.

Summer Mcintosh News / SwimSwam / June 18

Summer McIntosh Is Just Third Woman To Hold Six Individual World Records Simultaneously

By Daniel Takata on SwimSwam Last week at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials, Summer McIntosh delivered an unforgettable performance. In just five events, she shattered three world records — the 400 free, 200 IM, and 400 IM — and came incredibly close to breaking two more in the 800 free and 200 butterfly.

Kristof Milak News / SwimSwam / June 16

Reigning Olympic Champion Kristof Milak Withdraws From 2025 World Championships

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Two-time Olympic champion Kristof Milak will not compete at the 2025 World Championships in Singapore. Milak’s coach, Almos Szabo, revealed the superstar’s absence at the upcoming championships on Hungarian National Sports Radio, multiple local outlets have reported.

Emma Mckeon News / SwimSwam / June 16

14x Olympic Medalist Emma McKeon Reflects on Retirement, Nearly Opting Out of Paris Olympics

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Emma McKeon is an Olympic icon, an Australian swimming legend, and now a Swammer. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, McKeon became one of only 2 women in swimming to ever win 14 Olympic medals over her career, joining Katie Ledecky who accomplished the same feat at the same meet.

Lilly King News / SwimSwam / June 14

Lilly King on Her Last Race in the USA: “Wow, this is very strange”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship

Swimming News / SwimSwam / June 14

Kyle Chalmers Sets 50 Fly All Comers Record In 22.89

By Will Baxley on SwimSwam Monday, June 9th – Saturday, June 14th SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Oaklands Park, South Australia Prelims at 11am local

Swimming News / SwimSwam / June 14

Cam McEvoy, Kyle Chalmers, Kaylee McKeown Headline 40-Strong Aussie Worlds Roster

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Monday, June 9th – Saturday, June 14th SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Oaklands Park, South Australia Prelims at 11am local

Summer Mcintosh News / SwimSwam / June 13

SwimSwam Pulse: 44.7% Accurately Predict 800 Free As Summer McIntosh’s Fifth Event At Worlds

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.

Ariarne Titmus News / SwimSwam / June 13

Watch: Titmus & Boxall Commentate Pallister’s 8:10.84 800 Free (Day 4 AUS Race Videos)

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Monday, June 9th – Saturday, June 14th SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Oaklands Park, South Australia Prelims at 11am local

Katie Ledecky News / Field Level Media / June 7

Katie Ledecky dominates 1500 for third title at U.S. Swimming Championships

Katie Ledecky won her third national title of the week on Saturday when she cruised to a victory in the women's 1500 meters at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.

Katharine Berkoff News / Field Level Media / June 5

Katharine Berkoff sets U.S. record in 50m backstroke

Katharine Berkoff shattered the U.S. record in the 50-meter backstroke while winning the event at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Thursday.

Lilly King News / The Spun / May 31

Olympic Legend Lilly King Announces Decision On Swimming Future

One of the great swimmers in U.S. Olympic history is reportedly hanging up her goggles at the end of the 2025 season. On Saturday, Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde shared that 28-year-old record-holder Lilly King has decided to retire at the conclusion of the World Championships in Singapore later this summer.