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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

Kyle Chalmers 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

Regan Smith News / SwimSwam / June 12

Regan Smith on US Women’s Backstroke Depth: “You can’t even breathe for a second”

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 12

Kaylee McKeown Successfully Completes Backstroke Sweep Down Under (Roster Updates)

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

Simone Manuel News / SwimSwam / June 12

Simone Manuel on Progress at US Trials: “It’s been since 2019 that I’ve seen a 52”

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

Summer Mcintosh News / SwimSwam / June 11

Summer McIntosh Posts 4:23.65 400 IM to Break Her Own World Record

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam Saturday, June 7 – Thursday, June 12, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia Victoria Saanich Commonwealth Place LCM (50 meters)

Ariarne Titmus News / SwimSwam / June 11

Ariarne Titmus Says 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Will Be Her Last

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam Potential Olympians usually seem motivated by the opportunity to compete at an Olympics in their home country, but that doesn’t appear to be the case for Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus.

Kyle Chalmers News / SwimSwam / June 11

Kyle Chalmers On Worlds Qualification: “The 50 Is Such A Weird Event”

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

Daniel Wiffen News / SwimSwam / June 11

Irish Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Donates £25,000 From Olympic Legacy Fund to Former School

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam Northern Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen, who brought home two medals from the Paris Olympics, has donated his entire Olympic Legacy Fund totaling £25,000 to his former school, St.

Penny Oleksiak News / SwimSwam / June 11

Canadian Worlds Roster Update: Oleksiak, Gaziev Solidify Singapore Berths With 100 Free Wins

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Saturday, June 7 – Thursday, June 12, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia Victoria Saanich Commonwealth Place LCM (50 meters)

Summer Mcintosh News / SwimSwam / June 10

Summer McIntosh Smashes Own Canadian Record in the 200 Fly With 2:02.26 Performance

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam Saturday, June 7 – Thursday, June 12, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia Victoria Saanich Commonwealth Place LCM (50 meters)

Summer Mcintosh News / SwimSwam / June 9

Summer McIntosh Shatters 10-Year-Old 200 IM World Record in 2:05.70

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam Saturday, June 7 – Thursday, June 12, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia Victoria Saanich Commonwealth Place LCM (50 meters)

Katie Ledecky News / Field Level Media / June 7
Katie Ledecky dominates 1500 for third title at U.S. Swimming Championships

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.

Katie Ledecky News / Field Level Media / June 6
Katie Ledecky win 400 freestyle for 32nd U.S. title

Katie Ledecky win 400 freestyle for 32nd U.S. title

Katie Ledecky fell short of her national-record time but still won the 400-meter freestyle title at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Friday.

Katharine Berkoff News / Field Level Media / June 5
Katharine Berkoff sets U.S. record in 50m backstroke

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

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.

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