Author: Miles Cooper

Dive into inspiration with our roundup of seven audiobooks about swimming that promise to enhance your motivation. From tales of triumph to training tips, these immersive narratives will energize your routine and invigorate your passion for the water.

2025 JAPAN SWIM The final day of the 2025 Japan Swim unfolded from Tokyo today. The 4-day competition represented the sole qualifying opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to add their names to the roster for this summer’s World Championships in Singapore. 17-year-old Kazushi Imafuku already made noise in the mid-distance freestyle events here, including ripping a new personal best of 3:47.77 in the 400m free. But the teen saved his best for last, unleashing a new Japanese national record en route to topping the men’s 1500m freestyle podium. Racing in the fastest heat this evening, Kazushi ripped a monster time of…

NCAA Men’s Championships: 5 Races to Watch as Multiple Records Are in Danger The bright lights are finally ready to shine for the second straight week at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, with the NCAA Men’s Division I Championships slated for Wednesday through Saturday. Previusly, we covered the top five races to watch for at the women’s meet. Now, we take a look at the men’s meet, counting down five races that should be can’t-miss events. 5. 100 Breaststroke Photo Courtesy: University of Florida Athletics There might not be a better story in college swimming this season than Florida’s…

In the second of two articles, Swimming World spoke to Mel Marshall as we highlight her achievements as a pioneer in the sport as well as talking about her new life in Australia. Mel Marshall sits in her Gold Coast apartment listing what she loves about Australia. The 43-year-old took up the reins as the Head of High Performance at Griffith University in Queensland at the turn of 2025. She replaced Michael Bohl who’d planned an extended break following the Olympics although he’s now taken on an advisory role with the Chinese Swimming Association. It was the start of a new…

NCAA Men’s Championships: Olympic Medalists and Short Course World Champs Set to Shine Eight years ago, Caeleb Dressel turned his first Olympic appearance, in which he qualified for one individual final and captured two relay gold medals, into college swimming stardom. He had won NCAA titles as a freshman and sophomore, but as a junior, he achieved his first three-event sweep at the NCAA Championships, swimming the fastest time ever on each occasion. And after the Tokyo Olympics, the new arrivals to college included Leon Marchand, who was coming off Olympic finals appearance in the 400 IM, and it was…

A 25,000 Capacity Games Time National Aquatic Centre Confirmed As Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Swimming Venue Olympic champion Cam McEvoy has today led a collective voice of approval on behalf Australia’s aquatic family with the announcement that a National Aquatic Centre (NAC) would become swimming’s centre piece for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Welcoming the official announcement from the Queensland Government that an NAC would be developed in Brisbane’s Spring Hill as part of the  2032 Games master plan, creating a true legacy for future generations. YOU’RE THE ONE BRISBANE: Cameron McEvoy, who won Olympic gold in Paris, says the National Aquatic…

Swimming World Unveils NCAA Preview Issue (Free Access) March is always known as NCAA Championships month, and Swimming World is stoked to celebrate the end of the collegiate season by offering our “subscriber only” Special Edition at your fingertips. For a limited time, get a Sneak Peak at SW Premium! In our NCAA Championships preview, we take a look at who will reign supreme at the Division I Championships – and a whole lot more including DII, DIII, and high school coverage. Try Swimming World Premium for Free Click Here For Limited Time March Madness Subscription Deal To mark NCAA…

NCAA Flashback: When Missy Franklin Blasted Through the 1:40 Barrier in 200 Freestyle Less than three years earlier, Missy Franklin had captured her first individual Olympic gold medal, coming from behind to beat Australia’s Emily Seebohm in the women’s 100-meter backstroke. A few days later, she won gold again in a dominant 200 back performance, breaking the world record in the process, and Franklin also helped the United States to a pair of relay triumphs. After each gold medal, Franklin flashed her trademark smile in a show of genuine joy, but her celebrations were otherwise reserved. But on this spring…

James Guy Wins 400 Free As Edinburgh International Wraps Up James Guy won his first global medal when he claimed 400 free silver at the 2015 World Championships. On Sunday he continued his return to the eight-length race with victory at the 2025 Edinburgh International Swim Meet. Guy made his international debut at the 2013 worlds in Barcelona where he finished fifth in the 400 free and led off the Great Britain 4×200 free relay that finished eighth. James Guy: Picture Courtesy: Aquatics GB A year later he finished third at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow before claiming silver…

Looking for a fun way to boost confidence and build swimming skills? Whether your child is just starting their swimming journey or already loves splashing around, Zoggs swim toys and gear are a brilliant way to make every pool session an exciting adventure! And let’s be honest — they’re just as fun for grown-ups too!  In this blog (and our video!), we’ll show you how to use Float Friends and Star Savers, and other handy swimming essentials to help little swimmers grow their skills and feel more comfortable in the water.  Why Swim Toys Are a Game-Changer Swimming is an essential…