Author: Miles Cooper

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…

NCAA Women’s Championships Preview: Virginia Heavily Favored For Fifth Consecutive Crown Head coach Todd DeSorbo and his University of Virginia swimmers will be trying to repeat what they’ve accomplished at the NCAA Division I  Women’s Championships for the last four years. And all signs say they’ll be claiming their fifth consecutive national title. The University of Virginia has captured four consecutive national titles in women’s swimming and diving, and none of those victories have been particularly competitive. The Cavaliers, led by Coach Todd DeSorbo, beat the field by at least 127 points in the first three of their wins before…

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NCAA Women’s Championships Stacked With International Star-Power Expect more of the same at this year’s meet with the majority of race featuring swimmers with a track record of international success in the long course equivalent events. Five swimmers who graced the Paris Olympic podium will be competing for titles this week in Federal Way, Wash., along with two others who came painfully close to top-three finishes plus two internationally-decorated swimmers who came up short of qualifying for a second Olympics in 2024. Here are the big-name swimmers in action in each event. 500 Freestyle: Among the top-16 seeds in this…