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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing last week's SEC, ACC, and Women's Big 10 Championships as well as previewing the Big 12 and Men's Big 10 Championships.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps legendary 23 Olympic gold medals record just got a high profile nudge this week as Norwegian skier Johannes Hoejsflot Klabo tied his mark for most golds by snagging his 10th at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Fox News reports Klabo won the mens team sprint on Wednesday racing with Einar Hedegart for his fifth gold there finishing in 18 minutes 28.9 seconds now second only to Phelps on the all time list. The Big Lead calls it an exclusive club with Klabo chasing Phelps 23 but holding the Winter record while FIS Ski notes Klabo aiming for a sixth straight gold Saturday in the 50km mass start mirroring Phelps perfect Beijing 2008 run. SwimSwam and Swimming World Magazine echo the buzz with headlines like Michael Phelps Has Olympic Gold Double Digit Company as Klabo dominates his third Games.Business wise MasterSpas blog celebrated its 30th anniversary February 16 spotlighting its long standing Phelps partnership boosting their performance wellness spas from hot tubs to swim spas all US made. No fresh public appearances or social mentions popped but an Explore St Aug piece February 15 recaps Phelps boardroom glow up from pool dominance to 250 million net worth empire in tech wellness real estate and philanthropy via his foundation all verified no speculation. Klabos feat could etch Phelps deeper in legacy chats as the unbeatable benchmark while his quiet brand ties hum along. Olympic fever has everyone whispering will anyone touch that 23 Phelps tally anytime soon darling.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we preview the upcoming SEC, ACC, and Women's Big Ten Championships. 

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps, the swimming legend with 28 Olympic medals, made waves this week by publicly backing UFC fighter Paddy Pimbletts raw mental health plea after his UFC 324 loss to Justin Gaethje. Pro Football Network reports Phelps shared Pimbles Instagram post on his story, adding three praying hands emojis to amplify the message: men must speak up, dont bottle feelings, dont end it all. This nod underscores Phelps decade-plus crusade via his foundation, where hes opened up about his own post-Beijing blues and 2012 London struggles, as detailed in his recent Raj Shamani podcast chat replayed by the outlet.NBCUniversal spotlighted Phelps yesterday in their NBC100 retrospective on a century of Olympic broadcasts, hailing his eight golds alongside Usain Bolt as the 2008 Beijing spark that drew 215 million U.S. viewers, the most-watched TV event ever. No fresh public appearances or business moves popped, though Princeton swimmer Mitchell Scott recently shattered a Phelps pool record at the Naval Academy, per SwimSwam, and old headlines recirculated his Kellogg drop after 2009 drug photo drama while Speedo re-signed him.Phelps stays low-key these days, cheering the Baltimore Orioles, golfing semi-pro, and family-focused, with no verified social mentions beyond the Pimblett repost or venture ties like that 2023 Harpoon fund image. Speculation on new swimwear or philanthropy lacks confirmation from reliable sources. Hes primed for lasting legacy as mental health trailblazer amid Olympians like Simone Biles echoing his call.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Carsten Vissering was an absolute force during his time in the pool. Breaking national high school and age records as a teenager, he went on to swim for the University of Southern California in college. As a Trojan, Vissering won an NCAA title in 2018 as a part of the 200 medley relay and 2 Pac-12 Titles. Once Vissering walked away from swimming, though, he wasn't done with elite sport. After aquatic retirement, Vissering still wanted to compete and ended up stumbling into bobsledding in 2022. He made the US national team and worked his way up the ranks until, earlier this month, he qualified for the 2026 US Olympic team. Vissering will compete next month in Milan Cortina dawning the Red, White, and Blue. SwimSwam sat down with the now winter athlete to discuss what training, competition, and the mental side of bobsledding is all about. Vissering details the nuances and hardships of the sport. He also tells his personal side of the story, sharing his drive to still compete, the will to learn and grow in a new sport, and the balance it takes to be a full-time athlete and work at a Big Four consulting firm.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we review the Pro Swim Series in Austin, USA Swimming's financial situation, and the future of the Enhanced Games.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we preview the upcoming Pro Swim Series in Austin and make our wild predictions for the 2026 year of Swimming.

Cody Miller signing onto to the Enhanced Games was a curveball, but not wholly unexpected, which is partly why we asked Miller to come on the podcast. For the record: SwimSwam has no commercial or financial affiliation with the Enhanced Games. We are covering it journalistically. That will make some people uncomfortable. But discomfort isn't a disqualifier, especially when the moment is this consequential.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI. Over the past few days Michael Phelps has quietly but unmistakably stayed in the center lane of sports culture, business and soft‑power celebrity.The most biographically meaningful moment came at Sports Illustrateds Sportsperson of the Year event in Las Vegas, where he received the prestigious Muhammad Ali Legacy Award and delivered what Sports Illustrated described as an inspiring speech about purpose beyond medals and his ongoing advocacy for mental health and youth sports. That kind of lifetime‑achievement recognition firmly cements him in the pantheon, not just as the most decorated Olympian, but as a long‑term civic figure in sport.From that same Vegas swing, his comments on the eternal GOAT question spilled out of the ballroom and into the algorithm. Pro Football Network and other outlets report that Phelps, asked to name the greatest of all time across sports, doubled down on Michael Jordan as his unquestioned GOAT and childhood idol, pointedly putting Jordan ahead of LeBron James, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods and yes even himself. In a clip highlighted by EssentiallySports, he jokingly balked at choosing between his 23 Olympic golds and Jordans 23 jersey, quipping that Jordan wore it while he earned it, but ultimately refused to put himself above his hero. Marcus Jordan then quietly co‑signed the moment by liking a viral reel, a tiny social‑media nod that kept Phelps threaded into NBA fan gossip for a full news cycle.On the style and cross‑promotion front, Vogue Hong Kong notes that Phelps was one of the boldface names to don A24s buzzy Marty Supreme varsity jacket, a shrewd bit of marketing that slid the swimming icon into film and fashion discourse and underscored his continuing value to brands far outside the pool.In swimming media, SwimSwam's year‑end traffic recap and Swimming World's Americas coverage both framed Phelps as the enduring reference point in U.S. swimming a retired legend whose open letter on USA Swimming and ongoing foundation work still shaped some of the most‑read stories of the year. That is retrospective rather than breaking news, but it reinforces his long‑term narrative as the sport's moral center.There are, at the moment, no verified reports of new business ventures or scandals tied directly to him beyond these appearances and commentaries; any social‑media chatter about surprise comebacks or reality shows remains, for now, pure fan speculation.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic gold medalist, has made waves in the past few days with his mental health advocacy taking center stage. Sports Illustrated reports he will receive their prestigious 2025 Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on January 6 in Las Vegas, honoring his decade-long fight against stigma through personal vulnerability and work with platforms like Talkspace. The announcement highlights Phelps raw journey from a haunting 2015 SI cover story to saving lives via speeches in India just before Thanksgiving and emotional encounters at grocery stores where fans credit him with pulling them from suicide. ELFA Online magazine recaps his inspiring talk at their 64th Annual Convention on Marco Island, Florida, in late 2025, where he energized equipment finance pros alongside authors like Kyla Scanlon. Phelps recently slammed USA Swimming for banning international swimmers from facilities, per AOL, reigniting his critiques of the sport he dominated. No fresh public appearances or business deals popped up since New Years, but his social feeds stay quiet on family amid holiday struggles he openly shares. SwimSwam confirms the SI award as his top recent nod, cementing biographical heft in advocacy over pool glory. All verified from these outlets, with zero unconfirmed buzz. Phelps long beard and man bun signal a comfy evolution, as he told SI, roaring into 2026 ready to lower youth suicide rates.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Recently, at the Katie Ledecky Invite, a swim meet hosted by Nation's Capital Swim Club and named for their most notable alumna, history was made. Katie Ledecky herself participated in the last night of competition, swimming in the 1,650 freestyle. The 14x Olympic medalist wowed her hometown crowd as she threw down a monstrous 14:59.62, breaking her own American and US Open records in the event and making her the first woman in history to dip under the 15-minute barrier. This swim not only rippled across the entire current swimming landscape, but it will undoubtedly inspire swimmers for years to come. SwimSwam spoke with two young girls, Milly Birch and Emma Stein, who were at the venue during this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Milly, 14, swam in the lane next to Katie during the 1,650 while Emma, 11, was on deck watching with her friends. Listen to how Katie Ledecky is not only breaking down barriers for herself, but showing many more that they can do the same.

Head Coach Matt Bowe is in his 3rd year at Michigan, and the results are starting to show. Recently, at the CSCAA Dual Meet Tournament, the UM women placed 2nd and the men were 3rd (out of 4 teams), both breaking school records. Both teams not only won very close matchups that came down to the last relay (women vs Tennessee and men vs Virginia), but the women also handed the Virginia women a rare loss in the 200 medley relay. Bowe came on the SwimSwam podcast to discuss how he has been building culture since arriving in Ann Arbor and what navigating the NCAA landscape has looked like in a post-House settlement world.

SwimSwam's Editor-in-Chief, Braden Keith, sat down with the new CEO of USA Swimming, Kevin Ring, for a candid conversation. Keith asked Ring 10 hard questions about the state of USA Swimming and what he will do to address those issues. Ring answered honestly and with some breaking news peppered in. This includes raising APA rates (athlete salaries) for the first time in over a decade and holding an SCM meet to help select rosters for SCM World Championships.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are previewing the US Open, Short Course European Championships, and the Minnesota Invite.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Rylee Erisman reclassifying to 2026 and going to Cal, Audrey Derivaux to Texas, and recap the first week of Mid-Season Meet pandamonium.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we preview the major Mid-Season Meets coming up this week in the NCAA.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss phenomenal age group swimming from China's Yu Zidi and USA's Luka Mijatovic and the new Pro Swim Series format.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the final World Cup stop in Toronto plus look at the college swimming action from over the weekend.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the second World Cup stop in Westmont and preview the final stop in Toronto. 

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the first World Cup stop in Carmel and preview the second stop in Westmont.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the new changes to the NCAA Championship format, recap last weeks college swimming, and preview the upcoming World Cup stop in Carmel, Indiana.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss last weekend's Golden Goggles Awards, the financial draw of the Enhanced Games, and top NCAA dual meets from across the country.

Rising Multi-talented star Audrey Derivaux shone brightly this summer, competing at the World Junior Championships in Romania and coming away with 3 individual golds, a silver, and a relay gold. SwimSwam sat down with Derivaux to discuss what her training has looked like this summer and what her experience was like in Otopeni with Team USA.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss World Aquatics' announcement regarding qualification for the 2028 Olympics in the 50s of stroke, the new USA Swimming CEO, and Ben Proud going to the Enhanced Games.

Ben Proud sent shockwaves through the swimming community on Wednesday morning with his announcement that he's joining the Enhanced Games, essentially ending his competitive career on the international stage representing Great Britain. Although it's not yet confirmed if Proud plans to be put on the Enhanced Games doping protocol, or race in the Games clean, World Aquatics has enacted a new bylaw barring anyone who participates in the Games from competing in one of their events (this could change with the $800 million lawsuit the Games filed last month). Following the bombshell news drop on Wednesday, SwimSwam's Braden Keith and James Sutherland reacted to the news, outlining what they believed Proud is capable of doing at the Enhanced Games, what his motivation to join the Games might have been, and if this move will lead to more swimmers joining the Games.

SwimSwam sat down with Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack and head coach of Team USA at the World Championships in Singapore this summer. Holloway unpacks in detail the highs and lows from this team trip, from the excitement of training camp firing on all cylinders to managing the sudden contraction of a team-wide virus. From traveling to Singapore, to making relay decisions on the fly and trying to keep morale high, Holloway gives an honest and open recollection of a World Championships that, despite adversity, still saw the USA top the medal table.

Today on the GMM podcast we sit down with SwimSwam's Chief Photographer, Jack Spitser, fresh off capturing unforgettable moments at the 2025 World Championships. Before we dive into Worlds, I wanted Jack to share his story, the journey that led him to becoming SwimSwam's eyes at the biggest meets in the sport. When he joined us seven years ago, Jack said his goal was simple: he wanted to shoot the Olympic Games. In this conversation, Jack pulls back the curtain. He talks about how he pieced together his gear (no small feat when photography equipment costs more than most used cars), and how he taught himself a craft that blends technical mastery with raw endurance. Capturing images can sometimes be ugly, a grind, pure brute force. But every so often, the work nets gold: that one image that transcends words and burns itself into the memory of millions of fans. Those are the photos that outlive the moment and become history. I'm proud of Jack, not just for the images he delivers, but for the grit, artistry, and persistence behind them. And I'm grateful for the relationship we've built at SwimSwam.

Aussie sprinter Jamie Jack made noise at the 2025 US Summer Championships in Irvine last week. On day 1, he took victory in the 50 free over US Olympians Hunter Armstrong, Caeleb Dressel, and Brooks Curry, posting matching 21.63s in prelims and the final. But Jack still thought there was more in the tank. Taking a day of rest on Day 2, he time trialed the 50 free on Day 3, swimming a 21.43 to make him the 5th fastest Australian man in history and tie for 4th in the world this season. After returning home, Jack sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his season between Australian Trials, where he was 21.8, and US Champs. The SPW product said he discussed a plan with coach Dean Boxall that focused just on the 50 free (only for the rest of the season). That also included training with Cam McEvoy and his coach, Tim Lane, in the lead-up to Irvine.

Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi has been on a steady trajectory over the last year. He's gone from finaling in the 800/1500 in Paris to winning two medals (gold in the 1500, bronze in the 800) at the 2024 SC World Champs to now becoming a double world champ in Singapore. Jaouadi sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his ascent to the distance throne, when he learned how to put in hard work, and why he chose to come to Gainesville this fall to compete for the University of Florida.

Join SwimSwam as we review the 2025 World Championships, going over the best swims, races, and athletes from Singapore.

Watch along with SwimSwam as we livestream day 8 finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.

Watch along with SwimSwam as we livestream Day 7 finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore. 

Watch along with SwimSwam as we livestream Day 6 finals for the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.

Listen along with SwimSwam as we livestream day 5 finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.

Watch along with SwimSwam as we livestream Day 4 Finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.

Watch along with SwimSwam as we livestream Day 3 finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.

Listen along with SwimSwam as we livestream Day 2 finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.

Listen along with SwimSwam as we livestream Day 1 Finals of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore. 

SwimSwam sat down with newly hired Notre Dame men's and women's swimming head coach, Mike Norment. The 16x NCAA All-American swimmer has been coaching on deck for a while now, with college coaching stops at Georgia Tech and Georgia. Norment is innovative and thinks outside the box, which has resulted in his swimmers being engaged and bought into his system. He hopes to bring the same level of enthusiasm and concentration to South Bend, which will see the men's team back in action this season after a 1-year suspension for gambling. The new head coach also dives into what he learned from working with Nic Fink as a seasoned pro and starting his own club team, Metro Atlanta Aquatic Club.

SwimSwam sat down with May-Ambre Moluh, the French sprinter who just finished her freshman season at Cal and is headed to Singapore for the World Championships this summer. We discuss her toughest sets in France, the American Mentality, and competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

After 4+ decades as head coach of the Nashville Aquatic Club, John Morse is retiring at the end of the month. Under Morse's leadership, NAC has produced over 65 Olympic Trials qualifiers, won over 40 LSC Championships, and earned 15 Gold Medal Club awards. Most recently, the club helped guide the swim careers of Olympians and NCAA icons Alex and Gretchen Walsh. SwimSwam sat down with John to discuss his long tenure in Nashville and the lessons he learned along the way. Young and old swim coaches alike, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Today on the SwimSwam podcast is a man who doesn't just run a program—he builds an ecosystem. We're joined by Bill Dorenkott, Ohio State's Director of Swimming and Diving. Bill's teams have quietly—and not so quietly—become one of the most consistent and innovative forces in collegiate swimming. We're talking about a program that, in summer 2025 alone, qualified 16 athletes for U.S. Nationals, notched 24 second swims, and put 4 athletes on U.S. National Teams. Charlie Clarke's heading to Worlds in open water. Matthew Klinge, Mila Nikanorov, and Daniel Baltes? Off to represent at the World University Games. And let's not forget—Daniel Baltes had never even swum a long course meet before coming to Columbus. But this conversation isn't just about results. It's about how they're doing it. Bill shares his “gradually, gradually, then suddenly” philosophy, how Columbus has become a magnet for young talent, and how their burgeoning pro and post-grad group is positioning Ohio State as a key player on the road to LA 2028.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing national and international meets that saw a plethora of fast swims

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing World Trials for the USA, Australia, and Canada.

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. SwimSwam caught up with McKeon after she had enjoyed some well-earned rest, recovery, and travel since Paris. The Aussie shared what her life has looked like since stepping away from swimming but also reflected on the leadup to her final meet. McKeon revealed that just 2-3 weeks out from Paris, she was contemplating not even going due to the severity of pain she was having in her shoulders. However, she was able to manage her injury through the Games and walk away with a gold, silver, and bronze, securing her legacy as one of the greatest Olympians ever.

A3 Performance is making a bold leap forward this summer with the upcoming launch of its most advanced tech suit yet: PRANA. Founder and CEO Dan Meinholz shared the big picture in an exclusive conversation with SwimSwam, walking us through the inspiration, innovation, and athlete-focused engineering behind this world-class race suit.

In this marathon podcast, we go through the entire 2025 US Trials psych sheet and give an event-by-event preview of every upcoming race in Indianapolis.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the Enhanced Games, Braden Holloway as the single head coach for 2025 Worlds, and a potential new format for the NCAA Championships.

SwimSwam sat down with Greg Meehan, the newly named National Team Director of USA Swimming, to discuss his vision for the national team's future. When Meehan laid out his plan, his three key points were "winning" the 2028 Olympic Games, building a "team-first culture," and having transparency in the national team's methodology and communication. Meehan has already implemented significant changes in how the USA Swimming navigates an Olympic quad, including naming a single head coach for the 2025 World Championships (Braden Holloway) and having the results of the 2025 season determine the roster for the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the 12-year-old Chinese phenom Yu Ziti (and swimming at the Chinese Nationals), Leon Marchand's spicy 4:07 400 IM, and Chris Lindauer going to Stanford.