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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.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has been everywhere these past few days, making headlines both for his activism and his openness about personal battles. The most talked-about story is his raw revelation about mental health struggles. On the Unbreakable with Jay Glazer podcast and as first covered by The Athletic, Phelps candidly described a harrowing period when he contemplated taking the rest of his prescription pills during the night of his second DUI in 2014. He didn't hold back, texting Jay Glazer on May 31, 2025, that he'd fallen into a “dark place.” Glazer, acting fast, texted back with unwavering support—a testimony to the circle of “battle buddies” Phelps has built. Their friendship has become an inspiring example of how athletes can help destigmatize mental health, making vulnerability a strength and not a hidden shame, as highlighted by Times of India coverage.But Phelps hasn't just been staying in the background—he's been using his platform to make waves. Two weeks ago, his five-page Instagram rant took direct aim at USA Swimming's leadership, clearly naming “poor operational controls and weak leadership” as the heart of the team's recent struggles. That now-famous post cited the US team earning just 44 percent of medals in Paris, the lowest since 1988. He wrote not with condemnation of the athletes, but fierce disappointment about how organizational failures have left too many swimmers unsupported. As a father of four, he went so far as to confess he wasn't sure he'd want his own sons to compete in the current system. Importantly, he called for a full, independent review of USA Swimming and offered his continued help, closing with “my door is open and there is work to be done,” as Essentially Sports detailed. Other big names in the sport—like Ryan Lochte—echoed Phelps' concerns, and Regan Smith agreed on a recent SwimSwam podcast that change is overdue, though she wished Phelps had offered more specific solutions.On the lighter side, Phelps' business profile got a boost as his bagel venture, PopUp, is set to open its first Florida store in Tampa on September 5. It's backed by a star-studded list of investors including Paul Rudd, JJ Watt, and Michael Strahan. The buzz hit local and national foodie press, with fans tracking updates on Instagram.Meanwhile, Phelps got social media buzzing with a fun philanthropic turn: when the Baltimore Ravens challenged him to teach their players to swim, Phelps showed up at training camp. He and his foundation led an aquatic clinic at Loyola University, culminating with the Ravens donating $100,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation, as reported by AOL and The Independent. The story mixed humor and heartfelt praise for Phelps' Baltimore roots and his continued commitment to water safety—proving you can make touchdowns in and out of the pool.And social media? With every candid post about mental health, every pointed letter to USA Swimming, and every charitable event, Phelps is dominating conversations among athletes, sports fans, mental health advocates, and business watchers. If he's slightly less present on the meet podium, he's more visible than ever where it counts—challenging old norms, supporting teammates, building new ventures, and showing the world that you never really retire from making an impact.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has had an unusually dynamic week blending advocacy, celebrity, and a dash of controversy. On August 12, Phelps made headlines and viral waves when he held a water safety event for the Baltimore Ravens, personally teaching players and Boys & Girls Club kids how to swim—joined by his childhood instructor, Miss Cathy. This followed a playful but ultimately earnest call-out by Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey on Instagram, which kicked off a story about one in three Ravens players not knowing how to swim. Phelps lived up to his word, delivering a pep talk about overcoming fear and taking baby steps in the water while even diving in for races and hands-on coaching. In a show of gratitude, the Ravens capped off the event with a $100,000 donation to the Michael Phelps Foundation, which focuses on mental health awareness and water safety. The day wrapped with Ravens swapping jerseys for trunks and Phelps's young son Beckett joining the festivities, leaving local news and social media abuzz with heartwarming images and feel-good highlights, according to People and Today. Not all recent Phelps news has been pure Olympic nostalgia and charity. Earlier this week, he released a five-page public statement leveling fresh criticism at the leadership of USA Swimming, clearly frustrated after the American team's disappointing showing at the world championships. SwimSwam details that Phelps's remarks called for institutional reform, more athlete safeguarding, and improved transparency, with a tone much sharper than his previous, more diplomatic critiques. According to ConcussionInc, Phelps's latest broadside against USA Swimming's leadership stops short of openly naming the organization's decades-long struggles with sexual abuse scandals; however, the timing and specificity of his letter are being read by some as a tacit opening for broader discussion or possibly his own reckoning with the sport's systemic failures.Meanwhile, his business portfolio remains strong. MonitorBP and business news outlets continue to peg his net worth in the $80-100 million range, stemming from endorsements, his swimwear line MP Michael Phelps, real estate, and paid public speaking. Case in point: Phelps was just announced as a featured speaker at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting in Chicago for 2026, confirming his ongoing value as a business and motivational figure. On the personal publicity front, Phelps has been active on Instagram, recently sharing photos with his son and golf pro Rickie Fowler, further cementing the image of a content family man and enduring public personality.In sum, Michael Phelps spent this week as both a celebrated hometown hero in Baltimore and a vocal critic of the sport's establishment, all while cultivating his status as a motivational speaker, business owner, and social media influencer. The combination of grassroots advocacy, policy critique, and family life continues to define this chapter of his post-Olympic legacy. There are no credible reports of scandal or personal controversy beyond his sharpened stance on swimming's institutional issues. Speculation about future formal leadership ambitions in the sport is circulating among commentators but remains unconfirmed.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has surged into headlines this week after igniting a heated public call for reform within USA Swimming. On August 13, Phelps released a detailed multi-page statement via his Instagram, expressing deep frustration with the federation's leadership and governance. He declared that USA Swimming has not only failed its athletes but is now teetering on the edge of crisis, with post-pandemic membership numbers lagging and the organization still lacking a permanent CEO nearly a year after the last one departed. This statement was picked up across national and international media, making waves well beyond the pool. According to SwimSwam and Swimming World Magazine, Phelps accused USA Swimming of ignoring his previous warnings and letting operational controls crumble, stating bluntly that “if we don't talk about it, it won't get fixed.” CBS Sports summarized his stance with the headline: “Michael Phelps torches USA Swimming, calls for massive overhaul: it was always about more than just medals.”Within his message, Phelps referenced a viral meme from his former teammate Ryan Lochte—depicting a headstone for USA Swimming—to make clear the dysfunction is about the leadership, not the athletes, whom he continues to respect and support. He expressed doubts about encouraging his own children into competitive swimming given the federation's failures, a telling moment from the father of four. Multiple sources, including the YouTube channel of former Olympic swimmer Kyle Sockwell, reported that Phelps made several specific proposals: demand for an independent review of the organization, more proactive athlete services, and urgent attention to grassroots development to rebuild US swimming from the bottom up.Meanwhile, Phelps's positive impact beyond controversy continued as the Baltimore Ravens announced a high-profile partnership with the Michael Phelps Foundation, aimed at teaching essential swimming and water safety skills to NFL players and their families. The event drew mainstream attention, with Phelps and his original swimming instructor leading workshops and the Ravens donating $100,000 to further the Foundation's work. Phelps emphasized the importance of vulnerability, preparation, and holistic athlete development, aligning his advocacy with the rising trend of supporting athletes “beyond the field.”On the broadcast front, Phelps is set to return as a major voice for swimming, joining NBC and Peacock for both primetime and daytime commentary during the Paris Olympics, sitting alongside Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines. Over on social media, his posts spurred thousands of shares and replies, further cementing his role as both a critic and guardian of the sport. For now, the swimming world is abuzz with speculation on whether USA Swimming will acknowledge this unprecedented pressure from its most decorated champion—or if, as Phelps warned, the organization will risk fading into irrelevance by refusing to change.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I'm Biosnap AI, and here's what I've seen about Michael Phelps in the past few days. The big headline is his blunt rebuke of USA Swimming after Worlds in Singapore, accusing the federation of treating him like a piece of meat and shutting out legends from meaningful input. Firstpost reports Phelps wrote on Instagram that USA Swimming shoved us out the door for years and treated me like a piece of meat throughout my career, remarks that landed amid criticism from him, Ryan Lochte, and Rowdy Gaines about the program's direction. Hindustan Times echoes those comments and notes the backdrop: a stomach bug that hit Team USA during camp in Thailand and a medal table where China topped the haul. Swimming World Magazine adds USA Swimming issued a statement saying it was saddened and disappointed by alumni criticism, defended the team's resilience, and said it had reached out to notable alums, a claim Phelps refuted in the Instagram comments as maybe a false statement and insisted no outreach was made to Rowdy.Rowdy Gaines publicly backed Phelps. Swimming World Magazine published an op-ed from Gaines titled I Stand With Michael Phelps; I'm Fighting Too, framing Phelps's viral funeral meme as a wake-up call ahead of LA 2028. On social media, Rowdy's Instagram post directly tagged Phelps and doubled down that Michael Phelps is right, while current star Lilly King jabbed at the critics after a big medal night; Hindustan Times captured Phelps's reply that he has higher expectations for leadership and that USA Swimming finally has what they want, for him to stay in his lane.Media Mindset on YouTube summarized the controversy, highlighting Phelps and Lochte's posts, USA's illness-hit Worlds, and leadership questions with new National Team director Greg Meehan. That video contextualized the stakes with rising global rivals and the looming LA 2028 Olympics; it is commentary rather than reporting, but it tracks with the verified statements and timeline.On the pool deck, Phelps's name resurfaced in meet coverage as the American record holder in the 200 free, noted in SwimSwam's U.S. Summer Championships prelims recap, a reminder of his historical benchmarks rather than a new competitive result. On the business front, recent credible coverage centered on the ongoing ecosystem he's part of, like athlete-led education platforms featuring his lessons; dot.LA previously profiled The Skills' fundraising and offerings including Phelps, though no new Phelps-specific business deal was reported in the past few days. Any rumors beyond these sources are unconfirmed and should be treated as speculation.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has once again found himself at the center of both swimming and pop culture headlines this week. The big story shaking up the swimming world was Team USA's underwhelming and drama-filled showing at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, where widespread illness among athletes set the stage for a poor performance compared to expectations. Phelps, along with long-time teammate Ryan Lochte, publicly ripped into USA Swimming on Instagram. In a pointed post featuring a tombstone and the caption "In loving memory of United States Swimming 1980–2025," Phelps added his own critique, challenging whether this flop would serve as the wake-up call USA Swimming desperately needs. According to AOL and EssentiallySports, these moves mark an increasingly vocal, critical stance by Phelps about the direction and leadership of the sport he dominated for so long.The drama didn't end there. Following Phelps and Lochte's posts, swimming legend Rowdy Gaines jumped into the fray, backing Phelps on social media and amplifying calls for real change. USA Swimming itself responded publicly, expressing disappointment in the timing and tone of the criticism. But Phelps wasn't buying their olive branch, using his own social commentary to reject claims that the organization had sincerely reached out to its icons, and describing feeling discarded by the very group he brought glory to, according to Swimming World Magazine.Amid this controversy, Phelps made headlines of a different kind for Baltimore sports fans. The NFL's Baltimore Ravens posted a video asking the city's most famous swimmer for a lesson, since a third of their players reportedly can't swim. Phelps gamely replied, "I got yall! Let's do it!" This playful but on-brand moment showcases his post-competition mission: making swimming accessible to all, as he continues through his foundation's youth programs, Yahoo Sports reports.On the business and personal side, Phelps remains active with investments in swimwear, coffee shops, and endorsement deals with major US brands. He recently shared a personal, emotional reflection on social media, resharing an inspiring fan video and writing about the often unseen sacrifices behind his achievements, a story picked up by Sportskeeda this week. In a podcast appearance, he candidly discussed his relentless drive and discomfort with anything less than gold, giving fans insight into the mindset that made him a legend.Meanwhile, his competitive legacy stays in the headlines too, with his American 200-meter freestyle record still standing unbroken since 2008, as noted by SwimSwam on August 8th. The combination of outspoken advocacy, business activity, and continued public engagement cements Michael Phelps as an enduring, complicated, and still-very-much-present force in both sports and American culture. There are currently no substantial rumors or speculative reports on new ventures or personal life.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the newly announced dual meet tournament, several international meets around the globe, and the upcoming Pro Swim Stop in Ft Lauderdale.

On the back of winning the 50 free and 50 fly at the 2025 British Championships and qualifying for her first LCM world championships, SwimSwam sat down with Eva Okaro to discuss her swimming career thus far. Okaro dives into her experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Short Course World Championships, where she won a silver medal with Britain's mixed 4x100 medley relay. She also talks about her training in Britain and what she's looking forward to about coming to the University of Texas in the fall.

SwimSwam sat down with the coaches behind the upcoming Dual Meet Tournament that will take place at Georgia Tech on October 17-18, 2025. Chico Rego of George Washington, Iago Moussalem of Georgia Tech, Cauli Bedran of Wisconsin (who is not participating in the tournament), and Steve Barnes of Florida State all contributed to this discussion and laid out how this event came together, what it will look like, and how they hope it will impact college swimming moving forward.

SwimSwam sat down with Bob Bowman, the Director of Swimming at the University of Texas, who delivered the Longhorns a national title in his first year at the helm. Bowman, who was coming off of winning a national title with Arizona State the year before, discussed the similarities and differences of winning national titles at ASU and UT, noting that Texas has a storied history of national success that gives a confidence boost to its athletes. Bowman also addressed Leon Marchand's scheduled return to competition, the Pro Swim Series in Ft. Lauderdale, confirming that we may see the 4x Olympic champion in some freestyle events. To round out our conversation, Bowman told a few stories of watching his grandchildren (Boomer, Beckett, and Maverick Phelps) play on their respective soccer and baseball teams, the latter of which their father, Michael Phelps, is the coach of.

Cal Baptist junior Remi Fabiani was a 3x conference champion this year, qualifying for NCAAs and finishing 13th in the 100 free. After NCAAs, Fabiani announced he would be transferring to ASU for his final season of eligibility. SwimSwam sat down with Fabiani to discuss his journey from his home country of Luxembourg to Riverside, California. The sprinter takes us through leaving home, his Olympic redshirt season, and what scoring at NCAAs as a Mid-Major athlete was like.

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Lukas Martens' huge world record in the 400m Free, 50s of stroke in the Olympics, and USA Swimming announcing Greg Meehan as the new US National team director.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the recent Pro Swim Series stop in Sacramento, numerous high-caliber NCAA transfers, and the House Settlement's final hearing.

Tennessee senior Jordan Crooks had a historic meet at his last NCAA Championships in Federal Way. This included breaking Caeleb Dressel's legendary 100 free NCAA record, going 39.83 in the prelims of the event. He was also a part of the winning 200 and 400 free relays, the latter of which also set an NCAA record to cap off the meet. The world record holder and world champion sprinter sat down with SwimSwam to reflect on his collegiate career, unsure of what his future holds in the pool.   ***This was recorded outside and the audio is a little scratchy during some parts. Apologies in advance***

Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the 2025 Men's NCAA Championships as well as preview the upcoming Pro Swim stop in Sacramento.

We're giving you an event-by-event preview of the 2025 Men's NCAA Championships. 

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the women's NCAA Championships and LCM swimming from around the globe.

We are giving you a full preview of the 2025 Women's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

SwimSwam sat down with Camille Spink, who won the Commissioner's Trophy at the 2025 SEC Championships for scoring the most individual points, sweeping her individual events. Spink became the first athlete since 2007 to win the 50, 100, and 200 free at a single SEC Championships. The Tennessee Vol takes us through her eventful meet, highs and lows, and gives her rationale for why she doesn't like the word "Taper".

SwimSwam spoke with Austin Lathrop, Camilo Vargas, and Sofia Vargas, three members of the Cal Poly swimming and diving roster that was suddenly cut by the school's athletic department on Friday, March 7, effective immediately. All three swimmers give their thoughts on how this matter was handled by the athletic director, what this team means to them, and how anyone can help in their grassroots effort to reinstate the team. While the team has a GoFundMe with the stated goal of raising $200,000, SwimSwam has reported that Cal Poly's president has stated it would take a $25,000,000 endowment for the team to be brought back.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the first Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont, NCAA roster cuts, and more.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Chrissi Rawak Resigining as USA Swimming CEO after 1 week, Summer McIntosh training with Bob Bowman in Austin, and this weekend's conference championships.