swimming

Phoebe Bacon joins elite company in U.S. swimming’s strongest events

Bacon must be grouped with a whole set of accomplished American swimmers: the backstrokers.

4 years ago

Clara Lamore Walker, 94, Thwarted Olympian Redeemed in Her 50s, Dies

She gave up competitive swimming after the 1948 Games in London — until her doctor prescribed the pool for back…

4 years ago

Katie Ledecky posts world-leading times in three races, erasing doubts about pre-Olympic form

Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter final with ease at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday in Mission Viejo, Calif.

4 years ago

4 female Olympians launch new media platform to highlight women in sports

These athletes have eight Olympic gold medals, four WNBA Championship titles and two World Cup wins between them, but Alex…

4 years ago

Complaints of Emotional Abuse Roil Synchronized Swimming

Coaches around the world in the sport, now known as artistic swimming, are facing accusations that they bullied, harassed and…

5 years ago

Simone Says: Texas Olympic Champ Pushes for Change in, Out of Pool

The pool has long been home to Simone Manuel. Outside of it, the Olympic champion is pushing herself in a…

5 years ago

Female Athletes Are Undercovered. These Olympians Want to Change That.

It has been a packed few years for Alex Morgan. She became a World Cup champion (again), a lead plaintiff…

5 years ago

With eyes on Tokyo, Katie Ledecky returns to find out what a difference a year makes

She returns to competition this week at the TYR Pro Swim Series event in San Antonio, offering a first glimpse…

5 years ago