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Summer McIntosh wins four golds at World Aquatics Championships

Summer McIntosh wins four golds at World Aquatics Championships

Summer McIntosh wins four golds at World Aquatics Championships

If you only tune into international swimming during the Olympics, we understand — but with some megawatt stars making a splash, the World Aquatics Championship (aka the sport’s biggest annual competition) is worth your attention. Let’s dive in for a sneak peek at some serious contenders for the 2028 LA Games.

August 04, 2025

The 2024 Olympic stars who will return to NCAA play this year

The 2024 Olympic stars who will return to NCAA play this year

The 2024 Olympic stars who will return to NCAA play this year

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From the streets of Paris to the quad

August 14, 2024

Team USA comes in clutch in Paris Olympics swimming finale

Team USA comes in clutch in Paris Olympics swimming finale

Team USA comes in clutch in Paris Olympics swimming finale

It came down to the final races of the Games, but Team USA re-asserted its dominance in the pool, finishing with 28 medals (including eight golds) to remain the most decorated swim program at the Olympics — a standard they’ve held since 1992. Crikey!

August 04, 2024

Katie Ledecky breaks Olympic record in 1500m freestyle, wins eighth Olympic gold

Katie Ledecky breaks Olympic record in 1500m freestyle, wins eighth Olympic gold

Katie Ledecky breaks Olympic record in 1500m freestyle, wins eighth Olympic gold

Thirty laps? That’s nothing for Team USA icon Katie Ledecky, who dominantly defended her 1500m freestyle Olympic title yesterday, setting an Olympic record on the way to her first gold in Paris. Here’s a look at the GOAT’s performance, by the numbers.

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials make case for historic expansion of LA28 swim venue

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials make case for historic expansion of LA28 swim venue

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials make case for historic expansion of LA28 swim venue

Flexing up to larger venues is the latest women’s sports trend that’s allowed teams and leagues to prove that fandom and demand is often limited by smaller infrastructure. Now, Olympic sports like swimming are dipping their toes in by repurposing NFL stadiums to accommodate thousands of fans.

NCAA championships in men’s hockey and men’s swimming & diving begin this week

NCAA championships in men’s hockey and men’s swimming & diving begin this week

NCAA championships in men’s hockey and men’s swimming & diving begin this week

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The winter sport grand finale frenzy continues this week, with more confetti coming soon

The DOJ found sexual assault and discrimination at UMBC swimming & diving

The DOJ found sexual assault and discrimination at UMBC swimming & diving

The DOJ found sexual assault and discrimination at UMBC swimming & diving

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released findings from its investigation into misconduct in the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) swimming & diving program on Monday. The investigation ultimately affirmed that the school failed to enforce Title IX protections amidst known abusive and discriminatory practices by then–coach Chad Cradock.

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

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Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.

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February 26, 2024

With the NCAA postseasons for winter sports approaching, top athletes are pulling out all the stops to gain an edge, leading to shattered records on the court, track, pool deck, and mat this weekend.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Spilling World Cup tea and talking tequila with Tobin Heath & Christen Press

May 21, 2026

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Spilling World Cup tea and talking tequila with Tobin Heath & Christen Press

Spilling World Cup tea and talking tequila with Tobin Heath & Christen Press

The men’s FIFA World Cup is just three weeks away — which means it’s time to start studying up on the tournament’s biggest edition ever. Good thing USWNT legends Tobin Heath and Christen Press are today’s guests on The GIST of It, spilling the tea on their World Cup plans, the teams they’re most excited to cheer on, and their World Cup partnership with Don Julio 1942. Cheers to that.

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NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off

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Winter sports’ postseasons have officially begun! Conference championships are happening in three sports this weekend, and while winning doesn’t guarantee teams a spot in their respective national tournaments, this hardware is still a BFD.

February 23, 2024

NCAA swimming and diving is back in action

NCAA swimming and diving is back in action

NCAA swimming and diving is back in action

So, prep with our handy primer, slip on your bather à la these special guests at No. 3 Colgate’s women’s hockey game, and dive in.

October 06, 2023

Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next

Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next

Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next

What better start to the month than sharing this exclusive interview with activist and former Harvard athlete Schuyler Bailar. Our college sports newsletter team recently sat down with Bailar to discuss his experience as the first openly trans Division I (DI) swimmer.

August 06, 2023

NCAA women's swimming & diving championship begins today

NCAA women's swimming & diving championship begins today

NCAA women's swimming & diving championship begins today

While the men’s tournament doesn’t begin until next week, the best of the best in women’s swimming & diving will hit the NCAA championship pool starting today.

Team USA Updates

Team USA Updates

Team USA Updates

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August 03, 2021

Latest Updates from Team USA

Latest Updates from Team USA

Latest Updates from Team USA

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August 02, 2021

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