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Hunter Armstrong just proved clean athletes can compete and win at a controversial event designed to allow performance-enhancing drugs. The two-time Olympic gold medalist walked away with $375,000 in prize money while passing every drug test.
Olympic swimming legend Ryan Murphy placed second in his first race since Paris 2024, losing by less than two tenths of a second. The nine-time Olympic medalist led at the halfway mark before finishing just behind rival Daniel Diehl at the Pro Swim Series.
Tyler McGill, who won Olympic gold for Team USA in 2012, is coming home to coach at the university where his championship journey began. The Auburn alumnus will bridge community partnerships while mentoring the next generation of swimmers.
After 22 months away from swimming to focus on family and the birth of his daughter, Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy is diving back in. The five-time Olympic medalist has his sights set on competing at home soil in Los Angeles 2028.
Swimming legend Ryan Lochte is trading the medal podium for the pool deck, bringing his six Olympic golds to Missouri State University as an assistant coach. The decorated athlete says he's ready to mentor the next generation with humility and heart.
Olympic legend Ryan Lochte is trading the pool for the coaching deck at Missouri State University. The 12-time Olympic medalist will guide the next generation of swimmers starting this spring.
Twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte is trading the pool for the coaching deck at Missouri State University. The third-most decorated Olympic swimmer in history is ready to mentor the next generation.
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is trading the pool deck for the coaching box, joining Missouri State University's swimming program this summer. The 12-time Olympic medalist wants to help the next generation of swimmers build confidence that reaches far beyond competition.
Mt. Lebanon's Leah Smith, who captured Olympic gold in Rio, has hung up her goggles after 23 years of competitive swimming. The Oakland Catholic graduate's journey from local pools to the world's biggest stage inspired a generation of young swimmers.
Adam Wilkie, 33, left his marketing career to pursue his father's legendary 1976 Olympic gold medal time in the 200-meter breaststroke. The tribute challenge honors British swimming icon David Wilkie, who passed away in 2024, while raising money for young athletes.
Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty is back in the pool, training for what he calls the hardest two years of his career. The three-time gold medalist aims for a fourth Olympics in LA 2028, motivated by a new 50m breaststroke event.
A 2004 Olympic swimming champion traded the pool for the bingo hall, bringing her gold medal to brighten seniors' Tuesday afternoon. Rhi Jeffrey's visit turned a routine game into an unforgettable celebration.
After 23 years in the pool and an Olympic bronze medal, swimmer Leah Smith is hanging up her goggles with gratitude and grace. The 30-year-old's journey from young athlete to world champion shows what dedication and family support can achieve.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled world-class sports facilities featuring Olympic swimming pools, running tracks, and gyms designed to nurture Ethiopia's young population. The project is part of a national development plan that includes building 35,000 nurseries and training five million young coders.
Swiss Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov dominated the 200m backstroke at his national championships, claiming gold and ranking as the world's third-fastest swimmer this season. The victory showcased Switzerland's continued strength in international swimming.
Cincinnati native and Olympic swimming champion Alex Curran is bringing his gold medal home in the best way possible. The local hero will deliver the ceremonial game ball on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park.
A Harvard University Press book explores how friction shapes everything from Olympic swimming to everyday life. The 2008 Beijing Olympics swimsuit scandal shows how understanding this invisible force can change the world.