Transition turns in the individual medley are crucial to a successful swim. Within the past couple of years, the backstroke to breaststroke transition turn has stirred up a lot conversation. Coaches ...

My premise is that there should be no rules in the sport of swimming that are not consistently and fairly applied. By these criteria, two rules stand out as demanding change, although it could be more ...

Swimming is one of the marquee Olympic sports, and it comes with a long list of rules. Between individual events, relays and medleys, there are a bevy of swimming races. Add in varying distances and ...

NANTERRE, France — When it’s time to race, Kaylee McKeown is sure hard to beat. American Regan Smith came into the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics with the world record and no ...

Great Britain had a good day in the pool Wednesday, finishing with a bronze in women's synchronized 10m diving, but disaster struck during the men's 200-meter backstroke heats at the 2024 Paris ...

With 2025 IHSAA girls swimming season recently starting, IndyStar is highlighting five backstroke specialists who deserve a ...