* – in our series, we will use Lane 9 to add an athlete whose story reflects extraordinary situations of different kinds, including being deprived by doping or political decisions or, indeed the ...

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 ...

Regan Smith will represent Team USA in both backstroke events at the 2024 Paris Olympics after winning the 200m backstroke final to follow up her 100m-victory at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Trials.

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 ...