Swimming Coverage
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USA Swimming coach with Charlotte ties suspended
A USA Swimming coach from North Carolina is suspended. -
Why do swimmers shave their bodies?
Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte and other Olympic swimmers share the performance and mental reasons for shaving, and explain why that "silky smooth" feeling is just so enjoyable when they dive into the water. -
Swim community gathers to celebrate 16-year-old bound for the Olympics
Sixteen-year-old Cary swimmer Claire Curzan is heading to represent Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics later this summer. -
Local Olympic swimmer visits Cary pool where she started
Sixteen-year-old Cary swimmer Claire Curzan is heading to represent Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics later this summer. -
NCSU senior, other young swimmers set sights on Olympics
The excitement surrounding the Olympic trials continues on Wednesday night as young swimmers are already setting their sights on the Olympics. -
Watch party held for Triangle swimmers competing in Olympic trials
It was a big night on Tuesday for family, friends and fans of several Triangle swimmers as they watched their loved ones compete for spots on the Olympic team. -
Kieran Smith becomes first 2-event Olympic qualifier at Swimming Trials
After winning the 400-meter freestyle on Sunday, Florida Gator Kieran Smith qualified his second event for the Tokyo Olympic Games on Tuesday. -
World champion swimmer Regan Smith makes first Olympic team
Multi-time world record holder Regan Smith qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games with a win at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Tuesday night. -
Triangle swimmer prepares for Olympic trials
While the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics kicks off July 23, the Marlins of Raleigh are heading to the Olympic trials this weekend. -
Triangle swimmer prepares for Olympic trials
While the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics kicks off on July 23, the Marlins of Raleigh are heading to the Olympic trials this weekend. -
NC State wins first Swimming NCAA Title in program history
The Wolfpack women made history on day two of the 2021 NCAA Championships by claiming the first-ever swimming national title in program history. -
Extra Effort: Where Are They Now? Alexis Keto
WRAL's Jared Fialko talks with former Enloe High School star swimmer Alexis Keto in his latest installment of "Extra Effort: Where Are They Now?" -
Extra Effort: Where Are They Now? Alexis Keto
Many years after Tom Suiter paid Alexis Keto a visit to present an Extra Effort Award, swimming is still very much a part of the former All-American's life. -
Extra Effort: Alexis Keto, 1996
Back in 1996, Enloe High School's Alexis Keto achieved All-American status, and a visit from Tom Suiter to receive the Extra Effort Award. -
Former Olympians from UNC talk about how 1980 boycott compares to 2020 postponement
WRAL's Jared Fialko spoke with two former UNC athletes who had the chance to be in the Olympics in 1980 but missed out after the U.S. boycotted the Summer Games, which were held in Russia. -
Pandemics and politics: Olympians with UNC ties draw parallels from 1980 to 2020
Sue Walsh and Karen Shelton can certainly sympathize with Olympic athletes who have watched their dreams be put on hold. -
From the Vault: Sue Walsh shines at UNC
One of the most prolific swimmers in North Carolina history, Sue Walsh was certainly a star during her days in the Chapel Hill pools. -
Members of ECU swim, dive teams upset about decision to end sport
WRAL's Mary Dunleavy spoke with several people associated with the East Carolina University swimming and diving team about the disappointment they feel at the programs being cut and what is being done to try and reverse the decision. -
Members of ECU swimming, diving team blame poor leadership decisions for being cut
Last Thursday, East Carolina University cut it's men's and women's swimming and diving teams and men's and women's tennis teams due to budget shortfalls related to COVID-19. The school is projected to face a 10-million dollar deficit. -
Michael Phelps said coronavirus pandemic has weighed on him mentally
Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic gold medalist, said the coronavirus pandemic has been one of the scariest times for his mental health.