U.S. Names 99 Swimmers to 2022-23 U.S. National Team

USA Swimming on Wednesday released the list of the 2022-23 U.S. National Team, featuring 53 men and 46 women.

The roster’s 99 individuals include 36 Olympians and 30 Olympic medalists. A total of 56 clubs, 31 states and 23 universities are represented on the team. Longhorn Aquatic/University of Texas (11 swimmers) and the state of California (also 11) lead in each category. Among the swimmers are nine current long-course meters American record holders and nine world record holders.

Great Races: The Breakthrough of Ian Thorpe as a World Champion and Blooming Superstar (Video)

As part of our Great Races Series, Swimming World takes a look back at the 1998 World Championships in Perth, Australia. It was where Ian Thorpe emerged as a world champion and took his first global step toward stardom.

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Some looks are expected, almost ingrained in the mind. So, one of the things that jumped out about Ian Thorpe ahead of the final of the 400-meter freestyle at the 1998 World Championships in Perth was what he is wearing. Instead of being clad in the full-length bodysuit that became his trademark, Thorpe stood behind the blocks in a swim brief.

Caeleb Dressel Breaks Silence With Instagram Post; “I Know I Can Have Swimming and Happiness”

Midway through the World Championships, U.S. star Caeleb Dressel withdrew from the meet because of undisclosed health concerns. Dressel had not spoken publicly since leaving Budapest until he posted on Instagram Sunday evening. In the post, Dressel said that he has not swum since Worlds, that he has been happy without swimming and that he still plans on returning to the sport.

In the post, Dressel said:

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