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Missy Franklin, Michael Phelps Nominated for Teen Choice Awards

Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin are up against stiff competition for the 2013 Teen Choice Awards for Athlete of the Year. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Publishes SafeSport Investigation Process Flow Chart

In an effort to add more transparency to its process regarding the banning of coaches who violate its code of…

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Rick Curl Sentencing Set for Thursday (May 23rd)

Tomorrow in Rockville, Maryland Rick Curl will be sentenced based on his plea of guilty of sexual abuse of a…

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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: With No Soni, Larson and Hardy Become Consensus Favorites

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson won the 100 breaststroke at last year’s Olympic Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Wide Open Field

With Michael Phelps out of the picture, Tyler McGill is a heavy favorite to represent the U.S. in Barcelona this summer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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What’s Next For Bill Jewell Sexual Abuse Allegations?

Ceci Christy contributed to this report. After Bill Jewell was unsuccessful in his wrongful termination lawsuit against the Fullerton Aquatics…

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Bill Jewell Unsuccessful in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against FAST

In July 2011, Bill Jewell filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team, Inc. (“FAST”) and its board…

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10-Year Old Winn Aung Breaks Kris Humphries’ NAG Record

In the team’s first long course meet of 2013, Redding Swim Team 10-year old Winn Aung swam a 1:01.21 in…

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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of

Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals

Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?

Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970′s.

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SwimMAC Relay Stars Recap Record Run, Video Interview

At the 2013 Charlotte Ultraswim, SwimSwam caught up with record-breaking SwimMAC relay stars Matthew Josa, Jack Manchester, Michael Chadwick, and Kyle Darmody. Coach David…

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Washington High School to Require Swimming Lessons

A Washington High School has made a big move toward safer pools by requiring swimming education for all incoming freshmen. (Photo: Janna Schulze)

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