Trans World Sport Goes Inside of Alia Atkinson’s World as a Swimmer in the Land of Runners
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson above shares insights into her training, and what it’s like being a water creature in the land of the world’s fastest land sprinters.
Alia Atkinson’s Success Came From Focusing on One Day at a Time
On the weekend speaking at a corporate event Alia Atkinson declared “I am on top, and I am a black Jamaican swimmer!”
2014 Swammy Awards: Female Central American and Caribbean Swimmer of the Year
Editor’s note: for this particular geographical definition, we’re cutting South America off beneath Panama, and are counting the Caribbean as…
Alia Atkinson ties world record in Jamaica’s first-ever Short Course World Championship
Jamaican history was made when former Texas A&M standout Alia Atkinson posted a 1st place 1:02.36 finish to tie the 100 breast world record.
Atkinson to lead Jamaican Commonwealth Games team, 6 swimmers to attend
2012 double World Champs silver medalist Alia Atkinson will headline a 6-person Jamaican team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Winter Nationals wraps up with stellar American record for Ledecky, relay wins for Cal
Katie Ledecky tore the old American record to pieces in the 1650, going an insane 15:15.17 to open up the night.
Pelton tops Franklin, Adrian leads loaded 100 free field at Day 3 prelims of Winter Nationals
Teammates Liz Pelton and Missy Franklin will go head-to-head tonight in the 200 back final.
Winter Nationals: Multiple American records for Thoman on day 2, Franklin beats Ledecky in 200
Missy Franklin won twice for California, including an intense showdown with fellow Olympian Katie Ledecky in the 200 free.
Ledecky Tops Missy in 200 Free; Missy Tops Bootsma in 100 Back in Day 2 Prelims at Winter Nationals
Cindy Tran and the Cal medley relays were off to a very good start on Friday morning, taking the top two spots in the 200 medley relay.
Championship Records, Nearly American Records, Fall on Day 1 of U.S. Winter Nationals
Among the night 1 swims will be Katie Ledecky chasing an American Record in the 500 free.
Coughlin, Schneider Take Top Seeds in 50 Free in Day 1 Prelims
The wildly-decorated Natalie Coughlin swam the second-best time of her career in the 50 free on Thursday morning.
Psych Sheets Posted for USA Swimming Winter National Championships
World Record holder Katie Ledecky will be among the stars represented at the 2013 Winter Nationals in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Jamaica’s Status at 2016 Olympics in Jeopardy Over Anti-Doping Woes
WADA has said this week that they are disappointed with Jamaica’s anti-doping authority and their response to an inquiry.
Cluster 2 Is Done, and Big Checks Await Top 6 Men and Women (STANDINGS)
Le Clos and Hosszu have again taken top prizes, but Russia’s Vlad Morozov in Doha officially made his decision to go pro a financially-positive one.
Trio of World’s Best Breaststrokers to Participate in 2nd Cluster of World Cup
Russia’s Yulia Efimova had an exceptional World Championship meet, and now she’s on to the World Cup.
