James Magnussen Headlines inaugural Swimming Australia Grand Prix
This Saturday May 17 the National Training Centre in Canberra will play host to 87 of the best swimmers from across Australia as they take part in the first Grand Prix event for 2014.
Nine U.S. National Swim Team Members to Visit Novant Hemby Children’s Hospital on Wednesday
Swimming news is courtesy of USA Swimming: Nine members of the USA Swimming National Team will visit the Novant Hemby…
Michael Phelps Explains Retiring Before 30, Says Chase Kalisz is Swimming’s New Talent to Watch
Photo Credit: WSJ
Val and Strand break more world records in NERO
Masters Swimming: “Laura Val broke more world records at the 2012 Southern Pacific Masters Championships and is arguably the top masters swimmer in the world.” (short course) in California last month(Photo Credit: BSTE)
Swimmer Requests Taco Bell Speedo with Think Outside of the Buns on the Back
Swim News: “Swimmer hits social media jackpot, but would you wear “Think Outside of the Buns” on the butt of your suit?”
Lochte Finally Lands his E! Reality Series, Titled What Would Ryan Lochte Do?
Swim News: “Olympian, Ryan Lochte, has finally gotten his own reality show on E!, the entertainment channel, famous for shows such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
2016 US Olympic Swimming Trials Could go to Indy’s Lucas Oil Stadium
Swim News: “Lucas Oil Stadium, host of the XLVI Superbowl in 2012, could be the host of the 2016 US Olympic Swimming Trials.” (Swim Photo Credit: WSI)
Ryan Lochte Rumored to be Dating Miss Universe Olivia Culpo?
(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Olympic Swimmers Give Back in Honor of Newtown, CT
Swim News: “Anthony Ervin, Kara Lynn Joyce, Kim Vandenberg and Connecticut’s own Madison Kennedy will be at the Hopkins School Pool from 1-5pm this Sunday to teach, but also to honor the families hit by tragedy in Newtown, CT.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
After a disappointing Olympics the Danes look to get back on track in 2013
Swim News: “Danish performances in London were seen as a disappointment, with their top placing being fourth, which was achieved by Lotte Friis in the 400 freestyle and Rikke Moller Pedersen in the 200 breaststroke.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Industry Impact 2012 Swammy Award Winner, Arena USA
Swim News: “For many elites, The POWERSKIN Carbon Pro filled the void left by the FS3 in 2012.” (Swim Photo Credit: LaPress)
FINIS Announces the New Streamline Training Log to Track Your Swim Workouts
Swim News: “The new Streamline Training Log is now integrated with more user-friendly features and layouts, making it easier for users to review and visualize their workout results.” (Swim Photo Credit: FS)
Arena Wins Bidding for Huge USA Swimming Contract in Historic Shift
Swim News: The hot-pink Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro became popular thanks to wearing by athletes like World Record holder Rebecca Soni (above). Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
US TV Schedule For 2012 FINA Short Course World Championships
Swim News Press Release: Official TV Schedule for Universal Sports coverage of the 2012 FINA Short Course World Championships. (Swim Photo Credit: FINA)
Former Manchester United Chief Watkins to Chair British Swimming
Swim News: “Watkins comes to swimming after serving for 28 years on the board of the world’s most popular soccer club, Manchester United…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)