FINA Updates List of Meets Eligible for 2017 World Championship Qualifying
Update: SwimSwam reached out to FINA for an updated list, and while FINA did not respond directly to that request,…
Alabama Assistant Jonty Skinner Selected for ASCA Hall of Fame
Jonty Skinner’s (left) return to Alabama has led to a revival of its sprint group – including Kristian Gkolomeev (right) – a three-time NCAA individual event champion.
Sergio Marques Hired as New Head Coach of Minas Tenis in Brazil
Brazilian superpower club Minas Tenis has hired Sergio Onha Marques as their new head coach according to Globo Sport, where he’ll replace…
Southern Illinois University to Reduce Men’s Swimming Scholarships
In what it’s calling a cost-cutting move, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois has announced that it will cut the…
BYU Finalizes Plan for New Aquatic Center; Alumni Still Unhappy
BYU will replace its current two 25-yard long pools, plus its diving well, but not with the 50 meter pool that many had hoped for.
Cseh Wins 50 Fly, but Desplanches Dominates 200 IM
Jeremy Desplanches (left) rocked Laszlo Cseh in the 200 IM final by 3 seconds on Saturday.
Hudson High Breaks National Public School Relay Record
Hudson High in Ohio broke the National Public High School Record in the 200 short course meters freestyle relay on Saturday.
Anthony Ervin Wins 100 Free in Geneva for Post-Olympic LC Debut
Swimming his first long course race since the Olympics, Anthony Ervin won the 100 free at the 50th Geneva International on Friday.
USA Swimming Names Dave Durden and Greg Meehan Coaches for 2017 Worlds
Stanford women’s head coach Greg Meehan (above) has been named the U.S. head coach for the women’s team at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2016 U.S. Olympian Hali Flickinger Signs With Speedo
Former University of Georgia star Hali Flickinger has signed her first major suit sponsorship deal.
USA Swimming Open Water National Championships Return to Castaic
2015 Open Water 10K World Champion Jordan Wilimovsky will swim in California in May for a chance to defend his title in Budapest.
Texas Women Vault to CSCAA #1 After Upset of Georgia
Carol Capitani and the Texas women are riding high after ending Georgia’s 22-year home winning streak last week.
Freshman Destin Lasco Breaks National High School Record in 200 IM
Destin Lasco of Mainland Regional High School in New Jersey has broken the National High School Record in the 200…
World Record Holder Fran Halsall Announces Retirement from Swimming
British Swimming superstar Fran Halsall has announced her retirement from competitive swimming after a decade at the top level of the…
Josh Prenot Time Trials Lifetime Best in 200 Fly
Josh Prenot, the world’s fastest 200 breaststroker in 2016, has swum a lifetime best in the 200 fly – making for a rare combination of talents.
