Zetao Breaks Military World Record, Almost Gets National Record in 100 Free
China’s Ning Zetao broke a Meet Record and almost broke a Chinese National Record in the men’s 100 free to start day 2 of the 2014 World Military Swimming Championships.
Meilutyte Breaks Meet Record on Day 2 of Sette Colli; Hungarians Win 4 Events Early
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte hasn’t competed a lot in 2014, but she made her swim on Saturday count at the Sette Colli Trophy in Italy.
Lee Kok Choy Elected as New President of Singapore Swimming Association
Having won 11 of the 32 available gold medals at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, with 30 out of 96…
Manaudou 48.8 Takes Top Seed in Men’s 100 Free at Mare Nostrum – Barcelona
France’s Florent Manaudou wasn’t risking another prelims stumble like he had in Canet earlier in the week.
Phelps Entered in 4 Events at 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix
According to the psych sheets, Michael Phelps will dally his way into a 200 IM and 100 free swim in Santa Clara.
Gemmell Takes Second Career 10k National Championship at Lake Castaic
Andrew Gemmell has won the 2014 USA Swimming men’s 10km open water national championship, and along with three other men has booked his ticket to the Pan Pac Championships.
Sweden’s Sjostrom Swims to World Leader in 100 Fly at Sette Colli Trophy
The defending World Champion Sarah Sjostrom has raced to a world-leader in the women’s 100 fly to kick off Italy’s Sette…
USOC Announces 4 Cities as Finalists for American Bidder to 2024 Olympic Games
The USOC has named 4 finalists on Friday to win the right to bid on behalf of the United States…
Bonnet Toasts 200 Free Military Record on Day 1 of 2014 World Military Swimming Championships
The 2014 World Military Swimming Championships kicked off on Friday in Tenero, Switzerland, and France’s Charlotte Bonnet cracked the first meet…
Why Should a SwimFan Care About Soccer’s World Cup?
Maracana in Rio will crown the champion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Julio DeLamare Swim Stadium lies appropriately in its shadow with the Olympics looming.
U.S.-Based South African Swimmers to Cover Portion of Own Travel Costs for 2014 Commonwealth Games
South African swimmers based in the United States were informed this morning that they would have to cover a portion…
Youth Olympic Games Adds a Distance Event for 2014 Version
The 2014 Youth Olympic Games will have 6 more swimming medals to hand out than the 2010 version did, and those extra medals will go to distance swimmers.
USA Swimming Adds Small, Ranford to Youth Olympic Games Roster
USA Swimming has filled out their roster with two additional names for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Meghan Small and PJ (Patrick) Ransford…
Hanser Re-Emerges With Top Seed in 100 Free in Canet; Ervin and Adrian Chasing
Cal Golden Bear Anthony Ervin had the fastest morning swim in the 100 free, though it took as much to even get him into the final.
No Backstroke Wedges For Santa Clara Grand Prix After FINA Recommendation
The launch of the newly-approved “backstroke wedges” for starts has been delayed even further, and USA Swimming won’t be using…
