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…
USOC Announces $10 Million Commitment to Create New Sexual Abuse Agency Across Organizations
In a press conference yesterday afternoon, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced a new $10 million agency to oversee sexual…
Adrian Warms Up With 22.1 in 50 Free on Day 1 at Mare Nostrum – Canet
Nathan Adrian (above) and teammate Anthony Ervin are the two top seeds in the men’s 50 free.
Gorman, Gubecka to Swim-Off on World Cup for Spot on Australian Pan Pacs Roster
Veteran Melissa Gorman will have a race-within-a-race for a spot on the Australian Pan Pacs team.
Nick Pachiolo Added to USA Swimming List of Permanently Banned Individuals
18-year old Nick Pachiolo has been added to the USA Swimming list of Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible, in a sobering…
Sycerika McMahon Headlines 10 Northern Irish Swimmers for Commonwealth Games
All-time, 11 different countries have won aquatics medals at the Commonwealth Games. Northern Ireland is not among those countries, but…
Hannah Moore, Justin Wright to Lead USA Swimming Youth Olympic Games Team
Justin Wright will lead a team of 6 (so far) to the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.
Wales Announces 23, Led by Lowe, Davies, and Carlin, for 2014 Commonwealth Games
23 swimmers have been named to the Welsh swimming roster for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland: 7 preselected…
