USA Swimming House of Delegates Approves Membership Dues Increase
The House of Delegates has passed the dues increase beginning in 2015.
Wielgus: “Cancer Has Made Me a Better Leader”
USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus gave his “State of the Sport” address on Saturday. In addition to his health, Wielgus also addressed USA Swimming’s opposition to SB 131.
Stratton: Dues Increase Most Important Item at HOD Vote
Based on conversation both here on SwimSwam and elsewhere, the USA Swimming-proposed dues increase is certainly the most heated topic…
Stephanie Rice Eyeing 2014 Commonwealth Games for Swimming Swan Song
Stephanie Rice is considering one more go at swimming before retiring. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katie Ledecky Wins ‘Performance Award’ at USAS Convention
Katie Ledecky (center) beat Lotte Friis (left) and Lauren Boyle (right) to win the women’s 1500 free in Barcelona in one of the best racesever. (Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Emily Kopas Gets Second Entry on the USA Swimming Junior National Team
Floridia Emily Kopas has been added as a 7th member of the 2013-2014 Junior National Team in the 200 breaststroke. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
TCU Completely Refreshes Coaching Staff For 2013-2014 Season
TCU, after a bit of a facelift to their natatorium, have given a bit of a facelift to their coaching staff as well. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Australia Seeking IPC Clarification Over Freney Snub
Swimming Australia is up-in-arms in early September after Jacqueline Freney has been overlooked by the International Paralympic Committee in their nominees for…
Bowling Green State Adding Diving to 3rd-Placed MAC Team
Bowling Green State will get a big boost for their conference-level efforts in the 2014-2015 season.
USA Swimming Posts Qualifying Standards for Minneapolis Grand Prix
Ryan Lochte was one of the few elites that made the trek for the Minneapolis Grand Prix last year. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
What’s Next in the Diana Nyad Conversation?
Diana Nyad has answered her critics. What now? (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Hagino Breaks Student Championship Records; Shioura Nearly Gets National Records
Japan’s Kosuke Hagino had one last stellar long course meet in him before closing the championship season. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Sun Yang Shines at Chinese National Games on Final Day
Sun Yang wrapped up his run of 5 gold medals at this meet, including sweeping the 200, 400, and 1500 freestyles, by winning the men’s 1500 in 14:53.17. Sun pushed a little bit early in this race, to give himself a clear view of the field, but then largely seemed to cost to that winning time that was 22 seconds slower than his own World Record. (Image courtesy of Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
NJIT, Incarnate Word Men’s Programs Bring Geographical Expansion to CCSA in 2013-2014
The CCSA has added three new men’s teams for the 2013-2014 season. (Courtesy: Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association)
Germany’s Thomas Bach, Olympic Champion, Takes Over IOC President Presidency
The IOC has a new president, and for the first time, it’s an Olympic gold medal athlete. (Photo: Sven Teshcke)
