2013 Women’s NCAA Picks: What’s a Cal Bear or a Georgia Bulldog to Do in the 200 Medley?
Cal has a lot of options in this 200 medley relay, including using Cindy Tran on either the backstroke or butterfly legs. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 NCAA Women’s Picks: Unprecedented Depth Lives in 800 Free Relay
The Georgia women run deep in 200 freestylers, and should have no trouble taking the 800 free relay title at NCAA’s. (Photo Credit: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
College Teams Finding Alternative Training Locations Amid IUPUI Lockdown
Zionsville High School is among the pools that are opening their doors to college teams this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Zionsville Community High School)
Indianapolis Out of the Running for 2016 Olympic Trials
Indianapolis, Indiana has been knocked out of the running to host the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials. They were informed…
After Four Hours, Lockdown at IUPUI Lifted
Update: An all-clear has been issued around 5PM Eastern Time for the IUPUI campus, and athletes were allowed to leave…
Leigh Nugent Fired as Head Coach of Swimming Australia National Team
In perhaps the final straw, or a sacrificial lamb of, the chaos that has ripped through Swimming Australia since last…
Thanks in Part to Football Coach, Cincinnati to Reinstate Full Funding for Men’s Swimming Scholarships
With bad news abound in collegiate swimming for the last decade, finally some positive news. Beginning in the fall of…
Hershey Girls Sweep Relays; Smith, and Leander Break State Records in Pennsylvania
A star-packed lineup of swimmers from the Pennsylvania State Championship meet: Christina Leander, Leah Smith, Emily Cameron, Kristen Murslack, and Meaghan Raab (Photo thanks to Greg Raab)
NCAA Suspends Two New Recruiting Rules For Another 60 Days
In the next step toward reversing two pieces of the massive recruiting deregulation passed in January, the NCAA has now suspended two of its proposals. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 NCAA Women’s Picks: A&M’s Sarah Henry Gunning for Olympians in Distance Frees
Texas A&M’s Sarah Henry is the top seed in both distance races, and will have to beat an Olympian to win either at this year’s NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Jack Conger’s Coach Sue Chen Joining Machine Aquatics; Opening New U of Maryland Site
Sue Chen, coach of the country’s hottest high school swimmer at the moment, has taken a new coaching position. (Photo of Jack Conger courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Campbell Sisters Shine at Brisbane Senior Metro Championships
Across the country from the New South Wales Championships that drew most of the Australian eyes last weekend, the Brisbane…
Engine Tech Suit Up for Grabs in Women’s NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest
The Cal men are looking for a third-straight NCAA title, but this year we’ll crown our first SwimSwam NCAA Pick ‘Em Champion. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Friis, Stravius Grab Big Checks, World Leaders in “Golden Lanes” Meet in Amiens
Danish distance swimmer Lotte Friis is gearing up to defend her 1500m freestyle title in Barcelona. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
International Olympic Committee Begins 4-Day Inspection of Madrid for 2020 Bid
All three finalists for the 2020 Olympics have incredible architecture, but Madrid’s should not be undervalued even against Istanbul and Tokyo. Above is the Calle de Alca, the longest street in Madrid. (Photo: Antonio Garcia Rodriguez)
