British Swimming Announces Appeals Procedure for World Championship Team
Great Britain has announced a fast-track appeals process with concerns over a limited roster size for the World Championships. (Photo of Adam Brown: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Four-Time Stanford All-American Jack Lane “Taking a Year Off”
Stanford All-American Jack Lane, who finished 16th at NCAA’s in the 100 fly, won’t swim for the Cardinal next season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Purdue Men Sign One of Top Classes in Program History for 2013-2014 Season
Lyam Dias (above at the 2013 NCAA Championships) will have some company next year in what had been, but is no longer, a thin Purdue breaststroke group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
YMCA Star Komarov Among 13 in Class for Ohio State Men
The Ohio State men’s program has just graduated a majority of their top-tier freestyle group. Of the 12 spots on…
Hardcore Swim of the Week: A Pair of 4:02’s for the World Champion Muffat
The HardCoreSwim of the week goes to France’s Camille Muffat, who despite jet-setting around Europe put up the world’s two-fastest…
2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths
In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Muffat Swims World Best 400 Free Again, Manaudou Beats Bousquet in 50
Day 1 of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy did not disappoint, with a handful of Meet Records and a World Leader going on the boards. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
Just 11 Hours In, Jellyfish Sting Derails McCardel
Australian Chloe McCardel made it about a quarter of the way between Cuba and Florida before jellyfish stings forced her to to abandon her quest. (Photo Courtesy: Chloe McCardel)
Maricopa County Won’t File Charges Against Greg Winslow
The Maricopa County attorney’s office announced today that it has decided not to file sexual assault charges against Greg Winslow, the…
Former Diversity Consultant Ben Sheppard Added to USA Swimming Banned List
Ben Sheppard, a former coach of the Oakland Undercurrents and USA Swimming diversity consultant, has received a permanent ban from…
Dykstra Brings Former UNT Assistant Lowry to Utah
Michelle Lowry, a former standout at Denver, has rejoined Utah’s new head coach Joe Dykstra at his new job. (Photo Courtesy: DU Athletics)
Connor Jaeger Named University of Michigan Athlete of the Year
Michigan athletics is having a banner season, and Connor Jaeger still stood out among the crowd as the 2012-2013 Male Athlete of the Year. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
WUG Qualifiers Who Make World Champs Team Won’t Be Replaced
Arizona’s Kevin Cordes is the most likely among the World University Games team members to be bumped up to the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michael Andrew Turns Pro, Youngest Male in U.S. Swimming History
“Swimmers turning pro in high school isn’t unheard of. Michael Phelps signed his first endorsement deal on October 4th, 2001 with Speedo, a few months after his 16th birthday.”
USA WUG Open Water Rosters, Coaching Changes, Non-Olympic Events Announced
Emily Brunemann was one of four swimmers named to the 2013 World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)