Ratings For ‘What Would Ryan Lochte Do’ Premiere Tops Kardashians
“The final ratings for Sunday’s programming are out, and the results are in!” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swimming South Africa to Expand Selection Opportunities for Worlds
After a green pool marred the championships, Dean Price says that the organization will expand its qualifying procedures. (Photo: Roland Schoeman/via Twitter)
Disappointing Day Begins Maria Lenk Trophy; de Lucca Can’t Swim Finals
NCAA Champion Joao de Lucca will hope for at best a relay swim in the 200 free after failing to gain a club affiliation in time for the 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
French Announce 25 Swimmers for World Championships; Ress to WUG’s
Eric Ress missed his bid for Worlds, but will compete for the French in two big meets this summer: The World University Games in Russia, and the Mediterranean Championships in Turkey. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Arkady Vyatchanin to Consider Nationality Change After Worlds
Russian backstroker Arkady Vyatchanin, who trains in the United States with Gregg Troy, Ryan Lochte, and the Gator Swim Club, has…
Texas A&M Hires Ryan Mallam From Indian River as New Men’s Assistant
The Texas A&M men’s team has gone outside of the NCAA ranks to hire their newest assistant coach. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
Swimming Australia Receives Huge Funding Cut from Australian Government
Swimming Australia lost around half-a-million dollars a year in government funding for 2013-2014, the Australian Olympic Committee announced today. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
PEAK’s Benjamin Ho Breaks Ryan Murphy NAG Record in 100m Back
Benjamin Ho and his coach Abi Liu pose after Ho broke Ryan Murphy’s National Age Group Record in one of his last attempts on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: Abi Liu)
British Updates: Halsall NAG Record Goes Down, Plymouth Wins National League
A previous National U-16 record held by the great Fran Halsall has been broken in the UK. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin Touch the Wall Documentary Breaks $110,000 Kickstarter Goal
It’s time to pay up. Count us among the 747 donors (as of posting) who contributed to the Kickstarter campaign…
Colorado’s Unmatchable Depth Continues Lead After Day 2 of Club Champs
(Photo Courtesy: Patrick Chai)
HardCore Swim of the Week: The Best 12-Year Old Swim Ever; Tip to Clary
We’re not splitting the award, but Clary’s 400 IM/200 Back double in Mesa deserves at least a mention in an aware called “HardCore”. (Photo Courtesy: Tyler Clary)
FINA Bureau Recommendations Include More Mixed, 200 Meter Relays; NO Underwater Cameras
FINA is still resistant to using underwater cameras to verify/overturn stroke violations. (Photo of James E. Martin Aquatics Center in Auburn courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
House of Delegates Governance Sends Out Responses on Proposed Format Changes
In a second update about proposed rules changes to the USA Swimming House of Delegates and annual convention structure, Peter…
Colorado Jumps Out to Lead After Day 1 of 2013 Collegiate Club Championships
The legendary Georgia Tech Aquatics center plays host to the 2013 Collegiate Club National Championships this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Patrick Chai)