Akihiro Yamaguchi Breaks World Record in Japan!
Akihiro Yamaguchi very nearly broke 2:07 in the 200 breaststroke at Japan’s National Sports Festival on Saturday.
Finnish Swim Star, Lotta Nevalainen, will Attend North Carolina State
As the college recruiting season beats up, North Carolina State has gotten the first taste of the payoff from their…
Clement Lefert Retires; Pellegrini Picks Lucas as Coach
Federica Pellgrini meets her new boss, same as the old boss (Photo Courtesy: Alan Philip Muler)
Sprint News 9/13/12: Sean Kelly Back on Deck for Brits; Coutts Engaged; Miami Group Grows For a Few Days
Australian Matt Targett is one of two swimmers who will prepare for the Fast Lane competition in Miami. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
US Grand Prix Series to Feature “A” and “B” Cuts
New information is out today on the slightly-modified Grand Prix series for the first part of the quaddrenial, that in part…
SwimMAC’s Brandon Drawz Wins Vote for OIOC Chair
In other news coming out of the convention, Carol Zeleski will retire next summer as the Chair of the FINA Technical Committee.
Tracy Duchac Named Stanford Women’s Assistant
The Stanford women won the 400 free relay at NCAA’s this year, a tradition they will look to continue by bringin in Duchac as their new assistant. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Loughborough ITC Coach Ben Titley Takes Similar Job in Canada
Swim News: Ben Titley heads to Canada to lead their National Training Center in Toronto, Ontario.
James Magnussen to Anchor Aussie Fast-Lane Meet
Maggie the Missle didn’t have an ideal Olympics, but there’s still a lot of cash on the table for him in Brazil.
Sprint News 9/12/12: Date Set for Curl Hearing; Olympic Furniture for Sale
Swim News: “CUBU Swim Club founder Rick Curl’s hearing date is set for Sept 19th, after the USA Swimming convention this week in Greensboro.”
Iowa, Louisville Announce Changes to Collegiate Staffs
The Iowa breaststroke group will get some help from a new assistant next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USAS Convention: Frank Busch Considering Capping Numbers, Not Times, For Trials
Frank Busch rattled the House of Delegates meeting on Wednesday morning when discussing the 2016 Olympic Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Breaking: USA Swimming BOD Approves Funding for Open Water Coaches
After a vocal outcry from swimmers like Alex Meyer, USA Swimming’s Board of Directors has decided to fund coaches for the FINA World Cup series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Bob Bowman to Join British Performance Review
As Michael Phelps walks away from the flashbulbs, Bob Bowman has already learned his first assignment as a part of the TSE Consulting group. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
