Preliminary Info Unveiled For 2016 European Jr Open Water Champs
The European Swimming federation has released preliminary info for the recently-rescheduled 2016 Junior Open Water European Championships.
Brazil Unveils Olympic Aquatics Stadium With Focus On Sustainability
Earlier this month, Brazil officially unveiled its Olympic Aquatics Stadium for the Rio 2016 Games, with a structural emphasis on sustainability.
Weitzeil’s 54.1 In 100 Free Leads Day 2 of Fran Crippen SMOC
Abbey Weitzeil blasted a 54.13 to win the 100 freestyle on day 2 of Mission Viejo’s Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions (SMOC).
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Pellegrini Proves Staying Power
Not all of the world record-setters from the super-suit era have lasted long in the world swimming rankings after full-body suits were banned. Federica Pellegrini is proving she can.
IOC Publishes Anti-Doping Rules For Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has released its official manual of anti-doping rules for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
Hosszu, Van Rouwendaal To Compete At Energy Standard Cup
Italy’s Energy Standard Cup will pit national teams from Great Britain, France and Italy against the Energy Standard Swimming Club team with €150,000 (or about $171,000 U.S. Dollars) in prize money on the line.
Obamas, British Royalty Talk Trash Over 2016 Invictus Games
American President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have engaged in some friendly trash talk with the British Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II regarding the upcoming Invictus Games, an athletic event for wounded warriors of the world’s militaries.
Peacock, Mellouli Win Opening Events of 2016 Fran Crippen SMOC
The 2016 Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions opened in Mission Viejo, California Thursday night, with Stephanie Peacock and Ous Mellouli earning distance wins.
Former AR Swim Coach Sentenced to 35 Years In Prison For Sex Crimes
A former club and high school swim coach in Arkansas has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexual assault and child pornography as part of a plea deal.
SwimSwam Pulse: 41% Support Canada’s Tough Olympic Cuts
Though Canada’s Olympic team could have featured more event entries with less strict selection standards, almost half of our poll respondents expressed support for Canada’s selection criteria.
South Korea Unveils Olympic Uniforms – With Zika Proofing
While the buzz about yesterday’s release of Team USA’s Olympic closing ceremony outfits was mostly fashion-based, South Korea has gone a different direction, tailoring their Olympic uniforms to ward off the Zika virus.
Poland Moves 2016 Nationals Back One Day To May 27-30
Poland has moved its national championship meet back a day, with the event now taking place from May 27 to May 30.
Pellegrini Breaks Italian Record At Short Course Addendum To Nats
Federica Pellegrini broke her own national record in the 100 free to highlight the meet, going 52.17.
FINA Hypes The #RoadToRio With 100 Days To Go (VIDEO)
We’re now officially 100 days out from the start of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and the world’s swimming federation is kickstarting the hype.
Fa’amausili Goes 6-for-6 At New Zealand Age Championships
16-year-old Gabrielle Fa’amausili won 6 events at the New Zealand Age Group Championships, as the nation selected its team for the Junior Pan Pacific Championships.
