Australian Coach Admits To ‘Tickle Torture’, Denies Assault Of Child
Former swim coach Anthony O’Donnell admitted to police that he subjected at 13-year-old girl to “tickle torture,” but denied allegations that he indecently assaulted her.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: It’s Ledecky, But Not The Swim You Think
Katie Ledecky’s rise in one specific event could have far-reaching impacts on Team USA’s lineup for Rio and beyond.
SwimSwam Pulse: 56% Most Excited For Olympics, But 34% Pick U.S. Trials
The Olympic Games drew just over 500 of the 908 votes cast in this poll.
Truman State Swim & Dive Joins The Orange Bead Collective Movement
The swimming & diving team at Truman State University in Missouri has banded together to support mental health through a movement called the Orange Bead Collective.
Elizabeth Wasil Sets Para-WR At Jimi Flowers Classic In Colorado
Elizabeth Marks set a new SB7 world record in the 50 breaststroke to highlight the Jimi Flowers Classic in Colorado Springs.
Early Look At Rio Olympic Pool Courtesy of Louisville Coach
Louisville Cardinals assistant coach Stephanie Juncker is with one of her athletes at a training camp in Rio de Janeiro, and has passed along some outstanding photos and videos of the 2016 Olympic swimming venue.
IOC Publishes Olympic Code To Govern Cheating, Beginning In Rio
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published a new document it’s calling the Olympic Movement Code to help prevent “competition manipulation” or cheating, beginning with this summer’s Rio Olympic Games.
Votava’s 6 Pool Records Lead Minnesota Sweep of Denver, BYU
The Minnesota Golden Gophers broke 13 pool records, including 6 from senior Lauren Votava, to sweep a two-day triangular with Denver and Brigham Young in Denver.
Wyoming, Arizona State Split Thrillers In Tempe
A pair of furious road comebacks from Wyoming led to different ends in Tempe: the Cowgirls roared back to beat Arizona State, while the host Sun Devils held off the Cowboys charge.
No Change In WISCA Ranks: Madison Memorial, Monona Grove #1
For the sixth straight week, defending state champs Madison Memorial and Monona Grove are ranked #1 in Division 1 and 2, respectively, of the Wisconsin high school swimming rankings.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series At Austin – Ledecky Breaks WR At Day 3 Finals
Katie Ledecky could be chasing her own world record in the 800 free on night 3, a month after smashing the best time in history in the short course 1000.
Foreigners Charge, But Ledecky, Adrian Lead Arena PSS Points After Austin
Katinka Hosszu and Sarah Sjostrom made big pushes, but Katie Ledecky and Nathan Adrian (pictured) still lead the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series points after the Austin stop.
Ledecky’s IM, Conger’s 200 fly Among Day 3 Scratches At Austin Pro Swim
A few major scratches on night 3: Katie Ledecky’s 200 IM, Jack Conger’s 200 fly and Katinka Hosszu’s (pictured) 200 fly.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Austin: Ledecky, Sjostrom Star At Day 2 Finals
The 200 free showdown between Sarah Sjostrom and Katie Ledecky is perhaps the most anticipated event of the entire weekend, and it’ll blast off early on night 2 in Austin.
David Nolan Scratches 200 IM On Day 3 of Arena Pro Swim Austin
Short course American record-holder David Nolan won’t swim the 200 IM on the final day of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, swimming only the 100 backstroke.
