Tokyo 2020 Olympic Costs Rise To $15 Billion With Security Measures
The price tag on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is on the rise, with anti-terrorism measures boosting the projected costs to around $15 billion, per Sputnik News.
2015 Swammy Awards: Viktoria Gunes, World Jr Swimmer of the Year
Turkey’s Viktoria Zeynep Gunes not only rose to the top of the world in junior swimming, she actually rose to the top of the senior level as well.
Judge Dismisses Parts of University of Virginia Hazing Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed certain portions of the hazing lawsuit filed by a former University of Virginia freshman against five then-upperclassmen on the team.
University of the Ozarks Adds Men’s & Women’s Swimming Programs
The University of the Ozarks will add men’s and women’s swimming to its roster of sports beginning in 2016-2017, and the school has named its first head coach.
Notre Dame’s Matt Tallman Taking Indefinite Leave of Absence
Coaching shakeups continue at Notre Dame as the school announced men’s head swimming & diving coach Matt Tallman will be taking a leave of absence beginning immediately.
2015 Swammy Awards: Emily Overholt, Canadian Female Swimmer of the Year
Just 17 at the time, Overholt earned three Pan Ams medals, tied for the most among Canadian women and second on the entire Canadian team behind Santo Condorelli.
Hosszu, Rylov Early Bonus Leaders At Salnikov Cup
After day 1 of the 2015 Salnikov Cup, Katinka Hosszu and Evgeny Rylov have the top individual swims in FINA points, putting them in the driver’s seats for the meet’s biggest bonuses.
Cseh, Hosszu Among Headliners at 2015 Salnikov Cup In Russia
Hungarian world champs Laszlo Cseh and Katinka Hosszu will be among the swimmers chasing bonuses at this weekend’s Salnikov Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Defending Champs Remain Atop 12/17 CSCAA DII & DIII Polls
Queens Leads Division II, Kenyon Men, Emory Women Top DIII
Swimming Australia Extends Coach Jacco Verhaeren Through 2020
Swimming Australia announced this week that it has extended the contract of National Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren through the next Olympic cycle ending in 2020.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Katie Ledecky’s 1000 Free By The Numbers
While the weekend was chock full of huge swims between the Duel in the Pool, both Winter Junior National Championships and the Nation’s Capital Invite, there’s still one swim that’s head and shoulders above the rest.
Minna Atherton Takes Sole Possession of 100 Back Junior World Record
Previously tied for the Junior World Record in the 100 backstroke, Australia’s Minna Atherton nabbed the record all for herself Wednesday with a 59.37 at the Queensland Championships.
Music Video: Marist College At Loyola H2ounds Invitational
Check out the music video above, reliving the Marist College Red Foxes performances at the Loyola University H2ounds Invitational.
2015 Swammy Awards: Kanako Watanabe, Asian Female Swimmer of the Year
Over the past three World Championships, Kanako Watanabe has risen from an also-ran to an all-around international star.
Illinois High School Swim Coach Resigns Amid Accusations
A high school swim coach in Illinois has resigned as allegations surface about potential inappropriate conduct with a student, Patch.com reports.
