Trials Semifinalist Nick Thorne Wins 100 Fly on Day 3 of Gresham Sectionals
The men’s version of the 100 fly was won by Olympic Trials semifinalist Nick Thorne from Arizona. Thorne swam to the wall in 54.84 to take the title.
Distance Swimmer Jerad Kaskawal Verbally Commits to Arizona
The Arizona Wildcats have picked up some distance talent after FAST Swim Team’s Jared Kaskawal has verbally committed to join them in Tucson for the upcoming season.
Arizona Wildcats Pick Up Verbal From Oregon-Based Sprinter Jamie Stone
The Arizona Wildcats have picked up another verbal commitment, this time on the women’s side from Oregon-based sprinter Jamie Stone.
USA Women Defeat Russia 16-5 In San Diego To Start Three Game Series
A capacity crowd at Cathedral Catholic High School played host to the first match in a three game series between the U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team and Russia.
Ruck Posts 1:59.9 200 Free to Win Another Title at Gresham Sectionals
On the second night of the 2016 Greshman Sectionals in Oregon, Canadian Olympian Taylor Ruck added another event win, this time taking the title in the women’s 200 free.
Brandt Nigro Joins Swim Coaching Staff at Marshall University
Brandt Nigro has been named assistant swimming coach at Marshall University, as announced today by head coach Bill Tramel.
Grinnellian Joshua Tibatemwa Trains for the Olympics
Grinnell College swimmer Joshua Tibatemwa ’19 will be making a splash on the international scene in August.
Spanish Olympic Team Hires Private Security Firm for Rio
One of the top concerns as we head towards the 2016 Olympic Games is the security in the host city, Rio de Janeiro. As a result of these concerns, the Spanish Olympic team has hired private security to protect their athletes at the Games.
Park Tae Hwan Entered in 4 Events for Rio, Including 100 Free
Korean Olympian Park Tae Hwan, who was officially given an Olympic bid to Rio after an emergency KOC meeting in early July, is entered in 4 events for the Games. Park’s schedule includes not only his traditional 200, 400, and 1500 free, but also the 100 free.
Nevada Hires Pack Alum Mengjiao Mi as Assistant Coach
Recently hired University of Nevada head swimming & diving coach Brendan Bray has announced the hiring of former Wolf Pack swimmer Mengjiao Mi as an assistant coach.
U.S. Olympic Team Announcement Show Set for Saturday Live on Periscope
Tony Azevedo, Tamika Catchings and Kerri Walsh Jennings will join the United States Olympic Committee on Saturday (July 23) in Los Angeles, as the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team is announced during the Road to Rio Tour presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance on Venice Beach.
Stirling Olympians depart for Rio
Students and staff bid farewell to members of the University of Stirling’s sensational swim squad as they jetted off to the unforgettable backdrop of Rio, to fly the flag for Team GB at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Despite DQ at Trials, Santo Condorelli Will Swim 100 Fly in Rio
With the 100 fly now on his roster, Condorelli will swim 4 races in Rio. His Olympic lineup includes the 100 fly, 50 and 100 freestyles, and the 400 free relay.
Missy Franklin Talks Training Camp, Team Aspect of Swimming (Video)
Franklin, who won 4 gold medals at the 2012 Olympics, will be swimming the 200 back, 200 free, and the free relays in Rio. She’ll be looking to defend her title in the 200 back, which she won in London with a World Record time of 2:04.06.
SuperSport goes all out for Rio Olympics
If it moves, SuperSport will be there for every angle of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro with no fewer than seven 24-hour channels being broadcast.
