Burnell and Foden Highlight England’s ASA Awards
Among the 2016 ASA Aquatic award winners was the 2016 Performance Athlete of the Year for Open Water, Jack Burnell.
Study Shows Continued Decrease In England’s Swimming Participation
According to recent data tabulations, the nation of England has seen a significant decrease in the number of adults swimming at least once a week.
Larkin May Be Leaning Towards Commercial, Home Of Campbell Sisters
On his coaching tour, 2016 Olympic silver medalist Mitch Larkin of Australia may have found a ‘swimming family’ under Simon Cusack at Commercial Swimming Club.
In Briefs 11/30/16: Phelps To Give Award, Cook Nominated, YMCA Rename
Michael Phelps presenting an award is among today’s In Briefs, your quick hit list of swimming stories from around the web.
Amid Criticism, Hungarian Federation Head Gyárfás Resigns From Post
Of Hungarian Federation head Tamas Gyárfás’ resignation, multiple Olympic gold medalist Katinka Hosszu says, “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
Swimming To Be Treated As School Subject In Victoria, Australia
The state of Victoria, Australia, will now be required to include swim lessons among its school subjects such as math and science.
Oleksiak Adds ‘Loonie Luck’ To Windsor Pool For SC World C’ships
A lucky loonie from the year Penny Oleksiak was born has been thrown into the Windsor pool construction ingredients.
Watch Boomer Phelps’ Adorable Swim Lesson
Boomer Phelps takes to a Baltimore pool to get his water safety skills on with Mom and Dad.
Rie Kaneto Earns Citizens Medal of Honor In Japan
At 28, Rie Kaneto of Japan inspires youth around the nation of Japan, including her home prefecture.
Maddie Groves Brings Home Bond’s Sportswoman Of The Year Award
Maddie Groves of Australia wins Bond University’s Blues Award for Sportswoman of the Year…..again.
Simona Quadarella Becomes Italy’s Fastest Short Course 1500 Freestyler
Italian swimmer Simona Quadarella scored a new national mark in the women’s 1500 short course freestyle.
Stirling Coaching Duo Higson & Tigg Earn Another Accolade
Sitrling coaches Ben Higson and Steven Tigg recognized by Sports Scotland.
Aussie Training Change-up: Fraser-Holmes Joins McEvoy At Bond
Thomas Fraser-Holmes moves under Richard Scarce at Bond University, the home swimming club of speedster Cameron McEvoy.
11/24/16 In Briefs: Commonwealth Games, Schooling & El Segundo
Catch up on the smaller swimming stories from around the web.
Tollcross Int’l Swimming Center Improvements Ready For 2017
The Tollcross International Swimming Center in Glasgow, Scotland, is set to undergo a £6million ($7.4m) worth of improvements beginning early 2017.
