Leadership Culture Partly To Blame For Lack Of Dutch Medals In Pool
After claiming 4 swimming medals at the 2012 Olympic Games, the Netherlands squad wound up without hardware in Rio, save for its two open water athletes.
Can You At Least Run Faster Than Michael Phelps?
Two miles on land is on tap for Michael Phelps this week.
Le Clos, Van Der Burgh Add To South African Gold Rush At CANA
Two of South Africa’s most famous swimmers were in the pool today at the 12th CANA African Swimming Championships.
WADA Partners With Japanese Astellas On Anti-Doping Pharma Efforts
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced a new partnership with pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma out of Japan.
Annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor Race Resulted In 1 Death, 1 Critical
The annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor race took place this past Saturday, October 15th, but a tragedy was part of this year’s event.
Vietnam’s Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên Ruffles Feathers With Monster Schedule
Holding 13 individual National Records, Vietnam’s arguable best swimmer, Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên, is making some headlines outside the pool for a change.
Explore ‘Infinite Excitement’ In Tokyo 2020 Venues Video Tour
Tokyo 2020 is just 1375 days away, but you can already get a sneak peek into the anticipated venue layout here.
FINA’s Maglione Denies Blaming IOC For Soft Stance On Russians In Rio
An email sent from FINA’s Julio Maglione to the organization’s doping control review board points the finger at the IOC regarding Russian aquatic athletes’ eligibility in Rio.
Schooling, Goh Earn Singaporean National Day Honors
Joseph Schooling and Theresa Goh were recognized by the Signaporean government for their outstanding achievements in Rio.
Belmonte’s Coach Vergnoux Named Coach Of The Year By AETN
Mireia Belmonte had a rough road, but ultimately won gold in Rio, under the direction of longtime coach Fred Vergnoux.
Mission Viejo City Council Approves $10 Million Marguerite Renovations
Renovation plans for the storied Marguerite Aquatics Center, home of the Mission Viejo Nadadores, have unanimously been approved by the Mission Viejo City Council this week.
Park Tae Hwan Clocks 1:45.01 200 Free At Korean Sports Festival
In his first competition post-Rio, South Korea’s Park Tae Hwan throws down a couple of nasty freestyle times.
Something May Be Brewing At Bond As McEvoy Welcomes New Talent
“It’d be great to have more people on the team,” says the fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, of his Bond University club.
#PhelpsFace Meets Jim Parsons In New Commercial (Watch)
#PhelpsFace appears in new Intel ad….as does ‘Chad Le Clos’.
Cate Campbell’s Coach Wants To Keep Medal Contenders Out Of Spotlight
Simon Cusack, coach of world record holder Cate Campbell, points to his athlete’s having been in the spotlight in the lead-up to Rio as part of the reason she faltered individually.
