In Briefs 04/22/15: IOC Learning Initiative, Rangelova Snags Olympic Standards, OHSAA State Meet Tradition Continues
The IOC takes on athlete education initiative, Bulgaria’s Rangelova makes waves and the OHSAA State Meet remains in Canton, Ohio in this edition of In Briefs.
Meilutytė & Bilis Highlight Lithuanian Worlds Roster
Ruta Meilutytė and Simonas Bilis are among the Lithuanian athletes set to travel to Kazan.
Good Swimming News: University of Sioux Falls Adds Women’s Swimming & Diving Program
There’s a new women’s swimming & diving program coming to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Australian Squad Set for 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championships
The Australian squad set to compete at the 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championships has been announced, with a total of…
Park Tae Hwan’s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to Negligence; Park to Testify
The doctor involved in South Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan’s notorious injection faces court on charges of professional negligence.
University of Indianapolis’ Head Coach Kinkead Announces Retirement
The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) has just announced the retirement of head swimming and diving coach Gary Kinkead. As one…
2015 Euro Games Host Azerbaijan Opens Aquatic Palace With Presidential Ribbon-Cutting
Azerbaijan’s President and First Lady attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their country’s Aquatic Palace, the site of the 2015 Euro Games’ swimming, diving and synchronized swimming competitions.
Texas Loads Up on Big 12 Post-Season Awards
Will Licon earned the Big 12 conference’s Men’s Swimmer of the Year award after wrapping up a season which included two NCAA titles (400 IM and 200 breaststroke).
Myles Brown Earns Fourth Gold at 2015 South African Nationals
Myles Brown has certainly made a statement at the 2015 South African Nationals, adding his fourth individual title of the meet.
Italian Swimmers Dotto, Orsi Among Those Headed To Auburn For Training Camp
Luca Dotto is on an Italian squad headed to Auburn for speed camp leading up to the Pro Swim Series – Charlotte.
FINA Follows IOC In Releasing Compensation Figures
“The IOC ethics commission invites all the sports organizations of the Olympic movement to establish a similar policy and make…
Hungary May Hop On Board the 2024 Olympic Bidding Train
Boston, Hamburg, Rome, Paris….now possibly Budapest may join the list of likely bidders for the 2024 Olympic Games.
2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Michael Phelps returns to competition with his first event of the Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa meet, the men’s 100m butterfly.
Le Clos Charges to 200 Fly Victory on Day 4 of 2015 South African Nationals
Chad Le Clos powers his way to a win in the 200 butterfly, then doubles up and earns the top seed out of the 200 IM semi-finals on day 4 of the 2015 South African Nationals
2015 Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Scratch Report
Michael Phelps is set to compete this morning in Mesa – his first race since coming off his competitive suspension.