Nagoya, Japan Named Potential Bidder For 2026 Asian Games
The last edition of the Asian Games took place in Incheon, South Korea in 2014. Nagoya, Japan, located within the Aichi Prefecture, announced it may submit a bid to host the 2026 version of the multi-sport event.
German Law Criminalizing Athletes Caught Doping Now In Effect
Germany’s law proposing jail time for athletes testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs is now in effect.
Key Rio 2016 Olympic Venue Currently Without Power, Running Water
The venue set to host the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio is currently without power and running water.
Michael Andrew To Appear on ESPN’s Outside The Lines
The dynamic duo that is swimmer Michael Andrew and his father/coach Peter Andrew are set to appear on ESPN2’s Outside the Lines on Sunday.
The Year That Was: Elite Swimmers’ Favorite Memories of 2015
American Connor Jaeger’s 1500 silver medal in Kazan was mentioned more than once as a favorite swimming memory of 2015.
Swimming At The 2016 Olympic Games – The Complete Schedule
Take a look at what American Michael Phelps’ schedule might look like at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Budapest 2024 Bid Receives Government Funding Boost
Hungary’s central government has given a huge supportive boost to the Budapest 2024 Olympic Games bid.
2015 Swammy Awards: Jordan Wilimovsky, Male OWS Of The Year
Former NCAA standout and 2014 Pan Pacific Championships 9th place finisher in the 10k, Jordan Wilimovsky, broke out big-time in 2015.
Lopez Brings Mix of Singaporean & Int’l Athletes To PSS Austin
American Kevin Cordes, who has been training with Singaporean National Head Coach Sergio Lopez since May, will be on the roster of 12 athletes Lopez will be bringing to Austin.
Second Leg of FINA Open Water Grand Prix Cancelled
FINA has just announced that the second leg of its 2016 Open Water Swimming Grand Prix has been cancelled.
2020 Tokyo Olympics Set To Boost Japan’s Economy By At Least .6%
The Bank of Japan released a report earlier this week that increasing number of foreign tourists, as well as Olympics-related construction investments are helping to ‘expand Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Rio Declares Health State of Emergency 7 Months Out From Olympics
Governmental emergency funds are needed in order to immediately to reopen closed hospital units and clinics throughout Rio de Janeiro, the host of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Newfoundland & Labrador Club Swimmer Dies In Car Accident
The swimming community has learned of the passing of athlete Alyssa Davis, a Canadian swimmer who represented the Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador club.
Former Paralympic Swimmer Lands ESPN Gig
American Paralympic swimmer Victoria Arlen is changing gears and heading to the ESPN network beginning in January. Arlen, who earned four Paralympic…
Former Virginia High School State Champion Passes Away
Former Dominion High School swimmer, John Paul (“JP”) Popovich passed away in his sleep on December 18th.
