Madisyn Cox Came to Greensboro to Race (Video)
Madisyn Cox walked away from the 2018 U.S. Winter National Championships with gold medals in the 200 IM and 400 IM, as well as a 4th-place finish in the 200 breaststroke and a 6th-place finish in the 100 breaststroke.
Jacob Pebley Talks 200 Freestyle Victory & Short Course Worlds (Video)
Jacob Pebley of Team Elite showcased his versatility and snuck by the middle of the pool out of lane 2 for the win.
Michael Chadwick: From 50 Freestyle DQ to 100 Free Victory (Video)
You don’t see Nathan Adrian losing the 100 free all too often, but he was just touched out by Team Elite’s Michael Chadwick at the wall, 48.57 to 48.59. Those are both great times for right now, as they rank #2 and #3 in the world rankings.
“Let Pain Be Your Guide”: Ross Dant On Training & Winter Nats (Video)
Last weekend, SwimSwam caught up with Junior Pan Pacs distance freestyle champion Ross Dant, who filled us in on his fall training, preparation for Winter Nationals, and end-of-season goals.
Bill Gates & Japan Sports Agency Team Up for Sustainable Development
The endeavor, named ‘Our Global Goals,’ is a partnership between the philanthropic Gates Foundation and the Japan Sports Agency that will use the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as a platform to raise awareness for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals by publicizing them through the 2020 Olympic Games.
Falsified Safety Data Delays Tokyo 2020 Aquatics Center Construction
Construction on the Olympic Aquatics Center for the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, has hit a snag following the recent reveal of falsified earthquake safety data by Tokyo-based firm KYB.
Asia Seidt Doubles Up As Kentucky Sweeps LSU in Home Opener
University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State University Lancaster Aquatic Center (Lexington, KY) Short Course Yards Results Scores: Men UK 189…
Following Youth Olympics, Buenos Aires Considers 2032 Olympics Bid
Following last week’s conclusion of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, host city Buenos Aires has entered the conversation as a potential contestant to host the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
CIA Charges 7 Russian Operatives for Anti-Doping Cyber Attacks
Earlier this month, a federal grand jury in Pennsylvania indicted seven Russian military intelligence officers on charges of hacking American and international anti-doping agencies and sports federations, thereby accessing data and medical records of 250 athletes from about 30 countries.
Freshmen Take Lead as Virginia Doubles Up Against Penn State
The University of Virginia opened it season with a pair of wins that highlights the talent and versatility of its large freshman class.
Reece Whitley Drops 1:56 200 Breast as Cal Men Down Pacific
The Cal-Berkeley men kicked off their dual meet season Wednesday morning with some mid-week racing at home.
SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Karla Breaststroke
The purpose of combining the single-arm butterfly with the no-breath breaststroke is to ensure energy continues going forward during the recovery.
WADA Reinstates Russia With Lower-Than-Planned Standards of Compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) voted Thursday to officially reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), officially ending the nearly three-year…
USA Swimming Athletes’ Committee: “We insist that WADA stands with us”
On Wednesday, the USA Swimming Athletes’ Committee released a statement in response to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) plan to…
USOC Responds to WADA Recommendation to Reinstate RUSADA
Today the USOC released a statement expressing its hopes that WADA will make a decision that restores athletes’ confidence in the international anti-doping system, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
