Meet the Candidates: Tristan Formon, Eastern Zone Coach Director
Last week Tristan Formon, candidate for Eastern Zone Coach Director, was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some of our questions about what he believes the Coach Director’s responsibilities include and why he thinks he is the right man for the job.
University of Texas Hires Wyatt Collins As New Assistant Coach
The University of Texas just announced that Wyatt Collins has been named assistant coach of Men’s Swimming & Diving.
Vlad Morozov Breaks 100 IM World Record Again in Berlin
For the second consecutive weekend, Russia’s Vladamir Morozov has broken the world record in the 100 IM in the FINA World Cup series.
Interview With Jeff Gudman: Candidate for Treasurer of USA Swimming
Jeff Gudman of Lake Oswego, Oregon, has decided to run for Treasurer of USA Swimming, facing fellow nominee Bob Vincent in what is now a two-man race. Last week Mr. Gudman was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and tell us why he believes he is the right man for the job.
Lewis University Swimmer Ezekiel Towner Shot and Recovering in ICU
The shooting, which police are investigating as a drive by, left Towner in critical condition and led doctors to place him in a medically-induced coma.
Interview with Bob Vincent, Candidate for Treasurer of USA Swimming
Mr. Vincent was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some questions we had about his personal qualifications for the role, and what he thinks makes a good treasurer.
The Ongoing American Dynasty of the Women’s 800 Freestyle Relay
The women from the United States extended their reign in the 4 x 200 freestyle tonight with the all-star line up of Allison Schmitt, Leah Smith, Maya DiRado, and Katie Ledecky taking the gold medal in a time of 7:43.03.
All the Race Videos from Tuesday Night in Rio
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
Swim Off for Japanese Teammates Ikee and Uchida in Women’s 100 Free
Japanese teammates Rikako Ikee and Miki Uchida tied for 16th place in the prelims of the women’s 100 freestyle this morning, and now must compete in a swim-off to determine who will advance to the semifinals tonight.
Michael Phelps Ties for Most Individual Medals In Olympic History
Tonight in the finals of the 200 meter butterfly Michael Phelps won his 14th individual Olympic medal, tying Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for most individual Olympic medals by any athlete in any sport for Summer or Winter Olympics.
Katinka Hosszu Sets Olympic Record In 200 IM Winning Third Gold Medal
Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu blasted another Olympic record in the finals of the women’s 200 IM this evening en route to her third gold medal of these Rio Olympics.
Fu Yuanhui, Xu Jiayu Set Chinese Records in 100 Backstroke
Fu Yuanhui and Xu Jiayu both set Chinese records in the 100 meter backstroke tonight in two electrifying and surprising finals that put both swimmers on the podium.
US Men’s Water polo Falls to Spain, Faces Uphill Battle to Quarterfinals
The United States men’s water polo team suffered a 10 – 9 defeat to Spain this afternoon, which puts them at…
IPC Suspends All Russian Athletes from Entering Paralympic Games
In the most extreme anti-doping measure yet, the International Paralympic Committee has decided to forbid all Russian athletes from competing in the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Australian Coach Jacco Verhaeren Reacts to Night 1 of Olympic Finals
Team Australia kicked off the 2016 Olympic Games in record fashion yesterday on the first day of competition of the 31st Modern Olympiad.
