Articles by SwimSwam Staff

Synchro History Has Been Made, The Men Are In Thanks to FINA

The sport of synchronized swimming will make an historic move in the near future as FINA recently added mixed-gender events to its international championships.

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UC San Diego, USC Play in NCAA Water Polo Championships

The 2014 men’s NCAA Water Polo tournament is scheduled for December 6th and 7th at UC San Diego.  Yesterday USC…

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Freestyler Alexis Simpson to stay in state with Florida Gulf Coast University

Alexis Simpson (middle left) will move from Swim Florida to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles next season.

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Scottish Gas National Short Course Championships Highlight Olympic and World Medalists

Olympic, World and European medallists will line up alongside over 30 of Team Scotland’s aquatic heroes from the summer at the Scottish Gas National Short Course Championships

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Eli Broman Signs With Wisconsin – Green Bay

On the first signing day for the early period (Nov.12) Eli Broman signed a National Letter of Intent to swim for the…

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Objectivity: The Case FOR and AGAINST Phelps as Athlete of the Year

Several eyebrows were raised last night at the 2014 Golden Goggles Award Ceremony as Michael Phelps’ name was announced as…

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FGCU Earns Verbal from Finland’s IM Specialist Fanny Teijonsalo

FGCU goes overseas to add Fanny Teijonsalo to their list of Class of 2015 verbals.

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Alexis Simpson Stays Local With Verbal To FGCU

Naples native Alexis Simpson, has made her verbal commitment to the FGCU Eagles.

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Georgie Gardner Commits to FGCU Eagles

Florida Gulf Coast University picks up another commitment for the 2015-2016 season from Maine’s Georgie Gardner. Gardner made her decision…

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IRSC Transfer Barbara Caraballo Will Score Immediately For FGCU Eagles

Florida Gulf Coast University has picked up another commitment for the 2015-2016 season from Indian River State College’s Barbara Caraballo. Caraballo…

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Arena Grand Prix purse doubled to $300,000, BMW vehicles awarded to Series champs

At each meet, $1,000 will be provided for a first-place finish, $600 for second and $200 for third. In addition to the single-event prize money, the overall male and female winners of the season-long Series will earn a $10,000 bonus.

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Jay Fitzgerald inducted into Broward County Sports Hall of Fame

Coach Jay was honored for his significant contribution to the sport, developing swimmers from all levels, from the Olympics straight though to Senior and Junior Nationals, College, High School and Age Group.

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TCU Gets Verbal From Clear Creek’s Micaela Roemer

The TCU Horned Frogs have earned a verbal commitment from Micaela Roemer, who will make a good foundation piece as the program continues to grow into the Big 12.

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2014 National Select Camp Photo Vault

Many thanks to the National Select Camp attendees for sending these swimming photos, and to Kristy Kowal, former World Record Holder and Olympic medalist!

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