Rosendahl, Young Take Silver on Day 2 of Madrid Grand Prix
Competition continued for Team USA at the Madrid Grand Prix as Olivia Rosendahl and Katrina Young captured the silver medal in the women’s 10-meter synchro at the Madrid Grand Prix.
Spain Bests Defending Champ Hungary to Open Water Polo Championships
Host Spain opened its campaign with a convincing 13-9 win against title-holder Hungary in the women’s tournament. Russia nearly equaled the Netherlands’ single-game scoring record of 37 goals from 1985 while netting 35 against Turkey.
12 Hints You Might Be a Hovering, Helicopter Swim Parent
Here are 12 things we may do around the pool our kids should take over as they grow. Some we should never do.
Schultz Wins Bronze on First Day of Madrid Grand Prix
Brooke Schultz (Fayetteville, Arkansas) clinched the bronze medal for Team USA in Friday’s women’s 3-meter finals on day one of the Madrid FINA Grand Prix.
International Swimming League 2018 Event To Launch With $2.1 million In Prize and Appearance Money
The inaugural International Swimming League event is set to take place in December with a total fund of $2.1 million dollars (US) in prize and appearance money. The ISL event will not clash with the FINA World Short Course championships, being held on December 11-16, 2018.
European Water Polo Championships Set to Kick Off in Barcelona
The 33rd edition of the LEN European Water Polo Championships is to kick off on Saturday in Barcelona and it promises two weeks of thrilling action, featuring 16 men and 12 women teams.
Northeastern Announces 2018-19 Schedule, Including Two Home Meets
Courtesy: Northeastern Athletics BOSTON – Northeastern women’s swimming and diving head coach Roy Coates announced the Huskies’ 2018-19 schedule on…
Nebraksa-Kearney Names Becky O’Connell as Head Women’s Coach
Nebraska-Kearney Interim Athletic Director Marc Bauer announced today that Becky O’Connell is taking over the reins of UNK’s women’s swimming program.
Australian Swim Team to Raise Awareness of Great Barrier Reef
Members of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team training in Cairns will soon swap the pool for the coral covered ocean as they explore the outer Reef on a Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef expedition on Saturday July 21.
Wingate Adds York College Coach Greg Doyle as Assistant Swimming Coach
Wingate University head swimming coach Kirk Sanocki and vice-president and director of athletics Steve Poston announce the appointment of Greg Doyle as assistant men’s and women’s swimming coach.
SwimMom Musings: Coaches Who Shine and Those Who Don’t
If you’ve been in this sport long enough every swimmer has had their share of the best, worst. and those in the middle. Sometimes swimmers don’t even realize what they have until they are gone.
Ransford, Amaltdinov Among 28 Member Big Ten Medal of Honor Class
Twenty-eight students from 17 different sports were honored with the prestigious award, which was established in 1915 and was the first award in intercollegiate athletics to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on athletics.
St. Bonaventure’s Sean McNamee Moves to Asst. Athletics Dir. Role
Longtime St. Bonaventure men’s swimming coach Sean McNamee has been named Assistant Athletics Director for Advancement. He will leave the coaching role he has held for the past 26 years, taking over his new duties immediately.
Penn State Altoona Tabs Bradley Brooks as Head Coach
Penn State Altoona Athletics has announced the hiring of Bradley Brooks as the next head coach of its men’s and women’s swimming program.
What Keeps Kids Coming Back to the Pool?
What are the motivating factors that keep our children interested in swimming? Why do they want to stick with a sport that is so demanding with practice before and after school, plus weekends for 50 weeks a year?
