Scott Leightman named Director, PR & Communications for USA Swimming
Leightman will oversee USA Swimming’s public relations and communications efforts, while managing the NGB’s four-member communications team and its day-to-day operations. He will serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson.
372000 die annually from drowning in five continents
372,000 annual casualties due to drowning in the five continents is dramatic. It is proven that physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and the 4th leading cause of deaths worldwide.
USADA and USA Swimming Partner to Set-Up Swimmers for Success In and Out of the Water
“We know that there is a serious problem in sports today where the win-at-all costs attitude has infiltrated all levels of competition,” said USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart.
FINA Grants Japanese Broadcast Rights to TV Asahi Through 2019
FINA is pleased to announce the renewal of the agreement with TV Asahi for the broadcasting rights of FINA competitions in Japan.
Watch the new Nike Swim Commercial for the Nike NG-1 (Video)
Swimming news / swimming video is courtesy of Nike Swim, a SwimSwam Partner Via Vimeo: Nike NG-1 Specifically engineered for…
SwimMAC Carolina announces $6 million One Lane at a Time capital campaign
SwimMAC Carolina announced the launch of a $6 million capital campaign at a press conference this afternoon, held at the…
Aussie Swimwear Labels Funky Trunks and Funkita Hit the World With Colour – Photo Vault
Iconic Aussie swimwear labels, Funky Trunks and Funkita have long been a hit for squad swimmers in Australia since their origins in 2002 but are now expanding their colourful, crazy patterns around the world…
Swimming Australia partners with Aspetar
Swimming Australia has partnered with Aspetar in Doha, for a new Altitude Performance Program in the lead up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
VIDEO: An Examination on FINA’s Tweak to the Backstroke Finish Rules
Jenna Haufler and Hugh Berryman explain the new craze that’s been sweeping the swimming nation: the illegal backstroke finish.
Glide Snorkel Now Available For Purchase
FINIS, a worldwide leader in technical swimming products announces the release of the Glide Snorkel. The Glide is a new take on the Original Swimmer’s Snorkel, first released by FINIS over 15 years ago.
Brilliant Swim announces SwimOutlet.com as official PaceWatch retailer
The PaceWatch, which Brilliant Swim launched last summer, is a slim, wearable pace clock that is simple to use and easy to see, letting swimmers focus on their swimming.
Belmont Plaza Olympic pool requesting historical information, pool records from fans
The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool, in the midst of a large-scale renovation, has requested more information from knowledgeable parties about the rich historical tradition of the pool.
Nine U.S. National Swim Team Members to Visit Novant Hemby Children’s Hospital on Wednesday
Swimming news is courtesy of USA Swimming: Nine members of the USA Swimming National Team will visit the Novant Hemby…
FINA, International Governing Body for Water, Tweaks Logo
FINA has unveiled their newly re-styled logo, above. The changes are subtle, but overall tend toward a more modernized look.
FINA Announces First Ever World Aquatics Convention in Conjunction With World Short Course Championships
Doha, Qatar will be the host of the 2014 FINA Convention.
