First Big Debate Heats Up at USA-Swimming Convention Surrounding 2012 U.S. Open
At this week’s USA-Swimming convention in Jacksonville, Florida, the first big debate has sparked in the Senior Development meeting. This…
Michael Phelps' Head and Shoulders Endorsement Kicks Off Olympic Endorsement Season
Once every quadrennial( about four years) before the summer Olympics, a marketing fervor begins. Swimming is one of the biggest…
Three USA Aquatics Sports Athletes Nominated for Sportswoman of the Year
USA Swimming announced today that two of their athletes were nominated by the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2011 Sportswoman of the…
FINA Offers Brief Clarifications on Albert Subirats Decision
Following the CAS’ Press Release this morning, FINA has put out a brief release of its own about the situation….
How Would Texas A&M's Seemingly Definite Move to the SEC Affect the Swimming Landscape? [Updated: 8/25]
[Updated 8/25: According to Texags.com, which has been on the leading edge of this entire situation, Texas A&M has requested…
In Briefs: Lara Jackson Signs with FINIS (with assist from Annie Chandler)
Tucson Ford Aquatics swimmer Lara Jackson has signed with swimwear and swim-equipment manufacturer FINIS Inc, according to family’s personal blog, and…
[Pictures Added] Ribbon-Cutting Weekend for $19 Million Greensboro Aquatic Center Features Katie Hoff Appearance, US Synchro National Team Performance
This Thursday, August 25th, 2011, will be the official opening of the brand-new, $19-million Greensboro Aquatic Center. The official ribbon-cutting…
USA Left High and Dry Again: No Olympic Bid for 2020 Games
The United States will not submit a bid for the 2020 Olympics, the USOC told the media today. Interested countries…
China's Jing Liu Receives Warning for Positive Prednisone Test
FINA has announced that China’s Jing Liu has received a warning, issued by the Chinese Swimming Association, for a positive…
Press Release: Former USC All-American Lindsay Benko Mintenko among 16 Trojans selected for the 10th class of USC's Athletic Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES–Sixteen Trojan luminaries have been selected to the 10th class of USC’s Athletic Hall of Fame and they will…
FINA: No Positive Doping Tests at World Champioships
FINA Doping Control Review Board Chairman Dr. Andrew Pipe has reported that there were not any positive doping tests throughout the entire…
Roland Schoeman Guest Editorial: Steroids, Swimming, and Dangerous Precedents
Today we welcome a very special guest, Roland Schoeman, to The Swimmers Circle to weigh in on the Cesar Cielo debate. Roland…
ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports Give Swimming Front-Page Love
Might swimming be turning a corner in the mainstream media coverage? At the least, it’s going from a “once every…
Injury Sustained During Drug Testing Causes Russia's Chaun to Withdraw from World Championships
In a worst-nightmare scenario, Russian swimmer Anastasia Chaun has withdrawn from the World Championships, which are to begin next week, after…
Shanghai Roundup: To Tweet or Not to Tweet?; Open Water Eve; Enter Sandman
This article, posted by the San Francisco Chronicle, indicates that swimmers will lose access to much of their social media…
