Start Lists Revealed for Moscow World Cup
Cal post-grad swimmer Tom Shields is the only American we found entered on the first day in Moscow.
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
Former SC World Champion Suzaan van Biljon Retires
South Africa’s Suzaan van Biljon, who finaled at the 2012 Olympics, has retired.
Revenge of the Nerds: All-time Women’s Olympic Medal Winners
You might be surprised to learn that it’s Kirsty Coventry who has won the most individual Olympic medals, among women, of all time. Believe it. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Kirsty Coventry)
Natalie Du Toit Awarded MBE by Queen Elizabeth
Natalie du Toit has been honored for blurring the lines and motivating a generation of athletes with physical disabilities.
Indiana Hosting ‘Relay Rally’ to Challenge FINA World Records
Indiana has a chance to set 8 new World Records on Thursday. Not just the “Guinness Book of” off the wall World Records. Serious, FINA World Records.
Say No to Doping – WADA Feature Video
The video, EFFORT, was produced as a campaign to encourage athletes to achieve based on “effort,” not by using performance-enhancing drugs and cheating.
2014 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series More Than Just a Competition
In what was a very difficult 2012-2013 season for Australian Swimming one of the brightest spots was the creation of…
Germany’s Thomas Bach, Olympic Champion, Takes Over IOC President Presidency
The IOC has a new president, and for the first time, it’s an Olympic gold medal athlete. (Photo: Sven Teshcke)
FINA Unveils 2014 Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Procedure
Chad le Clos is the greatest Youth Olympics success story in swimming, having won a World Short Course title later that year, and ending up with Olympic gold in 2011, and double gold at Worlds in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Huge Decisions Loom at 125th IOC Session in Argentina, Including Host, New Sports, New President
The International Olympic Committee will change the future of sports this coming weekend.
FINA World Junior Championships *Day 6 Real-Time Recaps*
American Caeleb Dressel won the boy’s 100 freestyle in a championship and NAG record time of 48.97… (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Australia Wins the Medal Standings as the Russians Pass the Americans
Mack Horton’s dominance in the men’s freestyle events powered the Australians to the top spot in the medal standings…
South African Nationals Medalist Warren Scott Karsten Receives Two-Year Doping Ban
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Australia’s Hold Medal Table Lead, Russians & Americans Nipping
It may be a bit blurry, but the image captures Gunnar Bentz’s emotion and intensity after winning the boys’ 400 IM. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
