Lijun Zu Wins Men’s 10K Olympic Qualifier, 14 Others Punch Rio Ticket
Lijun Zu lead the charge of fifteen Olympic qualifiers today in Setubal, Portugal at the 2016 Marathon Swimming Olympic Qualifier
Women’s 10K Olympic Qualifier Breakdown: 25 Swimmers Set to Compete
Aurelie Muller (above) will join 24 other athletes in the women’s 10k Marathon Swim in Rio.
Xin Xin Tops Olympic 10K OW Qualifier, 15 More Athletes Set for Rio
Nine athletes, led by China’s Xin Xin, qualified to for the women’s marathon 10k swim in Rio earlier today. They will join the top 10 swimmers from the 2015 FINA World Championships and another 5 continental representatives in Rio.
Aussie Open Water Swimmers Get Second Shot at Olympic Selection
This weekend, June 11 and 12 will be the final opportunity for our open water swimmers to qualify for the Australian Olympic Team for Rio 2016 as they take on the FINA Open Water 10km course in Setubal, Portugal.
Australian Paralympic Team Uniform Revealed
The Australian Paralympic Team will sport uniforms made from industry-leading companies.
Abood, Magnussen, Roberts Added to 2016 Australian Olympic Roster
James Magnussen won’t get the opportunity to defending his Olympic silver medal in the 100 free this August, but he will get the chance to help Australia revive its 400 free relay in Rio.
Jessica Ashwood Breaks Own Aussie 800 Free Record In Santa Clara
Australian Jessica Ashwood broke her own 800 free national record in Santa Clara with a scorching time of 8:18.14.
Hardcore: Video Montage Of Aussie Madison Wilson’s Tough Training
In the pool, in the gym, on the yoga mat…Aussie Madi Wilson puts her body through everything in the hopes of stepping onto the podium in Rio.
Australian Open Water Swimmers Getting Creative with Acclimatization
Chelsea Gubecka and Kareena Lee have been working with the Queensland Academy of Sport to prepare for the temperature of the water at the FINA Open Water World Cup in Portugal…
Verhaeren Targets Improving Daily Performance Environments for Coaches
In an exclusive interview with SwimSwam Jacco Verhaeren discussed how he has focused on helping coaches optimize their daily performance environments…
Aussie Doping Authority Slashes Budget By 20% Ahead Of Rio
In the midst of worldwide doping scandals within the realm of sports, the Australian Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is seeing its budget and operating staff numbers slashed.
$45 Million Spent on Australian Swimming in Hopes of Future Glory
Since 2012 Swimming Australia has received approximately $45 million of the $300 million given out through the Winning Edge program…
Western Australia Honors Throssell, Cook & Sullivan
Tamsin Cook (right), is the youngest member of Australia’s 2016 Olympic Team and also Western Australia’s Age Swimmer of the Year.
Horton Lucky to Walk Away From Car Accident With Minor Injuries
On the weekend Australian distance star Mack Horton flipped his Land Rover in a single vehicle accident…
The Process of Change on the Australian National Team
A thorough review of the organization after the 2012 Olympics Swimming Australia made sweeping changes that appear to have altered the national team environment in a very positive way…
