British Swimming Creates New Athlete Of The Year Award To Honor Excellence
British Swimming launched a new award to recognize outstanding athletic achievement for it’s swimmers following one of the most successful seasons for British swimmers ever which concluded with the British topping the medal tables at the 2014 European Championships.
Indie Swimming USRPT Interview with Chris Van Slooten, Coach of Fork Union Military Academy
Chris Van Slooten, Head Swimming Coach at Fork Union Academy, in Fork Union, Virginia, describes his experience implementing USRPT with his team. His comments were captured at the 2014 ASCA conference in Jacksonville, FL.
Ryan Lochte and Tyler Clary Headline 2014 Nico Sapio Trophy In Genoa, Italy – Photo Vault
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these great swimming photos.
2014 Trofeo Nico Sapio Photo Vault: SwimMAC Stars Shine in Italy
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these swimming photos.
Gloria Sports Arena is the Top Partner of 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention
FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation), the world governing body for the sport of Aquatics, has announced Gloria Sports Arena as an Official Top Partner of the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention.
Fran Halsall breaks British 50 back record at Tokyo World Cup
Fran Halsall broke a national record that was less than a year old while winning the 50 backstroke at the Tokyo World Cup event.
Great Britain Sending 13 to Tokyo and 15 to Singapore
British Swimming has revealed their roster for the next World Cup stops…
Yale Gets Verbal Commitment from British Back/Free Specialist Bella Hindley
British swimmer Bella Findley has verbally committed to join the Yale University Class of 2019.
3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett Gives Birth to Bas Maxwell Frioud
Swimming great, Brooke Bennett, is a new mom. She gave birth to her baby boy, Bas Maxwell Frioud, October 20th, at 5:46pm. Bas is 7.4 lb and 20 inches.
Team Scotland Lead Graham Wardell Named Head Coach for City of Cardiff
Graham Wardell has taken a new role at his home swimming club in Cardiff, Wales.
Top 5 Pet Peeves at the Pool
We’ve got the new Funkita collection, and we love their new print called “Occupy The Lane.” It’s the protest print for all swimmers and it got us thinking of some of those annoying problems at the pool. Image: “The new Occupy The Lane print by Funkit”
Scottish Swimming Appoints Alan Lynn as New National Coach
Alan Lynn has had a hand in success in Scottish sport for years, and now Scottish Swimming has grabbed him as their new National Coach.
British Olympian Amy Smith Announces Retirement
British relay standout Amy Smith has retired from international competition.
Ryan Lochte Comments on Michael Phelps’ DUI Arrest
Lochte: “He has so much money to get a driver. I even have a driver. Just stinks for the sport of swimming…But he will become smarter from this. Luckily he did not hurt himself or someone else.”
Fame, Fortune and Michael Phelps
“While we can safely assume that USA Swimming and the State of Maryland will be holding Mr. Phelps accountable, we can also acknowledge our disappointment and anger at his behavior. Given this, we can, and should, hold the mindset of inquiry (as opposed to judgment) into the reasons behind Michael’s most recent behavior.”
