FINA Announces Kosovo as 208th Member Federation
The young nation of Kosovo has been admitted as the 208th member of FINA.
Baumrtova Joins Nielsen at a Training Camp in Florida
Earlier in the year Simona Baumrtova joined Mie Nielsen’s training squad in Denmark…
Steenbergen Sets New Dutch Age Group Record
Marrit Steenbergen took the 100 freestyle in a time of 55.91 setting a new Dutch 15 year old age group record…
3 Tips to Help You Enjoy Swim Practice and Conquer Swimming Dread
Everyone experiences the distinct, anxiety-inducing thoughts of the cold water and the long workout ahead, but the truth is, the feelings of reward and satisfaction after a swim are irreplaceable.
George Bovell returns to the ADN Swim Project to train for 2015 FINA World Championships
George Bovell is an Olympic star, with four Olympic Games participations in a row. He is the most respected &…
9 unique swimming terms
“Top or bottom?” It’s so vague, it could mean a lot of different things, but this is a unique phrase used by swimmers in practice everyday. This phrase is used to indicate when to leave for a particular interval.
In Briefs 02/15/15: Le Clos Earns Award, Ireland’s Amateurs Receive Funding, Van der Burgh Feels “Renjuvenated”
A collection of brief aquatic-themed stories from across the web for the week ending Sunday, February 15, 2015. …..South African…
FFN Golden Tour in Amiens Day 3: Katinka Hosszu Wins 4 of 6 Events, Cements Place at Top of Standings
The Amiens stage of the French Swimming Federation’s “Golden Tour” wound up on Sunday with yet another outstanding showing from…
FFN Golden Tour in Amiens Day 2: Katinka Hosszu, David Verraszto Lead Standings
The home crowd was animated during the 100 back showdown between Camille Lacourt of Marseille and Jérémy Stravius of Amiens; this time Lacourt came out on top with 53.60. Stage 2 of FFN’s Golden Tour wraps up on Sunday.
FFN Golden Tour in Amiens: Purse Leaders After Day 1
Ranomi Kromowidjojo posted a top-5 world time of 24.80 in the 50 free on Friday at the Amiens stage of the Golden Tour in France.
Swim to Music – MUST SEE Teaser Video
There is no denying that music is a vital part of our lives. We look for music to inspire us, motivate us and escape to another world. Many athletes vow that music is one of the most essential tools they have.
Jacques Favre Set to be Named FFN National Technical Director
After a six month search for a new National Technical Director it looks like the French Swimming Federation have found their man…
British Olympian Hannah Miley: “400 IM Isn’t a Young Woman’s Race Anymore”
Scottish swimmer Hannah Miley is on-point early in her season, having already won two races on the first day of the 2014 Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Orlando.
Swim Job: Hamilton Aquatics Middle East seeks UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics
Hamilton Aquatics is a highly successful swimming company in the Middle East. We have locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar (Doha). We run a full Learn to Swim Programme and Squad programmes.
Coaches Intel: Coaching presentations from 2014 Short Course World Championships
On its website, FINA has posted several coaching presentations from its Gold Medal Swimming Coaches Clinic held just before the 2014 Short Course World Championships in Doha, Qatar last December.
