Meilutyte and Walker Lend Support to Swimming In The Cayman Islands
Over the weekend 2012 Olympic gold medalist Ruta Meilutyte and 2000 and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Neil Walker both attended the Splash, Dash and Dine event in the Cayman Islands…
Flanders Cup scheduled for Saturday, Hosszu, Plummer, huge British squad among entrants
Katinka Hosszu is entered in 16 events in Belgium, while Great Britain has nearly all of its top swimmers entered. David Plummer and Kim Vandenberg are the U.S. representatives.
Promising Young Swimmer Joins Rudd’s Plymouth Crew
Coach Jon Rudd’s talent pool just got a little stronger as it was announced that 14 year old Laura Stephens will be joining his group at Plymouth College…
Magnussen’s 47.7 ties him for most sub-48 swims in history
The Australian has twelve swims under 48 seconds, tied with France’s Alain Bernard and one ahead of World Record-holder Cesar Cielo. More impressive is that all 12 of Magnussen’s swims have come in the post-bodysuit era.
Russian Federation Releases Statement on Efimova Case
In the statement, the Russian Swimming Federation confirms that it did receive a report from FINA about Yulia Efimova’s ‘professional activities,’ but would not comment on the contents of that report.
Yulia Efimova Tests Positive for DHEA; Russian Sports Minister Urges Caution
World Champion and World Record holder Yulia Efimova has tested positive for DHEA.
Nick Juba Discusses His First Year On The Job
It has been almost 10 months since Nick Juba moved from the UK to Denmark to take over as the Danish National Team Coach…
10 Legends in Progress to Follow in 2014
Katie Ledecky is one of 10 legends in the making who are on the verge of ‘forever’ status in swimming.
Houston’s Jane Figueiredo to Coach Tom Daley at London’s New HP Diving Centre
NCAA coaching legend Jane Figueiredo has resigned her position as the head diving coach at the University of Houston to take…
British stars aligning to break Guinness World record with 100 x 100m relay for Leukemia charity
A who’s-who of British swimming stars will come together on February 1st in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record in the 100 x 100m relay while raising money to research and treat Leukemia.
The History of Swimwear
“Wool was virtually the only fiber that was available. While cotton was a booming business at the time it creates a denser fiber than wool and does not have any of wool’s natural water-repelling capabilities.” (Image: Buster Crabbe, 1932 Olympic gold medalist, 400m freestyle)
German Olympian and new Gator Michalak to arrive in Gainesville Thursday
Theresa Michalak says she’ll have her full four years of eligibility for the Gators and could start competing as soon as Saturday, depending on her immediate eligibility with the NCAA.
Danish Sport Receives Generous Donation From Supermarket Chain
The Danish Sports Federation (DIF) recently announced that they have entered into a four-year partnership with the Dansk Supermarked A/S…
Bud McAllister to Leave for Job in Australia in February; Jazz Carlin to Split Time
British National Record holder says she will split her time between her native Wales and Australia after her coach takes a new post down under.
British Record Holder Michael Rock Retires
Michael Rock has been THE British Champion in the 100 fly for the last 6 years.
