BBC Radio Reports On Alleged Paralympic Classification Cheating
A BBC radio special report last week aired allegations that athletes are using tape, cold showers and even surgery to cheat the IPC’s classification system and improve their chances of winning and setting records.
Develop Explosive Power and Flexibility – Dry Land Training
Gary Hall Sr: “There are three different facets of dry land training, all of which are important; strength training, stretching and fitness. I am not aware of any elite swimmer that does not incorporate a dry land program into his or her training.”
One Tip for Swim Parents about Sports Specialization
Should your swimmer only swim, or participate in several sports? As a swim mom for almost 15 years, I’ve had this conversation on the pool deck over and over.
German State Investing €50 Million to Improve Public Pools
The German Swimming Association, in an effort to revive their public swimming pools, announced yesterday that Hessian state government has…
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Irish National Teamers Attempting 100×50 World Record
As part of the upcoming European Week of Sport, Irish National Team members are attempting to break the 100x50m free world record.
Australian Para-Swimming Worlds Team Shifts to Canadian Meet Instead
Australia will swim at the Canadian Open Championships instead of the IPC World Championships, if/when they get rescheduled.
Wallace Loses Funding, While Murdoch Moves Up On British Performance
British Swimming has announced its Podium and Podium Potential performance squads for 2018, with a couple notable performers left off the list.
Duncan Scott Takes Home Team Scotland’s Male Athlete Of The Year
Two-time silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, Duncan Scott, has been honored with Team Scotland’s ‘Male Athlete of the Year Award’.
Toronto To Host Para-Swimming Replacing Mexico City Due To Earthquakes
Canada’s top Para-swimming athletes will play host to the Canadian Open, October 2-4, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
Spanish Swimming Fed Reduces High Performance Coaching Staff
The Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN) has announced the list of 24 swimmers receiving scholarships for the 2017-18 season, however, the coaching staff at its high performance centers has been reduced.
Off Suspension, Dan Wallace Moves To Edinburgh For Commonwealth Prep
Olympic finalist Dan Wallace is ready to make a fresh start at the University of Edinburgh.
FINA Rule Changes, Including Loosened Lochte Rule, Take Effect Today
FINA’s batch of 2017-2018 rule changes officially take effect today, including a softened version of the unpopular ‘Lochte Rule’ in IM events.
5 Ways to Prepare for Preseason Swim Training
How you prepare yourself for preseason training makes a huge impact on the way you handle the next couple of weeks. Let’s discuss a few tips so you can hit the ground running with training and truly maximize your preseason potential.
French Standout Camille Wishaupt Gives Verbal to FIU Panthers
Versatile French National Junior Champ Camille Wishaupt has given her verbal commitment to join the FIU Panthers in 2018.
