Swedish Olympian Sophie Hansson Gives Verbal Nod to NC State
Sophie Hansson, a breaststroker who represented Sweden in Rio, Windsor, and Budapest, has verbally committed to swim for NC State beginning in the fall of 2018.
Mexico Olympic Committee Says All Athletes Safe After Earthquake
Mexico has been rattled by two major earthquakes in 2 weeks.
3-Time Japanese Olympian Kenji Watanabe Passes Away
3-time Olympian for Japan, Kenji Watanabe, was found dead in his home in Kitaozuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo.
Australian Olympians and Rising Stars Set 100×400 World Record
On Sunday, Australian swimmers of a variety of levels in South East Queensland combined to set the 100×400 free relay world…
Park Tae Hwan Gearing Up For October’s Korean Nationals
27-year-old Park Tae Hwan is gearing up for his next competition, the South Korean Nationals slated for October 21st to October 26th at the Cheong-ju Indoor Swimming Pool.
Mexican Federation Reneges On Promised Apology, Reparations To Mendoza
The Mexican Swimming Federation has failed to follow through on promises of a public apology and on financial reparations to a former synchronized swimmer who says she was mistreated by the federation.
Swimming Australia Says Their Entire Board Will Vote For Marriage Equality
Double Olympic medalist Mitch Larkin (above) is one of the few Australian elites who have spoken out on the marriage equality vote this week in Australia.
Pound Frustrated With IOC Inaction Toward COB
Dick Pound, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President is concerned by the lack of action by IOC President Thomas Bach against Carlos Arthur Nuzman, president of the Comitê Olímpico do Brasil, (COB) for payment for Olympic venue votes.
Kromowidjojo Successfully Undergoes Tonsillectomy Before World Cup
Triple Olympic gold medalist from the Netherlands, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, is doing all she can to stay on top both in and out of the pool, including undergoing a tonsillectomy recently.
How to Ramp Up Early Season Conditioning
In the early weeks of spring training, swimmers are faced with the challenge of getting back into shape for summer racing. After a solid few weeks of taper, championship meets, and multiple days off from all training, putting in the strength and conditioning that follows can be quite difficult.
Denver Lands Verbal from New Zealand Backstroker Finn Kennard-Campbell
Finn Kennard-Campbell, who won three medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas this summer, has verbally committed to swim for the University of Denver in 2018-19.
Russia Launches New Programs in Preparation for 2020 and 2024
Russia looks to improve performance at international meets, especially in preparation for the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.
Asian Games No Longer Considering Addition of Australia
Australia/Oceania will not be partaking in the 2022 Asian Games, as once proposed.
Weertman, Carlin Win Elite 1-Mile Serpentine Swim In London
British Olympian Jazz Carlin tried an open water swim on for size, winning the 1-mile elite women’s race in the Serpentine.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Conor Dwyer Teams Up With Zac Efron
Conor Dwyer tapped into his Hollywood connections to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
