Speedo USA Names John Graham President
John Graham, Speedo USA President: “Speedo is one of the most respected brands in the industry, deeply rooted in its heritage but poised for continued success in and around the water, and in the marketplace.”
See The Full Schedule For 2017 British Championships
Last year’s British Championships doubled as the nation’s Olympic Trials, which saw Adam Peaty lay the foundation for his eventual World Record-setting, gold medal swim in Rio.
New Zealand Olympian Glenn Snyders Announces Retirement
3-time Olympian Glenn Snyders of New Zealand has officially announced his retirement from the sport of competitive swimming.
Legendary 1984 Trio of Coaches Inducted into Canadian Hall of Fame
The Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association has inducted 3 new members into its Hall of Fame the 2016 Canadian…
Rome Officially Out Of The Running For 2024 Olympic Host
The city of Rome is officially out of the running for host of the 2024 Olympic Games, as a letter from IOC President Thomas Bach has recognized their official withdrawal following the city council’s vote.
Leadership Culture Partly To Blame For Lack Of Dutch Medals In Pool
After claiming 4 swimming medals at the 2012 Olympic Games, the Netherlands squad wound up without hardware in Rio, save for its two open water athletes.
Swimming Canada Issues 2020 Olympic Cycle “World Class On Track Times”
Coming on the heels of their monstrous performance at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Swimming Canada has released their “On Track Times” to identify up-and-coming talent for 2020.
Canada Releases Updated Team for 2016 World Short Course Championship
Four-time Olympic medalist Penny Oleksiak will lead a roster of 34 Canadians to their home Short Course World Championships in December.
LEN to Allocate € 200,000 to Support Smaller European Federations
The LEN (Ligue Européenne de Natation), Europe’s continental swimming federation, has decided to set aside a budget of € 200,000 in 2017…
Ryan Mallette Named Head Coach of Canadian Team for 2016 SC Worlds
Ryan Mallette has been named the head coach of the Canadian team that will head to Windsor, Ontario this December…
Le Clos, Van Der Burgh Add To South African Gold Rush At CANA
Two of South Africa’s most famous swimmers were in the pool today at the 12th CANA African Swimming Championships.
New World Record For Fastest Half Marathon Dressed As A Swimmer
Guinness World Records partnered with the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday where several new world records were established including the record for the fastest half marathon dressed as a swimm
WADA Partners With Japanese Astellas On Anti-Doping Pharma Efforts
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced a new partnership with pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma out of Japan.
Annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor Race Resulted In 1 Death, 1 Critical
The annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor race took place this past Saturday, October 15th, but a tragedy was part of this year’s event.
Vietnam’s Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên Ruffles Feathers With Monster Schedule
Holding 13 individual National Records, Vietnam’s arguable best swimmer, Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên, is making some headlines outside the pool for a change.
