Canada’s Mackenzie Padington is 1st Verbal for Minnesota Class of ’21
Mackenzie Padington, who attends Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia, and swims for Island Swimming, has made a verbal commitment to swim for Minnesota beginning in the 2017-18 season.
Eddie Reese Set To Join Singapore’s Olympic Coaching Staff
Singapore’s National Olympic Council has announced it will be including University of Texas Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese on its 2016 Olympic Games coaching staff.
Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast
Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”
International Olympians Tune Up with Wins at Orlando Sectionals
Last weekend’s Orlando Sectionals saw some international stars tuning up their races before they head to Rio to represent their respective countries. One of the biggest swims of the meet came in the 200 back, where Matea Samardzic broke her own Croatian record to win the event in 2:09.11.
Inge Dekker Makes Quiet, Yet Triumphant Return Post-Cancer Surgery
Just four months after being diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing surgery, Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker is back in the pool producing promising results.
Matea Samardzić Resets Her Own Croatian Record in 200 Back
Matea Samardzic reset her own Croatian record in the 200 backstroke yesterday at Southern Zone South Sectionals, held in Orlando, FL.
Dutch Swimming Technical Director Joop Alberda Won’t Join Team in Rio
Joop Alberda, the Technical Director of the Dutch Swimming National Federation, will not join the team’s delegation to the 2016…
Catch Aussie Cameron McEvoy On His Journey To Rio
“The Professor” Cameron McEvoy has been a special force in the pool from an early age.
Guam Names 2 NCAA-Based Swimmers to 2016 Olympic Roster
Guam has announced its two Universality selections for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with both athletes…
Chad le Clos’ Mother and Father are Fighting Cancer
South African swim star Chad le Clos confirms his parents are currently battling cancer.
Italy Takes 5 Gold, But Russia Remains On Top On Final Day Of Euro Jrs
Italy scored 5 medals on the final night of the 2016 European Championships, but Russian Mariia Kameneva raked in her 8th gold of the meet.
Kazan, Russia Adds 2022 World Short Course Champs to Bidding Targets
The Kazan Aquatics Palace (above) is home to 3,600 permanent seats, and could be used to host the 2016 World Short Course Swimming Championships.
Budapest’s World Junior Champs Hosting Pushed From 2017 to 2019
Kazan, Russia has been approved as a bidder for two major upcoming world championship events by the board of the…
Coleman, Alshammar Battle in 100 Free on Day 5 of 2016 Swedish Nationals
Swedish Olympic veterans Michelle Coleman and Therese Alshammar battled it out in the women’s 100 free on the final day of the 2016 Swedish Nationals.
Estonia ready to host Nordic Open Water Championships and first IRONMAN
The city of Otepää, Estonia will hold the first ever Ironman in the Baltic region of Europe.
