Learn How to Fly Fast like Roland Schoeman – Race Club Swimisode
Olympic Gold Medalist Roland Schoeman has developed one of the fastest dolphin kicks in the world. The dolphin kick has become so important in the sport of swimming, now being used in all four strokes, that it is commonly referred to as the ‘fifth stroke’.
New Olympic Rule Requires Relay Alternates To Compete
A change in FINA rules will now require all relay alternates at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to compete in either prelims or finals.
Latest Rio Wrinkle: 75% Of Stadium Concessionary Staff Laid Off
With the Rio Olympics just seven months away, another issue is beginning to rise to the surface: a dispute between the state government and concessionary staff at the Maracana Stadium.
Grant Hackett Breaks Down His Comeback Thus Far (Video)
In this exclusive SwimSwam interview Hackett discusses his comeback to this point, his goals for the upcoming year and the adjustments he has made to his training as a 35 year old athlete…
Maglione Ages Out Of IOC, Remains In FINA Due To New Rules
Although current FINA President Julio César Maglione has aged out of the International Olympic Committee, new rules approved last summer enable him to continue serving in his FINA role until 2017.
Dutch Swimming Federation Reinvents Itself With New Logo, Motto
The Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB), home of Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo, is reinventing itself as a supporter of all levels of swimming within the Netherlands, complete with a new logo and new motto for 2016.
USA Swimming Releases Selection Criteria for 2016 Junior Pan Pacs
USA Swimming has published the criteria that will be used to select the team that will represent the United States at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships at Kihei Aquatic Center in Maui from August 24-27, 2016.
WADA’s Updated List of Prohibited Substances Effective January 1
With the new year comes the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) updated list of Prohibited Substances, which took effect on January 1, 2016.
Japan Possibly Following Germany With Anti-Doping Law Legislation
Japan is now considering legislation to criminalize doping in sports.
USADA, USA Swimming & FINA Hold Anti-Doping Summit In Switzerland
USADA, USA Swimming and FINA convene in Switzerland on anti-doping measures headed into Olympic lead-up.
Magnussen On Track To Return To Racing At Victorian Open This Month
Australian James Magnussen is set to return to racing on January 22nd at the Victorian Open Championships.
Stirling Squad Heads Down Under For Training Camp
Scottish swimmer Ross Murdoch gets his tan on while training in Perth, Australia during the month of January.
Belmonte, Miley, Koch, Cseh Expected at Luxembourg’s Euro Meet
Today the event organizers of the Euro Meet 2016, which will take place in Luxembourg from January 29 to 31, announced the attendance of Commonwealth Champion Hannah Miley (GBR).
SwimSwam’s Top 50 Articles of 2015
Ryan Lochte dolphin-kicked his way to 3 of SwimSwam’s 12 most popular news articles in 2015.
Nagoya, Japan Named Potential Bidder For 2026 Asian Games
The last edition of the Asian Games took place in Incheon, South Korea in 2014. Nagoya, Japan, located within the Aichi Prefecture, announced it may submit a bid to host the 2026 version of the multi-sport event.
