International

Swim legends Gross, van Almsick swam a relay at German Ball of Sports

  The 46th “Ball of Sports” was held in Wiesbaden, Germany, on February 6th. For the first time, Germany’s Federal…

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The 18th Annual Euro Meet Luxembourg: A Record-Setting Event!

For many members of the global swimming community, Luxembourg is known as the home of the Euro Meet, which just celebrated its highly successful 18th year from the 29th -31st of January, 2016.

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USOC Issues Zika Letter To Prospective Olympic Athletes

The USOC has hired two specialists to assist with understanding athlete risk concerning the Zika virus, and has also issued a memo to all prospective U.S. athletes concerning outbreak concerns.

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New Aussie Facility Christened “Emily Seebohm Aquatics Centre”

The Emily Seebohm Aquatics Center will open Sunday in Fitzgibbon, Queensland.

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Insider Training: Club Wolverine Elite Video Analysis

George Bovell and his Club Wolverine Elite teammates use peer and coach-conducted video analysis to get better every day.

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Speedo Western Canadian Open and Canadian Deaf National Swimming Team

The Canadian Deaf National Swimming Program is pleased to announce that the Canadian Deaf National Swimming Team will be competing together at a Swimming Canada event for the first time at the upcoming Speedo Western Canadian Open to be held in Winnipeg, February 18-21, 2016.

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Belmonte Taking No Risks When it Comes to the Zika Virus

On Wednesday at a media event Mireia Belmonte told the press that she is worried about the threat the Zika virus presents…

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New Dutch Jr Swimming Rule Requires Qualifying Time in 200 To Swim 50

In an effort to build a foundation of strength and stamina in young athletes, the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has enacted a new rule concerning junior swimmers’ event eligibility.

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Invincible Aussie Women Look to Stay On Top of 400 Free Relay in Rio

The Campbell sisters will look to keep the Aussies untouchable in Rio.

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Ellie Cole, Campbell Sisters Among AIS Sports Award Nominees

Paralympic multiple gold medalist Ellie Cole is up for Australia’s Sports Personality of the Year Award for 2015.

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Kosuke Kitajima Runs The World (Video)

Recognize Japanese breaststroking beast Kosuke Kitajima with long hair and a beard?

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Dynamic Kosuke Hagino Decides On Olympic Trials Schedule

Proven to be a weapon of competition destruction across a myriad of events, 21-year-old Kosuke Hagino has zeroed in on 3, possibly 4 events to contest at the Japanese National Championships (Trials), slated for April 3rd through April 10th.

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Watch: Cullen Jones On Barriers To Minorities In The Sport Of Swimming

Four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones explains the three major barriers that keep minority children and adults from learning to swim for safety, for fun, and for sport.

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2016 Australian Open and Age Group Open Water Championships Preview

Some of the best open water swimmers in the world will compete at the 2016 Australian Open Water Championships in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, QLD this weekend…

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Paris Reveals the Official Logo for its 2024 Olympic Games Bid

Parisians braved the cold, gathering at the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the famed Avenue des Champs-Elysées on…

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