Brazil’s Special Safety Secretary Assures Safety At Rio Games
“A very large effort is underway to maintain safety on a daily basis”, says Special Safety Secretary at Brazil’s Ministry for Justice, Andrei Rodrigues.
Diving GP 2016: Austria and China Take Gold in Madrid
Diving powerhouse China clinched gold in seven events out of eight this weekend at the inaugural leg of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2016, leaving Austria winning gold in one event – the men’s 3m springboard.
A Day in the Life of a Swimmer (Video)
Djordje Mihajlovic, a Trinidadian/Serb swimmer going to school and training in Kenya, has made a video about a day in his life. It resonates with just about all swimmers, though. Watch it and see.
Schooling Scratches Austin Due To Illness; Focusing On NCAA Season
Schooling opts out of the rest of the Arena Pro Swim Series Austin due to a viral fever.
Miami Hurricanes to Add 2 High-Impact International Swimmers
University of Miami is bringing on two international swimmers: Italy’s Ianire Casarin and Germany’s Chantal Noé.
Chalmers Highlights Upcoming 2016 South Australian Championships
The 2016 South Australian Long Course Championships are set to start next Wednesday, January 20th.
Brazil’s Almeida Joining Paltrinieri in Italy For Training Stint
Brandonn Almeida is headed to Italy to temporarily train with Paltrinieri.
Latest Cut-back For Rio 2016: No TVs In Athletes Village
Rio organizers are still looking for ways to cut their operating budget just 200 days out from the Olympic Games.
Brazilian Synchro Team Training in Renovated Maria Lenk Pool
Brazil’s Globo.com reports that the Brazilian Olympic synchronized swimming team is training in the newly-renovated Maria Lenk Aquatic Center, confirmation that the Olympic venue is up and running after an extended closure.
WATCH: Sarah Sjostrom Break U.S. Open Record in 100 Free
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom swam the fastest 100 free ever done on American soil on Friday.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series At Austin: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Michael Phelps now owns the world’s 2nd and 5th-fastest 100m butterfly times of the season with his win tonight in Austin.
“Dreams of Rio”: Minnesota In-Focus (VIDEO)
2015 NCAA Champion Kierra Smith is one of three Golden Gophers featured in the latest episode of Minnesota in Focus
German Record for 24 Hour Swim Set In Aachen
Andreas Suck and Vera Niemeyer each set a record with their 80,000 meter swims.
1/15/16 In Briefs: Merging Rival Teams, Guy Ready For Idol Lochte
Before James Guy won the 2015 World Championships gold medal for Great Britain, he had a brief moment of fandom while noticing that his longtime swimming idol Ryan Lochte was in a lane next to him.
Just One “A” Scratch For Day 1 Finals of Arena Pro Swim Series Austin
Save for one scratch in the women’s 100m butterfly, tonight’s A-finals remain in tact in Austin.