FINA Medical Committee Reports No Health Issues From Rio Test Event
There have been no reports to FINA of health issues after swimmers took to the controversial Rio waters last month, the organization says.
Inaugural European Games Reached 1.7 Billion Viewers
The European Olympic Committee has released viewership data on the inaugural European Games that took place in Baku this past June.
IPC Swimming Seeks 2019 World Championship Bidders
IPC Swimming is seeking bidders for the 2019 edition of its World Swimming Championships, which will be the 9th edition…
Larkin, McEvoy On Dolphins’ Rio Protocol Camp Experience (Video)
You’ve read about it, now see it in action – Australia’s elite taking part in their “Rio Protocol Camp” in Canberra.
The Main Set: SwimSwam’s Official Podcast – Episode One: Ryan Lochte
Joined by multi-time Olympic medallist and swimming icon Ryan Lochte, Swimswam would like to introduce “The Main Set.” Mitch and Loretta…
Learn the Frog Squat to Increase your Swim Strength
Today we are introducing the Frog Squat! The Frog Squat focuses on lower-extremity flexibilty, hip stability and posture.
Mauricio Fiol Vows to Defend His Innocence in YouTube Video
Mauricio Fiol has published a video on his YouTube channel reaffirming his innocence in a doping case.
British Breaststrokers Peaty, Willis, Renshaw Test Wheelchair Basketball Skills
World record-holder Adam Peaty, Olympian Andrew Willis and Commonwealth Games medalist Molly Renshaw were among the basketballing participants, strapping into wheelchairs to try out a different training activity.
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Responds to FINA’s Grievances
As reported yesterday, FINA issued a letter to 2016 Rio Olympic Games organizers lashing out at what it described as…
WADA Publishes List of 114 Banned Athlete Support Personnel
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published a list of athlete support personnel who have been banned from associating with athletes due to anti-doping violations.
The Collaborative Swimmer Playlist
“I didn’t understand the point of listening to music before my swim races until I got to college. I battled performance anxiety that led negative self-talk before races. I decided to try replacing the words in my head with music, and it worked.
Manaudou On Singapore World Cup Roster
Mr. Manaudou is headed to the OCBC Aquatic Center on October 3rd and 4th for the Singapore stop of the FINA World Cup series.
Both Jakarta, Palembang To Officially Host 2018 Asian Games
Incheon, South Korea was the host of the 2014 Asian Games, but, for the first time in history, 2018 will see two host cities present the event.
Franco, Blaum Win Final Race of FINA Open Water Grand Prix
Alice Franco, Italy, and Damien Blaum, Argentina, were the top female and male finishers at the 2015 Capri-Napoli 36K, the last race of FINA’s 2015 Open Water Grand Prix.
