Para-Swimming: IPC Changes Classification Rules & Procedures
Tom Miazga, a star of the U.S. Paralympics Team, helps walk us through the changes.
Official Language of FINA’s New Underwater Interpretation as of Junior Worlds
A written interpretation of the rule was distributed to officials at last week’s FINA World Junior Championships, giving some insights into what the exact language of the new interpretation will look like when it is submitted later this year.
Durban, South Africa Awarded First Commonwealth Games In Africa
“This is the first time that Africa will host the Commonwealth Games and will position South Africa as a sport tourism destination and also provide opportunities for Team South Africa.”
Commonwealth Games Federation To Increase ParaAthletes and Womens Participation
The CGF made other changes in the name of fairness. The changes below to the number of core sports was meant to stabilize costs while enhancing ParaAthlete & women’s participation.
Australia’s Meagen Nay Announces Retirement
Australian backstroker, Meagen Nay, has announced she will be hanging up her goggles.
St. Lucia Withdraws as Host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
The island nation of St. Lucia has withdrawn as the host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games. The decision was…
James Roberts – Set to return to pool
James Roberts – Set to return to the pool Possessing a lifetime Personal Best in the 100m Freestyle that would…
Go In-depth with Swim Coach Dan Bullock
Dan has been coaching since 1990. He is a swimmer, former triathlete and now open water swimmer and coach. He has helped thousands get fit for adventures from their first novice Triathlon to swimming the English Channel.
FINA TV to Stream World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships
A large selection of the FINA Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships games – in Almaty (KAZ) – from September 4-12 will be live streamed worldwide and free of charge on FINAtv.
18 squads to battle it out at World Junior Water Polo Championships
18 junior water polo teams from the five continents are set to fight for the 18th FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships title in Almaty, Kazakhstan from September 4-12.
Peruvian Swimming Federation Offices Closed Due to Safety Concerns
The Campo de Marte swimming facility in Lima, Peru, host to many national and international meets, has been closed due to safety concerns.
Matthew Wilson – Australia’s Answer to the 200m Breaststroke
Matthew Wilson breaks his own Australian Age Group Record and will potentially fill national void in 200m Breaststroke
Los Angeles City Council Authorizes 2024 Olympic Bid
The Los Angeles bid for the 2024 Olympic Games took one more big step forward today, with the City Council voting to back the bid in a unanimous decision.
FINA Will Submit Underwater Dolphin Kick Interpretation in November
Cornel Marculescu told us today that the FINA’s Technical Swimming Committee will provide an official interpretation to the rule that will be submitted to the next FINA Bureau meeting in the beginning of November 2015.
Check Out the 2015 All Africa Games Anthem (Video)
Cameron Van der Burgh is one of the athletes highlighting the All Africa Games set to begin tomorrow in Brazzaville, Congo. Need some spring in your step before then? Take a listen to the 2015 All Africa Games anthem to add some rhythm to your day.
