Brazil may lift visa requirements on Americans to boost Rio Olympic attendance
Brazil may exempt American tourists from needing a visa to attend next summer’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games, ESPN reports.
Australia’s Cameron McEvoy Follows Coach Richard Scarce to Bond Swimming Club
News of a coaching change is coming out of Australia, as Richard Scarce has been appointed Head Coach of the…
Sarah Sjostrom breaks European Record, puts up second-fastest 100 fly in history at Sette Colli Trophy
Swedish butterflyer Sarah Sjostrom put up the second-best time in world history in the 100 fly to win the Sette Colli Trophy today, just missing the world record by .06 seconds.
IOC Retroactively Disqualifies European Champion Olga Beresnyeva from 2012 London Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that it had retroactively disqualified Olga Beresnyeva from the 2012 Olympic Games in…
Update: Most Severely Injured Austrian Synchronized Swimmer in Baku Accident Now in Stable Condition
Yesterday we reported the unfortunate incident involving three Austrian synchronized swimmers being struck by a shuttle bus within the athlete’s village…
Manaudou Keeps Streak Alive, Rocks Another Sub-22 on Day 1 Sette Colli Trophy Finals
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom rocked the world history rankings, clocking the second-fastest 100m butterfly race of all-time at the 2015 Sette Colli.
Kazan Organizers Give Video Glimpse into Aquatic Venues’ Construction Progress
With construction well underway at the various aquatic venues in Kazan in preparation for the upcoming 2015 World Championships, FINA produced this…
4 Steps to Effective Goal Setting
As the long course season begins, it is a great time to take a look at the big picture: what do you want to accomplish in the next year and what steps can you take to get there?
Sjostrom Fires Off Two World-Ranked Swims During Day 1 Prelims of 2015 Sette Colli Trophy
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom earned top seeds in both the 100m butterfly and 50m freestyle events after the first session of prelims at the 2015 Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, Italy.
IOC confirms venues for swimming, open water at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, water polo to move facilities
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the host venues for a number of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletic events, including most of the aquatics disciplines.
Spain’s Belmonte Undergoing Stem Cell Treatment for Shoulder Injury
Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte, who currently holds more World Records than any other swimmer, is undergoing a ‘modern marvel’ procedure to treat her ailing shoulder.
Chad le Clos to Race 5 Individual Events at World Championships, Step Beyond Butterflies
Chad le Clos is most famous for his butterfly exploits, but in Kazan, he’ll make a big push outside of his comfort zone.
Joseph Schooling Concludes 2015 SEA Games With 9 Gold Medals
2015 SOUTHEAST ASIA GAMES Saturday, June 6 – Thursday, June 11 OCBC Aquatics Centre, Singapore Prelims 9AM / Finals 7…
Men’s 50m Free World Championship Preview: Can Manaudou Hold Off Morozov In Front Of A Russian Crowd?
With the Russian home crowd behind Vlad Morozov, expect the local sprint star to give Manaudou a challenge.
