Barbara Jardin – Training With Diabetes On The Road To Rio
Jardin was diagnosed with diabetes, something that kept her out of the water from August 2014 to January 2015.
FINA Releases Statement on Australian Kylie Palmer’s Positive Doping Test; Expedited Hearing Unlikely
FINA has released its official statement regarding the positive doping test findings for Australian record holder and 2008 Olympic gold…
3 Steps to Overnight Swim Meet Recovery
From the moment finals end until prelims begin the next morning, you have the greatest opportunity to maximize your recovery. Knowing how to take control of those 12-16 hours away from the pool will help you perform at your best throughout the meet.
Men’s 800m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can The Distance Stars Get Back Under 7:40 This Year?
Sun Yang will look to improve China’s streak in this event to four this summer, after he has won the last two and Zhang Lin won in 2009.
Men’s 400m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Sun Yang Has A Target On His Back
In the past, Sun has proven his talent and closing ability can be lethal. Recently, however, he hasn’t been swimming at the same level since serving his doping suspension.
Danish Juniors Look to Qualify for Swedish Swim Games in Baku
The Danish Swimming Federation has announced the first junior national team competition of the 2015/16 season…
Australian Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer withdraws from Worlds after failed drug test
Australian record-holder and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer has withdrawn from the Australian World Championships team after being notified of a nearly-two-year-old failed doping test
Jamieson Looks to Get Back on Track at the US National Championships
Michael Jamieson is looking to make the best out of a disappointing season by putting up a world class time at US Nationals…
Egyptian Swimmer Fails Doping Test, Banned For Two Years
On November 27, 2014, he tested positive to the prohibited substance Ephedrine (Class S.6 Specified Stimulant).
Record $5.5 Million in Prize Money Available at 2015 World Championships
If Missy Franklin repeats her 6 gold medal performance from the 2013 World Championships in 2015, she will amass almost $75,000 in FINA prize money alone now that she’s a professional.
Kregor Zirk Cleans Up On Last Night Of Estonian Nationals
The last day of Estonian Nationals gave way to an age-group record in the women’s 50m fly, and a total domination by multi-event Estonian swim star, Kregor Zirk, on the men’s side.
Wilimovsky, Peacock Earn Wins at 2015 Cayman Islands Flowers Sea Swim
Amidst the backdrop of crystal clear waters and white sands, a heated battle ensued this past Saturday, as swimmers clamored…
Brazilian artists use trash to create anti-pollution art display as Rio Olympics still face pollution concerns
A group of art students in Brazil used trash from the shore of a local waterway to create an art exhibition aiming to draw attention to Brazil’s ongoing pollution problems.
9 Ways Swimming is Analogous to Golf
Michael Phelps surely figured this out on his golf adventures back in 2013. Here are 9 ways swimming is analogous to golf…
