International

Construction Begins on Temporary Pools Inside Soccer Stadium for 2015 World Championships

Construction has begun on the temporary pools being installed at the Kazan Arena for the 2015 FINA World Aquatics Championships.

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How to Improve your Flexibility

Flexibility is an important part of every swimmer’s training, but it is often overlooked. Not only does flexibility improve your range of motion, but it also protects against injury. Let’s discuss a few ways you can improve your flexibility within your training to improve your athleticism in the water.

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Australia’s Emily Seebohm Suffers Knee Dislocation

Australian backstroking powerhouse Emily Seebohm shows off her new crutches, a necessity after a recent kneecap injury.

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Netherlands to Host 2019 European Games

The European Olympic Committee has announced that the second European Games will be held in Netherlands…

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British Swimming to Take Top Young Athletes to Compete at the Japan Open

British Swimming will be taking a group of seven young athletes to compete at the Japan Open from May 22nd to the 24th in Tokyo…

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Grassi Sets New 100 and 200 Butterfly Records at Argentine Short Course Nationals

19 year old Santiago Grassi was the star of the Argentine Short Course National Championships setting two new national records…

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Great Britain’s Worlds team to compete in Mare Nostrum series

Great Britain’s World Championships team will compete in the Mare Nostrum series this June after holding a training camp in France, according to the British Swimming website.

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Three meet records fall on day 1 of Russian Junior Championships

Russia’s Junior Championships kicked off Monday, with the top youth athletes in the country competing for spots on a Russian international team.

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Japan’s Sports Minister Calls for Downscaling of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium

Japanese Sports Minister, Hakubun Shimomura, wants to temporarily delay the plan to install a retractable roof on Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium.

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Junior World Record-Holder Matheus Santana discusses first meet in US (Video Interview)

Brazilian sprinting sensation Matheus Santana spoke with Swimswam about his first meet experience in the United States.

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3 Ways to Maintain your Strength In Swimming

Staying in better shape by maintaining your strength from one season to the next will help you manage preseason training better and set you up for a great training cycle. Let’s discuss three ways you can maintain your strength over the course of your break.

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77 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 77 Swim Jobs you might love.

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Katinka Hosszu Sets New US Open Mark in 200 IM

Katinka Hosszu set a new US Open record in the 200 IM as she won her fifth event at the Arena Pro Swim Charlotte on Sunday evening.

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Final Session in Charlotte Highlighted by Lochte Victory, Hosszu Heroics

Ryan Lochte will have two chances on Sunday to earn his first win of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte.

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Kirsty Coventry Scratches Final Session of Pro Swim – Charlotte With Back Soreness

SwimMAC Carolina’s Kirsty Coventry has pulled out of the final session of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte.

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