61 Swim Jobs You Might Love
Want a job in swimming? Here are 61 Swim Jobs you might love.
Randy Bennett Celebration Of Life Video Tribute
Swimming Canada produced a touching video to celebrate the life of Canadian Olympic Team Coach, Randy Bennett. Yesterday, May 9th,…
Fiona Doyle Wins Second-Straight Irish Swimmer of the Year Award
Canadian-based swimmer Fiona Doyle, who was 7th at the 2014 European Championships in the 50 breaststroke, was named Swim Ireland’s High Performance Athlete of the Year for the 2nd-straight season.
Why Matt Biondi matters so much to the sport of swimming – 1988 Video Vault
“Swimmers, know thy swimming history.” Before Michael Phelps, Matt Biondi was USA Swimming’s superstar. Competing at the 1984, 1988 and…
Costa Picks Up Four Gold at the Spanish University Championships
Melanie Costa took gold in the 50, 100, 200 and 400 freestyle at the Spanish University Championships…
Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run Death Of Brazilian Swimmer Sarah Correa
Initial reports stated that the driver of the car fled the scene of the accident following the collision. After being identified as the driver of the car, Diogo Barreira, told police that he fled the scene in order to tend to his own injuries in hospital.
Thiago Pereira to take on 8 different events at Pan American Games
BestSwimming.br is reporting that Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira will take on a full event load at this summer’s Pan American Games, with 5 individual events and 3 relays.
Australia Fails To Pass Revised Anti-Doping Legislation
In light of several recent cases in Australian sport regarding doping allegations, specifically in football and rugby, Australian Olympic Committee…
Russians Announce World University Games and European Games Squads
The Russian Swimming Federation announced the rosters for both the 2015 World University Games and the European Games…
The 4 Most Common Extracurricular Activities of the Competitive Swimmer
#2 Napping. Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian must know what we’re talking about. Sprinters are fast, but big, strong sprinters love to nap.
Siberian Winter Swimmers Celebrate 70th Anniversary of the Great Victory with a Mass Swim
Among the participants there are Russian champions: Yuri Shmelev, Anatoly Borovinsky, Marina Gavrikova, and the medalists and world champions: Yuri Neupokoev, Andrew Agarkov, Andrei Sychev.
Sun Yang’s doctor Ba Zhen has suspension extended after treating Sun during Asian Games
Ba Zhen, the suspended doctor of Chinese distance swimmer Sun Yang, has had his suspension extended by FINA after he reportedly violated the rules by treating Sun at last fall’s Asian Games, when Ba was still suspended.
FINA Swimming World Cup changes to Long Course in 2015
Traditionally held in short-course, this change is aimed at increasing the participation of National Federations and athletes to the FINA Swimming World Cup.
Danish Swimming bids for the LEN Short Course Championships 2017 after 2013 Success
Denmark bids for the LEN Short Course Championships 2017 with an impressive bid based upon a solid success in 2013 where Denmark played host to the event.
FINA’s List of Swimmers with Rio Qualifying Times Updated As of May 1, 2015
FINA released an updated listing of the 2016 Rio Olympic “A” cut qualifiers through May 1st; take a look to find your favorite swimmer.