China names 61-swimmer Asian Games team – Sun Yang’s back and he’s got company
Sun Yang is back into international competition after a tumultuous offseason, and he leads a very strong Chinese roster into the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Open Water Star Swimmer Ashley Twichell Joins Duke Coaching Staff
“We’re thrilled to have Ashley back working with us,” said Duke Head Coach Dan Colella. “She has a very storied history with Duke swimming and is one of the individuals that really helped us put the program back on the national scene.”
Young & Old make Open Water history in the English Channel
History was made on both ends of the open water swimming age spectrum this week, as Otto Thaning became the oldest person to swim the English Channel, while Charlotte Samuels became the youngest ever to complete the open water swimming “Triple Crown.”
Brazil’s Fernanda Delgado heading to Britain to train with Ruta Meilutyte
Brazilian sprinter Fernanda Delgado is joining the parade of Brazilian’s heading every which direction this season, as she’ll move to Great Britain to train at the Plymouth School with coach Jon Rudd
Doha (QAT) set for a Festival of Aquatics
After three World Records were broken following outstanding performances at the FINA/MASTBANK Swimming World Cup in Doha, the Qatari capital is set for a ‘Festival of Aquatics’ from 29 November – 7 December 2014.
Carlin Wins Sky Sports Sportswoman of the Month
Welsh swimmer Jazz Carlin collected 41% of Sky Sports viewers votes to come away with the Sky Sports Sportswoman of the Month award…
HardCore Swim of the Week: Etiene Medeiros’ triple-record run highlights a rebound short course season for Brazil
In 2012, Brazil won just two total medals at Short Course World Championships. In 2014, Etiene Medeiros could match that total all by herself.
FINA extends Omega partnership 6 years
FINA is pleased to announce that it has extended its agreement with OMEGA through 2021, covering some of the world’s…
Murdoch Ready to Reset His Focus
After having a magnificent 2014 season Ross Murdoch is ready to focus on his journey towards the Rio Olympics…
6 foods to boost a swimmer’s diet
Food’s importance to a swimmer is comparable to an artist and his workshop, or a captain and his ship or a congressman and his lies: deprived of such necessities, we would fail. #2 – Wheatgrass with orange slice chaser.
Despite FINA Vote, USA Swimming, Pan Pac Nations Push Forward With Video Replay
USA Swimming used underwater cameras to review all DQ calls made at the 2014 U.S. Nationals, and the founding nations of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships agreed to do the same in the Gold Coast.
Swim Job: Redlands Swim Team seeks Full-Time Head Coach, Salary up to $72,000
“This is a challenging opportunity that requires excellent management and administrative skills, both oral and written, with the reward of leading a team that has a long tradition of success.”
USRPT / Team Andrew Indie Swimming coming to ASCA
“As the interest in USRPT continues to grow worldwide, Team Andrew Indie Swimming has decided to provide a place for coaches interested in discussing their USRPT experience or raise questions about this approach in the ASCA Exhibit Hall, Booth 449.”
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FINA World Junior Diving Championships kicks off Sept 9th in Penza, Russia
During the 6-day competition, 14 events will be contested for 16-18 years old and 14-15 years old divers. These Championships are held every 2 years and have allowed, in the past, to “discover” many of the talents that were able to shine in the elite international arena.
