In Briefs 02/15/15: Le Clos Earns Award, Ireland’s Amateurs Receive Funding, Van der Burgh Feels “Renjuvenated”
A collection of brief aquatic-themed stories from across the web for the week ending Sunday, February 15, 2015. …..South African…
Singapore Swimming to Award Cash Prizes to Record-Breaking Age Group Swimmers
Singapore Swimming continues to build momentum with Sergio Lopez leading the way as the new National Team head coach.
FFN Golden Tour in Amiens Day 3: Katinka Hosszu Wins 4 of 6 Events, Cements Place at Top of Standings
The Amiens stage of the French Swimming Federation’s “Golden Tour” wound up on Sunday with yet another outstanding showing from…
Katerine Savard Breaks CIS Record at RSEQ Conference Championships
The University of Montreal Carabins won both the men’s and women’s competition at the RSEQ Swimming Championships which acts as…
Ajax Aquatic Club Breaks Relay Record At Arena Pro Swim Series Orlando
The team of Phillip Kay, Ryan Telford, Ryan Kelly, and Javier Acevedo put forth a 3:54.06 to break their previous Ontario record of 3:54.10 set in 2014.
le Clos Puts Up Second Fastest 100 butterfly in Stellenbosch
Chad le Clos posted a 52.31 in the men’s 100 butterfly to take the event at the South African Grand Prix…
5 Valentine’s Day swimming pick up lines
5 Valentine’s Day swimming pick up lines from our friends at iSwim, Zach Kent.
FFN Golden Tour in Amiens Day 2: Katinka Hosszu, David Verraszto Lead Standings
The home crowd was animated during the 100 back showdown between Camille Lacourt of Marseille and Jérémy Stravius of Amiens; this time Lacourt came out on top with 53.60. Stage 2 of FFN’s Golden Tour wraps up on Sunday.
FFN Golden Tour in Amiens: Purse Leaders After Day 1
Ranomi Kromowidjojo posted a top-5 world time of 24.80 in the 50 free on Friday at the Amiens stage of the Golden Tour in France.
University of Toronto Varsity Blues Men and Women Repeat As OUA Champions
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men and women defended their OUA titles from last season with two more championship…
New Zealand National Record Holder Daniel Bell Announces Retirement from Swimming
New Zealand swimmer Daniel Bell, a Commonwealth Games silver medalist in 2010, has told stuff.co.nz that he has retired from competitive…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Japanese Swimmer Junya Koga Talks Training at Club Wolverine
From Jared Anderson MEN’S 100 BACK Club Wolverine’s Junya Koga pulled off a big 100 backstroke win, topping reigning Olympic…
VIDEO: Sprint Star Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace Reveals Her Strategy, Mindset, and Training for the 50
Bahamian-born Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace is one of the fastest sprinters in history in a 25 yard pool, and has for the last…
Swim to Music – MUST SEE Teaser Video
There is no denying that music is a vital part of our lives. We look for music to inspire us, motivate us and escape to another world. Many athletes vow that music is one of the most essential tools they have.
FINA acknowledges new UN resolution barring political discrimination from major sporting events
The FINA Bureau met in Lausanne, Switzerland Thursday and came out with a declaration emphasizing that its member federations should not bar their athletes from participating in FINA events for political reasons.