The Virtual Frogman Challenge, A Navy SEAL Foundation Event
“In response to our registration filling in less than 5 hours for the 2014 event, we have created the Virtual Frogman Challenge. For $25, on an honor system, swimmers can raise funds and receive a t-shirt, knowing their efforts are directly contributing to our overall mission.”
Kristin Gary captures 200 Backstroke FINA World Masters title
Former Blue Devil swimmer Kristin Gary captured a FINA World Masters title in the 200-meter backstroke this week at the…
Australia Adds 9 to Pan Pacs Roster; Ellen Gandy Out, Sprenger a “Maybe”
Ellen Gandy has pulled out of the 2014 Pan Pac Championships due to ‘personal reasons.’
Norway Sending 6 to 2014 European Championships
The University of Utah’s Stina Colleou will swim at the 2014 European Championships in two weeks.
Mother of Masters Swimming, June Krauser, Passes Away at 88 Years Old
Swimming News courtesy of Bruce Wigo / The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF). June Krauser, a leading figure in…
5 ways to survive a challenge swim set
Challenge sets are used to simulate the intensity of a race. Coaches will spring these sets on swimmers without prior notice, making the task that much more difficult. Here are 5 ways to survive a challenge set:
2014 US Summer Nationals Pick ‘Em Contest has arrived!
The day you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived – SwimSwam’s official 2014 U.S. National Championships Pick ‘Em Contest is here! So put those crystal balls to good use and make your picks.
LEN Votes to Postpone 2015 European Short Course Championships By 11 Months
The beachside city of Herzliya, Israel will be the new host of the 2015 European Championships.
FINA Partners With Globosat TV In Brazil
Lausanne (SUI), August 4, 2014 – FINA is pleased to announce the partnership with TV network Globosat for the broadcasting rights…
The Olympic Movement Celebrates the 2-year countdown to the 2016 Olympic Games
Michael Phelps appears to be on track for his 5th Olympic appearance.
Globosat TV in Brazil inks FINA Partnership
FINA is pleased to announce the partnership with TV network Globosat for the broadcasting rights in the Brazilian territory from 2015 to 2022.
European Championships Preview – Women’s Backstroke
Mie Nielsen will be shooting for gold in both the 50 and 100 backstroke in Berlin…
Swim The Bay in Barbados Developing into World-class Event
Barbados’ “Swim the Bay” is attracting major sponsors, which means lots of great prizes for competitors!
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US, Australia not attending Youth Programme prior to Short Course Worlds in Doha
Representatives from USA Swimming and Swimming Australia have both told SwimSwam they are not planning to attend the first-ever “Youth Programme” FINA recently announced the week before Short Course World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Rio without an anti-doping lab, working to open new lab before 2016 Olympic Games
After Rio de Janeiro’s anti-doping lab was stripped of its accreditation by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) last year, Brazil is still without a certified drug testing laboratory two years out from the next Olympics, which it will host.
