Early look at brand-new South Korean swimming stadium for 2014 Asian Games
The 2014 Asian Games will take place in Incheon, South Korea this September, and the event has released preview illustrations of the newest event facilities on its website.
Clock Dedication Ceremony to Accompany Third Annual Doty Memorial Swim
Jim Doty, who passed away in 2012 after a long illness, was a local open-water swimming legend who charted new marathon swim routes and adventures all around New England.
Swim Gear: Pace Pal clocks are perfect for swimmers to use on “test sets”
The right gear makes a huge difference in practice. What if you could carry your own portable pace clock to practice, your own personal pace clock that is also large enough to be seen from the deck or underwater in your lane?
8 battle for $50,000 and the FINA Water Polo World League Title in China
The overall winner will receive US$50’000 in prize money and a total US$262’500 will be divided among the 14 participating teams.
UMBC’s McKissick Wins Great Chesapeake Bay Swim for Second Consecutive Year
“It was a little better the second time around,” said McKissick. “I tried a little different strategy of going out strong and holding on, as opposed to building into it, and it worked.”
Wales Announces 23, Led by Lowe, Davies, and Carlin, for 2014 Commonwealth Games
23 swimmers have been named to the Welsh swimming roster for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland: 7 preselected…
Russian Swimming Federation adding an extra layer to doping control policy
The Russian Swimming Federation (known as WWF) announced last week that it will be adding an extra layer to its doping control policy as the country tries to move forward from a string of high-profile suspensions and doping control violations.
Mare Nostrum Stop #2 Preview: Brits arrive to load up Canet entry lists
Though this stop of the circuit will not include female money-earning leader Katinka Hosszu, there are still loaded fields in each event as some of the top British, Canadian and Polish athletes will make their Mare Nostrum debuts in Canet.
Camille Lacourt Pulls Out of Canet Mare Nostrum Stop With Hip Pain
Camille Lacourt is battling another injury: some hip pain that will keep him out of the Canet stop of the Mare Nostrum series.
Not Just Another Challenge – Ultramed Challenge 2014 – Photo Vault
Swimming photos are courtesy of David Zammit.
Sjostrom Receives Mikael Ljungberg Memorial Fund Scholarship
Today it was announced that Sarah Sjostrom will receive the Mikael Ljungber Memorial Fund Scholarship…
Burch Breaks Record in Bermuda; Indian Swimmer Crushes National Mark Amid Controversy
Roy-Allan Burch (right) poses with U.S. Olympic medalist Allison Wagner (center) at the 2014 Bermuda National Championships.
Mix up swim practice with the Tempo Trainer Pro and Foil Monofin
The TTP is a great way to incorporate precision into an array of otherwise routine sets. For instance, try using the TTP in conjunction with a Foil Monofin to tune into a controlled underwater kick.
FINA/NVC Diving World Series: Hausding claims gold, Daley nets Silver in Mexico
China walked away with six victories, Germany and Canada earned one title each. Great Britain, Malaysia, Mexico and Russia also climbed the podium in Monterrey.
Gabonese Swimming Federation Holds First National Championship Meet
Swimming on the continent of Africa continues to grow as Gabon held their first-ever National Championships.
