How to improve your technique with the Freestyle Hand Paddle
Whether you’re gearing up for an open water race, training for a triathlon or writing age group practices, the Freestyler paddle is an essential tool for improving freestyle technique. (Image: Anthony Ervin)
Ben Proud Tweaks Training, Breaks British Record in 50 Free in Time Trial Swim
British Swimmer Ben Proud has broken the 50 long course meter free British Record at a regional meet, swimming a 21.86…
Italian Olympian Beni Retires After Swimming At Second Annual Swim4Life Trophy
2008 Olympian Niccolo Beni used the Swim4Life event to announce his retirement from the sport…
Kuznetsov (RUS) stuns favourite in Moscow – FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2014
The local delegation delivered powerful performances in Moscow during the fourth stop of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series on May 2-4 with at its helm 2013 World silver medallist Evgeny Kuznetsov taking the gold in the men’s 3m springboard, ahead of Ukraine’s Illya Kvasha and British Jack Laugher. (Also see the 2014 FINA/NVC Trialer)
China clinches 6 out of 8 titles in Gatineau (CAN)
China’s rising talents Huo Liang and Ren Qian were the sensations of the third stage of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2014, successfully hosted by Gatineau (CAN) on May 1-4. Huo and Ren captured the men’s and women’s 10m platform gold, individual and synchro.
Camana Bay Aquatic Club Gets ‘Happy’ En Route to Record-Breaking Weekend
The Camana Bay Aquatic Club, located in the Cayman Islands, traveled to Orlando, Florida last weekend for the 2014 Highlander…
Keeping up with the Code: A quick look at some recent rule changes
Keeping up with the ever-evolving swimming rulebook can be hard. Check out this guide for a brief review of some of the rule changes you might not be aware of.
The Race for 2014 World Swimmer of the Year
2014 Swammy Award winner for Male World Swimmer of the Year Chad le Clos has a chance at repeating his crown in 2014, and here’s what he has to do to earn that title
Aliaksandra Herasimenia Takes Two On The Final Day In Antwerp
On the final day of the Belgian National Championships Belarusian swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia continued to rack up the wins taking the women’s 100 freestyle and 50 backstroke…
Koch Puts Up Second Fastest 200 Breaststroke; Team Of 30 For Euro Champs Announced
The final night of the German National Championships in Berlin saw two German stars put up times that rank both number two in the world…
Tomasz Polewka knocks off Polish record in 50 back at Poland Grand Prix
On the second and final day of the Polish Grand Prix event in Opole, rising star Tomasz Polewka took down a national record in the 50 backstroke, going 25.12.
Two National Records Broken On The Second Day Of The Belgian Championships
Louis Croenen and Emmanuel Vanluchene both set new national marks on day two of the Belgian Nationals Championships in Antwerp…
Legendary Australian, Danish, Spanish coach Paulus Wildeboer passes away at 59
Paulus Wildeboer, one of the most well-known and well-respected swimming coaches in the world has passed away after an ongoing illness, according to AS.com, a Spanish-based sports site.
Sweden announces Junior Euros squad, gives update on current European Champs roster qualifiers
Sarah Sjostrom leads the current Euros roster, while 14 swimmers were officially named to the Junior Euros team.
Senegal to host African Swimming Championships in September
The African Swimming Championships have been officially cleared to move forward in Senegal, according to a press release from the Senegalese Press Agency
