International

Mare Nostrum Preview: Le Clos vs Seto headlines Barcelona as series comes to a close

The final stop of the circuit will feature a big-time showdown of the top two 200 flyers in the world for 2014, Chad le Clos and Daiya Seto (pictured).

  Comment First!

Sweden’s Sjostrom Swims to World Leader in 100 Fly at Sette Colli Trophy

The defending World Champion Sarah Sjostrom has raced to a world-leader in the women’s 100 fly to kick off Italy’s Sette…

  7 Comments

Bonnet Toasts 200 Free Military Record on Day 1 of 2014 World Military Swimming Championships

The 2014 World Military Swimming Championships kicked off on Friday in Tenero, Switzerland, and France’s Charlotte Bonnet cracked the first meet…

  Comment First!

Swim Job: Swim Saskatchewan Seeks Provincial Coach / Provincial High Performance Program Coordinator

Swim Saskatchewan is seeking an individual with a demonstrated history of coaching success and high performance experience in competitive swimming to join our organization.

  Comment First!

17-year-old cancer survivor Angeli Rivera back in the water and still defying odds

It’s been a whirlwind 10 months for 17-year-old Angeli Rivera. But for the Puerto Rican swimmer, the roller-coaster ride is right back where it started – in the pool.

  Comment First!

WATER POLO: USA Women Advance To Semifinals of World League Super Final With Victory Over Brazil

The USA Women’s National Team blazed into the semifinal round of the FINA World League Super Final with an 11-1…

  Comment First!

Rising Swim Star Yuri Kisil joins High Performance Centre

“I really like the swim team at the Vancouver Centre and UBC,’’ said the 6’7” Kisil. “I thought about going to the U.S. but in the end it was important for me to stay in Canada and be close to home.”

  Comment First!

Uvis Kalnins downs four national records at Latvian nationals, 50 back record falls in wild shootout

Uvis Kalnins, the 20-year-old Latvian Olympian and current Missouri State Bear, broke four national records at the Latvian National Championships on May 31st and June 1st, showing some outstanding range and versatility.

  Comment First!

Why Should a SwimFan Care About Soccer’s World Cup?

Maracana in Rio will crown the champion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Julio DeLamare Swim Stadium lies appropriately in its shadow with the Olympics looming.

  3 Comments

U.S.-Based South African Swimmers to Cover Portion of Own Travel Costs for 2014 Commonwealth Games

South African swimmers based in the United States were informed this morning that they would have to cover a portion…

  6 Comments

Big day for Danish women, Japanese men to close out Canet’s Mare Nostrum stop

The Danish ladies won 5 total events on Thursday including two from Rikke Moller Pederson (pictured), while the Japanese men went 1-2 in the 100 back, 200 breast and 200 IM.

  1 Comment

Swimming Canada Selects Venue For 2016 Olympic/Paralympic Team Trials

Swimming Canada has awarded the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials to the city of Toronto. The meet will be…

  1 Comment

Hanser Re-Emerges With Top Seed in 100 Free in Canet; Ervin and Adrian Chasing

Cal Golden Bear Anthony Ervin had the fastest morning swim in the 100 free, though it took as much to even get him into the final.

  23 Comments

How to Build a Triathlete

Elite triathlon coach Matt Dixon reveals the approach he has used to turn age-group triathletes into elite professionals and champions.

  Comment First!