Alshammar Pulls Out of World Championships Due to a Back Injury
On the advice of doctors Therese Alshammar has decided to forgo competing in Kazan so she focus on her rehabilitation…
FINIS Vapor Now in Europe and on Film (See Video Showcase)
John Mix, CEO, FINIS, Inc.: “We’re broadening our gaze to a more global market—this is one of many steps down a path to growing our international presence.”
Gold Medalist Rebecca Adlington Has Child and Is Already Talking Sport
Rebecca Adlington has given birth to her first child.
Shout from the Stands: Michael Phelps Numerology, Life Path Number 5 Equals Olympic Success
“Olympic year 2016 would be Phelps’s Nine year. 9 means completion.”
Hungarians Improve Butterfly World Rankings On Day Four of Nationals
Tamas Kenderesi and Lazslo Cseh became second and third men this year to break 1:55 in the 200m butterfly.
German Open to finalize nation’s World Champs roster
Today, the German Swimming Association (DSV) published an overview about the last step in the nomination procedure for German swimmers to qualify for the World Championships in Kazan in August.
Kazakh Swimmer Alexander Varakin Suspended 2 Years For Masking Agent
Kazakh swimmer Alexander Varakin has received a two-year suspension from the Disciplinary Committee of the Kazakhstan National Anti-Doping Centre, effective June…
Marcus Titus, Matthew Klotz Among Swimmers Named to US Deaf Swimming Roster for World Championships
Led by Olympic qualifiers and World Deaf Record Holders Marcus Titus (University of Arizona ’10) and Matthew Klotz (incoming freshman, LSU), United States Deaf Swimming (USA Deaf Swimming) today released its 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championships (WDSC) roster.
Brian King isn’t USA Swimming member, no jurisdiction to ban in United States
Banned Australian swim coach Brian King is not a USA Swimming member, and the United States’ swimming federation lacks the jurisdiction to ban him, USA Swimming said today, but his application could be rejected if he applied in the States.
FINA Meets With Potential 2021, 2023 World Championship Host Cities
Representatives from the UAE, Argentina, Qatar, Japan, Turkey and China met with FINA officials today in Lausanne to discuss information regarding hosting the 2021 and 2023 World Championships and Masters World Championships.
Boston 2024 expands Olympic bid plans to include huge neighborhood developments
Organizers of Boston’s 2024 Olympic host bid have reformatted their plan as a massive city development project, though some have criticized the expanded plan as “incomplete.”
1500m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Ledecky Looking For Second Distance Trifecta
Katie Ledecky is the undisputed favourite in this event and it does not appear that she will be challenged in the slightest.
Putin Among Russian Officials to Celebrate Athletes Success in Baku
High ranking Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, congratulated the Russian swim team on their success in Baku…
“He Believes in Me” Says Kevin Cordes of New Coach Sergio Lopez
“The first thing they ask me is, ‘Why are you so tall?’, says Kevin Cordes of the youngsters that now see him on deck at his new training home in Singapore.
Australia’s Bobby Hurley: On the Mend and In the Hunt
From short course world record holder to athlete in injury recovery, Australia’s Bobby Hurley is back at it in his quest for a spot on his country’s 2016 Olympics roster.
