Boyle and Snyders Make Additional Selection Standards On Day Two Of New Zealand Championships
On the second day of the State New Zealand Open Championships World Championships medalist Lauren Boyle and Glenn Snyder both made the Commonwealth Games selection standard in their second event…
British Gas Swimming Championships Preview
The Commonwealth Games teams for England, Scotland and Wales will be chosen at the British Gas National Championships which will be held from April 10th-15th…
Three-Time Olympic Champion Stephanie Rice Announces Her Retirement
Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice announced her retirement on Wednesday in a YouTube video.
Omar Pinzon Absolved By Court of Arbitration For Sport After Positive Cocaine Test
Three-time Colombian Olympian Omar Pinzon has had his suspension overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
National 800 free record for Gabriele Detti at Italian Nationals Day 1
The distance freestyle races saw big times on the first day of Italian Nationals. Federica Pellegrini (above) put up the second-fastest 400 free time in the world this year while Gabriele Detti broke a national record in the 800 and took over the world’s top ranking.
Hosszu, Ottesen, Heemskerk, Dekker to Swim at Maria Lenk
Katinka Hosszu will race at the 2014 Maria Lenk Trophy in two weeks, swimming for Corinthians.
Le Clos Wins Again, Schoeman Goes World-Leader in 50 Fly Semi-Final on Day 2 of SA Nationals
South Africa’s Chad le Clos took a second event win of the meet thus far in South Africa.
French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Day One Wrap-Up
A view of the competition pool at the 2014 French Long Course Championships in Chartres.
Lauren Boyle’s national record highlights day 1 of New Zealand Open
Lauren Boyle broke her own national record in the 200 free, one of three New Zealanders to hit the nomination standard for the Commonwealth Games team.
Ian Thorpe Admitted to Hospital in Sydney After Shoulder Surgery Complications
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe was admitted into a Sydney hospital for treatment of an infection on his left-shoulder, several Australian media…
How to Eliminate Chloramines After Swimming
Chloramines cause health problems for swimmers. The problems can be severe, often called “chlorine allergy” or “chlorine sensitivity.” Some physical symptoms include itchiness and dryness, breathing problems, rash, hives, etc..
French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Fan Guide Part 2 – Whom to Watch
All eyes will be on this guy, French superstar Yannick Agnel, who has been training under Bob Bowman at NBAC for the last year. This will be Agnel’s first major meet since moving to Baltimore and everyone will be keen to see how the “American” version of their superstar does in Chartres.
Swimming Australia Names First 30 for 2014 Pan Pac Championships
Swimmers like Emily Seebohm, who hit “A” standards at the Australian National Championships last week, are qualified for both the Commonwealth Games and the Pan Pac Championships
Race Video: Michael Andrew 100 Yard Fly 13-14 NAG Record, 47.23
With 47.23 in the 100 yard butterfly, Michael pulls within .13 of the 15-16 National Age Groud Record, a record he’ll have over two years to challenge. That one currently sits at 47.10, belonging to Michael-Phelps-nemesis Milorad Cavic.
Le Clos is Back With 1:54.5 in 200 Fly, Bosch Qualifies Too on Day 1 of SA Nationals
South Africa had a breakthrough with two swimmers qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in the 200 fly on the meet’s first day.
