International

In Briefs: Bousquet Relents, Will Swim for France in Shanghai

After some nasty teeth-gnashing from French star Fred Bousquet and the Fédération Française de Natation, a somewhat peaceable resolution has…

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Hawke Responds to Bousquet Boycott Threats

An epic saga of man versus federation is unfolding in France. If you haven’t been following, here is what’s gone…

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Hershey's David Nolan Posts More Staggering Times at Mid-Atlantic Senior Champs

Hershey High School senior David Nolan, who we highlighted two weeks ago for breaking 3 National High School Records at…

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In Briefs: Arena Adds Ranomi Kromowidjojo to Increasingly Impressive Stable

Nobody can yet match Speedo’s roster of athletes (that includes Michael Phelps and Ryan Locthe, the two greatest swimmers in…

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In Brief: British 2012 Olympic Trials To Be Open to Foreigners

The British swim team will likely have a home-pool advantage at the 2012 London Olympic Games, thanks in no small…

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USA Today Releases Their Own Olympic Medal Predictions

So you thought we were crazy to pick Olympic medalists 500 days out, ehh? Well apparently, USA Today doesn’t think…

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In Brief: Former World Record Holder Jones To Sit Out 200 Breaststroke at World Championship Trials

Swimming Australia has released the start lists for their 2011 National Championship meet that starts April 1st in Sydney. There…

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Hershey Does More Than Chocolate: David Nolan Blasts High School Record Books

Full State Meet Results (Check it out, this was a fast meet). There have been a lot of great high…

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High School Junior Bootsma Puts Up Legendary 100 Backstroke Mark

Yards races are swum exclusively in the United States, and most of the country’s elite competitors are well into their…

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Still More Trouble Brewing in Brazilian Federation: PRO 16, World Championship Qualifying Comes Under Fire

The past year has been a controversial one in the Brazilian federation. It started last summer when the country’s main…

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Seebohm's "Swine Flu" The Latest Health Disruption for Aussies

The Australian National Team, a month ahead of their World Championship Trials in four weeks, have been hit with a…

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In Brief: Torres All-In for London 2012, But Draws the Line Before Rio 2016

Dara Torres began her long climb back towards the London 2012 Olympics two weeks ago at the Missouri Grand Prix….

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2011 Indianapolis Grand Prix Preview

Between 2012 and 2017, Indianapolis’ IUPUI Natatorium will host many huge college meets during the month of March. Specifically, they…

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USA Swimming: No Inappropriate Relationship Between Hutchison and Athlete

USA-Swimming has cleared FAST Center of Excellence coach Sean Hutchison of having any sort of inappropriate relationship with any of…

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Carmel High School Women Break Own 200 Medley Relay Public School Record en Route to 25th Straight Title

The Carmel, Indiana, High School swim team broke the 200 medley relay broke the National High School Record in the…

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