Australian 'Summer Swim Series' Can Serve as a Basis for Pro Swim League
On January 29th and 30th, the North Sydney Pool in Australia will serve as host for an innovative swimming event…
New Poll Question: Will Aaron Peirsol Retire Prior to the 2012 Olympics?
Check out the new poll question on the right side of the page, and weigh in on whether or not…
USA Swimming Announces 2011 World Championships Rosters; Peirsol Staying Home Again
(Update 6/29: USA Swimming has made some changes to their World Championship Roster, including adding some 50m races. Click here…
Swim Ireland's Own Sexual Abuse Scandal Rocks Highest Levels of Sport
It would be naive to assume that USA-Swimming is the only swimming organization in the world that had a problem…
"Crippen Mile" Open Water Swim to Benefit Elevation Foundation
The Elevation Foundation, which was started in the wake of Fran Crippen’s Tragic Death last year with a mission to…
Laura Val Sets 6 World Records in the Greatest Race Ever
Would it be hyperbole to call 60-year old Laura Val’s performance at a Master’s meet in San Francisco last weekend…
In Brief: Targett "Back on Track" with 49.66 in Victoria
This past weekend, while American eyes were focused on the Grand Prix in Austin, another name that is familiar to…
2011 Austin Grand Prix Recap
The 2011 Austin Grand Prix was a star-studded affair that for much of America’s National Team was the first stop…
In Brief: Korean National Team Coach Resigns
Roh Min-sang, the 50-year old coach of the South Korean National Team, has resigned his post, according to the Korean…
Shanghai 2011:Shanghai Oriental Sports Center Inaugurated 200 Days Out (pictures)
On December 28th, the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center was “inaugurated” to much fanfare. This date marked exactly 200 days until…
In Brief: 2011 Duel in the Pool Will be Hosted in Atlanta
The next edition of the Duel in the Pool series will take place December 18th and 19th in Atlanta, Georgia….
Gators Strike Again: Spofforth Receives Approval to Keep Training in Florida with Troy
And the Gator Swim Club gets even stronger, as Gemma Spofforth has officially received funding from the British Swimming Association…
2011 Austin Grand Prix Dives Off This Weekend
This weekend will kick off the 2011 USA Swimming Grand Prix series in Austin, Texas at the Lee and Joe…
Lochte, Alshammar Named 2010 FINA Swimmers of the Year
Team USA’s Ryan Lochte and Swedish sprint star Therese Alshammar were named the 2010 FINA World Swimmers of the Year…
In Wake of Crippen Tragedy, New South Wales' Open Water Technical Committee Develops Water Temperature Policy
The Open Water Technical Committee for the Australian state of New South Wales has developed a new Water Temperature Policy…
