FINA Issues Clarification on New “Two-Hand-Touch Separation Rules”
FINA issued the above clarification on the new two-hand touch rules that went into effect on January 1st.
Russian Federation Releases Statement on Efimova Case
In the statement, the Russian Swimming Federation confirms that it did receive a report from FINA about Yulia Efimova’s ‘professional activities,’ but would not comment on the contents of that report.
Yulia Efimova Tests Positive for DHEA; Russian Sports Minister Urges Caution
World Champion and World Record holder Yulia Efimova has tested positive for DHEA.
Nick Juba Discusses His First Year On The Job
It has been almost 10 months since Nick Juba moved from the UK to Denmark to take over as the Danish National Team Coach…
Magnussen Puts Up A 47.73 To Win The 100 Freestyle In Melbourne
World champion James Magnussen was very impressive on the first night of the Victorian State Championships winning the 100 freestyle in a new state record time of 47.73…
10 Legends in Progress to Follow in 2014
Katie Ledecky is one of 10 legends in the making who are on the verge of ‘forever’ status in swimming.
Houston’s Jane Figueiredo to Coach Tom Daley at London’s New HP Diving Centre
NCAA coaching legend Jane Figueiredo has resigned her position as the head diving coach at the University of Houston to take…
British stars aligning to break Guinness World record with 100 x 100m relay for Leukemia charity
A who’s-who of British swimming stars will come together on February 1st in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record in the 100 x 100m relay while raising money to research and treat Leukemia.
Van der Burgh to Test 200 Breaststroke Waters in 2014
Olympic champion Cameron van der Burgh will be trying on a new race in 2014.
Magnussen Is Ready To Race
Australian swimming star James Magnussen appears to be preparing to take on competitors from China, Japan, South Africa and Brazil by racing himself into to shape…
ISHOF 2014 Rough Water Swim, Feature Video
This video is courtesy of Bruce Wigo, President and CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
The History of Swimwear
“Wool was virtually the only fiber that was available. While cotton was a booming business at the time it creates a denser fiber than wool and does not have any of wool’s natural water-repelling capabilities.” (Image: Buster Crabbe, 1932 Olympic gold medalist, 400m freestyle)
Canadian Rising Star Evan White, A Name to Remember for 2014
White has emerged as one of the most talented 17-year-old Canadian swimmers in many years. He produced numerous outstanding performances in 2013 including his December finale at the Thunderbolt Junior International in Portland, Oregon.
German Olympian and new Gator Michalak to arrive in Gainesville Thursday
Theresa Michalak says she’ll have her full four years of eligibility for the Gators and could start competing as soon as Saturday, depending on her immediate eligibility with the NCAA.
Florida Adds Uruguayan World Championship Qualifier to 2013-2014 Roster
In his weekly press conference, Gregg Troy discussed a new addition to his men’s program at Florida.
