International

Majority Of CA-NV Team Set For Japan Exchange Meet In February

It was announced in October that the Itoman Swim Club of Japan and the five LSCs of California-Nevada had setup…

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Dara Torres, Brooke Bennett to host Google+ hangout with fans on Tuesday

Dara Torres, producer of perhaps the best comeback in American swimming, will talk with Brooke Bennett, who recently officialized her Rio 2016 comeback, and the best part – you’re invited to join them!

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2013 Swammy Awards Wrap-Up

We’ve spent the last two weeks honoring the best and brightest of 2013. Here’s the final awards list.

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Chad Le Clos, 2013 SwimSwam Swammy Male Swimmer of the Year Award Winner

Chad le Clos rose to global stardom in 2013, and still managed to impress in the pool.

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BREAKING: Ous Mellouli to Train with NBAC and Bob Bowman After Winter Training Trip

Among other great male freestyler in the NBAC group are Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Yannick Agnel.

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Canadian Junior Team Preparing For Victorian Championships In Geelong

A 15 member squad made up of some of the most promising 17-18 year old Canadian swimmers are currently in the midst of a training camp as part of the process of preparing for the Victorian Open State Championships….

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Notre Dame, Illinois win Copa Coqui in Puerto Rico

Notre Dame swept 7 of 8 events at the short course meters competition, while Illinois won both relays and got a win from Lori Lynn.

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Brazilian junior with leukemia met with record blood donations

Leonardo Coutinho was diagnosed with Leukemia just after Christmas, and his community responded with 400 blood donors in just 4 days.

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13-year-old Brazilian swimmer suspended 4 months for doping

The swimmer tested positive after listing 6 different supplements on his test form at the Brazilian Children’s Championships last November.

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Becca Mann blogs (and videos) USRPT, Day 3

On day 3, Becca Mann is back with some video footage of USRPT in action, plus her thoughts on its viability as a training strategy.

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FINIS Hires Ross Davenport to Join International Business Development Staff

British Olympian Ross Davenport, above, poses with the 2012 Olympics behind him. He was a part of three British Olympic Teams, and has now joined the staff at FINIS.

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Adrian and Ledecky Headline Arena Grand Prix at Austin

Top athletes expected to swim in Austin include Olympic Games gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Tyler Clary, Natalie Coughlin, Anthony Ervin, Matt Grevers, Katie Ledecky and Allison Schmitt.

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Becca Mann Blogs USRPT, Day 2

Becca Mann has now completed two days of USRPT, and has answers to some of your questions!

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Bohl Happy To Have Park Back In Brisbane

It was four years ago that Park began training in Brisbane on a regular basis and the fit has been a great one not only for Park, but also for the St. Peters Western program…

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