International

Former Olympic swimmer Mark Tonelli is ambassador for Australia Day

Australian Olympic gold medalist Mark Tonelli has been honored as Bega Valley’s official Australia Day Ambassador.

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Britain Sending 43 Elites to Flanders Cup This Weekend

World Record holder Adam Peaty will lead a team of 43 Brits to the Flanders Cup this weekend.

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The Battle of Sink vs. Swim: More Children Can Open a Web Browser Than Swim

The statistics are horrifying – and in the UK, they’re getting worse.

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FINA Announces New Dates for Junior World Championships

Mack Horton (AUS) won big at the 2013 Junior World Championships; New dates have been announced for the 2015 edition of the meet.

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Potebelleez to Play at BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

The Potbelleez and Hot Dub Time Machine who will perform at the 2015 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series…

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Big Ten Breaststroke Champion Kierra Smith Planning 2016 Olympic Redshirt

Big Ten breaststroke champion Kierra Smith is planning to take an “Olympic redshirt” season between her junior and senior years at…

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Ayatsuga Hirai Breaks Hagino’s 1500 Free Japanese Record in SCM

Japanese swimmer Ayatsugu Hirai has broken the National Record in the 1500 short course meters freestyle at last week’s Japan Winter…

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Boston Globe: City employees forbidden from criticizing 2024 Olympic bid

The city of Boston has officially ordered its public employees not to “denigrate or disparage” the town’s bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the Boston Globe reports.

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Dates and Locations Set for the Dutch Challenger Competitions

The dates and locations for the 2015 series of KNZB Challenger competitions have been set…

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Finnish Squad Wrapping Up Altitude Camp

Many of the top Finnish swimmers have been at an altitude camp which began on January 2nd and will finish on the 24th…

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USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus honored with ACES Chief Executive Leadership Award

“To receive any award is humbling, but even more so when the recognition comes from peers,” said Wielgus.

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2015 FINA Water Polo World League – Hungary, Serbia and Croatia lead after round 4

Hungary, Serbia and Croatia maintain the lead of their respective group – A, B and C – after the fourth round of the European tournament of the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League 2015.

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6 Ways to Get the Most from Your Swimmers

Motivating Boys vs. Girls: Six Ways to Get the Most from Your Swimmers

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Swim Job: The Danish Swimming Federation seeks National Coach

The Danish Swimming Federation, in collaboration with Team Denmark, is looking for a National Coach.

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Russian National Team Heads to Spain

The head coach of the Russian National Swim Team, Anatoly Zhuravlev, is sending swimmers to a training camp in Spain,…

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