Iranian Woman Denied Swimming Record; Claims Because of Her “Femininity”
Elham Asghari swam a 20km course across the Caspian Sea in roughly 9 hours, and though she wore a heavy, loose-fitting suit complete with head covering, Iranian officials have apparently denied her record swim. (Image courtesy of Tavaana2010 video capture)
Wang Shun Scores Chinese National Record to Open Chinese National Games
China’s Sun Yang was also among the winners on day 1 of the prestigious event. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
2013-2014 Major Oceania Swimming Master Schedule
Now that the World Championships have come and gone we can look forward to the meet schedule for the 2013-14 across the world…. (photo credit: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Second Edition of Fast Lane Meet Set for September 29th
Adam Mania was a part of the 2012 Raio Rapido “Fast Lane” meet in Brazil that won a huge cash prize. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINA Unveils 2014 Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Procedure
Chad le Clos is the greatest Youth Olympics success story in swimming, having won a World Short Course title later that year, and ending up with Olympic gold in 2011, and double gold at Worlds in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Nick Juba, Danish Swimming Head Coach, Discusses Friis’ Move to NBAC
Nick Juba shares his perspective on Lotte Friis leaving Nice to train in Baltimore. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Huge Decisions Loom at 125th IOC Session in Argentina, Including Host, New Sports, New President
The International Olympic Committee will change the future of sports this coming weekend.
Swimming Australia Amends Constitution; Alters Term of Directors & President
As they appoint a new president, Swimming Australia has amended their constitution to give more freedom to his term.
Peter John Stevens: Slovenia’s Next Great Breaststroker
Slovenia’s Peter Stevens won the boys’ 50 breaststroke in Dubai, and in the process broke the Championship Record. (Courtesy: Colin Blair)
Gabrielle Fa’Amausili Tells the Camera How Her Name is Pronounced: Time We All Learn It
New Zealand’s Gabrielle Fa’Aumausili introduced herself to the world in Dubai. Watch this video to learn more. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
Hardcore Swim of the Week: Australia’s Mack Horton Gives Lots of Options
Australian Mack Horton filled his trophy case at the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
Simma.NU: Friis the Latest to Join North Baltimore Aquatic Club
Lotte Friis (left) swam her first open water race on Saturday, and a Scandanavian swimming site is reporting that her next stop with be Baltimore in the United States. (Photo: Lotte Friis/Facebook.com)
FINA World Junior Championships *Day 6 Real-Time Recaps*
American Caeleb Dressel won the boy’s 100 freestyle in a championship and NAG record time of 48.97… (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Australia Wins the Medal Standings as the Russians Pass the Americans
Mack Horton’s dominance in the men’s freestyle events powered the Australians to the top spot in the medal standings…
Junior World Swimmers Are Set Up For Records In Final Night In Dubai
The final session of the FINA Junior World Championships will be underway tonight in Dubai. (Photo Credit: Colin B.)
