International

In Briefs: Brazil Drops Macedo, Adds Dos Santos to Pan Ams Squad

Brazil has added Nicholas Dos Santos to the roster for the 2011 Pan American Games, which begin in just under…

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Roland Schoeman to Train with Phoenix Swim Club

South African swimmer, and short course 50 free World Record holder, Roland Schoeman of South Africa will be back training…

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In Briefs: Lyndon Ferns Weds Cara Burger in Beautiful Pretoria Ceremony

South African Olympic gold medalist Lyndon Ferns has gone through plenty of change this year. In April, he officially retired from…

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Singapore's Tao Li, Olympic Finalist, Chooses New Coach

In an update to a previous story, Singaporean butterfly champion Tao Li has decided on her 3rd coach in as…

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USA Today Releases Post-Worlds Olympic Projections

The USA Today has released the latest incarnation of their computer-driven Olympic predictions, that span every event of every sport…

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In Briefs: Coventry Chooses Coach for Monaco Voyage

Zimbabwean swim star Kirsty Coventry has chosen a coach for her new training in Monaco, which will begin this week…

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2011 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool to Pit USA Against E-Stars; UK, Denmark, Belarus, Poland, Denmark Amongst Confirmed Participants

USA Swimming has released more details about the upcoming Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, which will pit an American All-Star…

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Four Meets in Four Weeks for Young Japanese Swimmers Lead to National Records, Several Top 10 Times

Whilst much of the international focus has been on big-time meets like the USA Swimming National Championships, the World University Games,…

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Video: Jess Schipper Talks MND and Me, Upcoming Olympic Year

Today, I sat down with Australian 5-time World Champion and four-time Olympic medalist Jess Schipper from Australia. We spoke about…

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British Swimming Announces Olympic Trials Qualifying Times

British Swimming has released their Olympic Trials Qualifying times for the first of two selection meets, which will be the…

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Adds Revolutionary "Altitude Training" Simulator

Swimming Australia has become particularly fond of altitude training under the administration of national team head coach Leigh Nugent, including…

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Argentina's Cecilia Biagioli Breaks Meet Record on Final Day of 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy

During today’s final session of the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, we saw only the 2nd Meet…

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Pereira, Cielo, Silva All Take Titles on Day 5 at 2011 Jose Finkel

Day 5 is now in the books at the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The morning’s action…

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Jose Finkel Day 4: Gomes' Top-10 Time in Semis, Third Victory for Molina Higlight Morning Session

Day 4 at the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy in Belo Horizonte was short on finals (only two sets of individual finals and…

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Cesar Cielo Blasts 21.3 on a Relay, Fabiola Molina Posts Career-Best in 100 Fly on Day 3 at Jose Finkel

Day 3 at the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy came and went without too many surprises in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The…

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