Belmonte-Garcia Takes Win 3; Tons of National Records Go Down On Day 3 of Euro's
The men’s 1500 free was a barn-burner of a race to kick off the 3rd session of the 2011 European…
Friis Swims Textile Best, Denmark Soars on Day 2 at SC Euros
Denmark’s Lotte Friis is already rounding into form for next weekend’s Duel in the Pool with an 8:07.53 in the…
A&M All-American Boris Loncaric Received 4-Month Doping Ban
Texas A&M redshirt senior Boris Loncaric received a 4-month doping suspension from the Croatian Swimming Federation after a positive test for Methylhexaneamine,…
Belmonte-Garcia Surpasses Even Her Own Level of Insanity at Euro Short Course Champs
Day 1 at the 2011 European Short Course Championships saw some big names win championships, without a whole lot of…
In Briefs: Stephanie Rice to Retire After 2012 Olympics
Australia’s 2008 golden-girl Stephanie Rice will retire after the 2012 Olympics, she has announced. Rice won three gold medals the…
James Magnussen Named Australian Swimmer of the Year
At the official Swimming Australia awards ceremony, James Magnussen earned four big awards, including the Swimmer of the Year honor. That…
Aussie Villain D'Arcy Files for Bankruptcy; Puts Olympic Bid in Jeopardy
According to Australia’s the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Nick D’Arcy’s chance at an Olympic medal is in serious jeopardy after…
Impressive European Duel in the Pool Roster Released
For the first time ever, the Americans’ opponents in the Duel in the Pool series might have put together a…
Bernard, Balmy Top TYR World Rankings at French SC Nationals
Szczecin (pps) France’s swimmers have made two important changes at the very top of the current season’s World best rankings…
Thiago Pereira Leaves Trojan to Train with Brazilian PRO16
According to the Brazilian swim blog Blog do Coach, Thiago Pereira has left the Trojan Swim Club at USC and…
The Best December Swimming Weekend…Ever (a Review and Historical Reference)
The weekend of Thursday December 1st, 2011 through Sunday, December 4th was one of the fastest December swimming weekends that…
Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte Named FINA World Swimmers of the Year
FINA have named Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin as their 2011 World Swimmers of the Year to match the pair’s…
Texas Long Course Invitational Concludes Fast Weekend in Austin
After the dust settled from the short course yards 2011 Texas Hall of Fame Invitational, the Longhorns hosted on Sunday…
Sarah Sjostrom Breaks National Record, Textile Best in 100 Free
At the Dutch Open National Championships in Eindhoven this past weekend, which serves as the first Olympic qualifier for the…
Italian National Swimmer Catalano Suspended for Positive Drug Test
FINA has announced a drug-test suspension against Italian swimmer Enrico Catalano for a positive test for THC metabolites (which is indicative of marijuana…
