Italians Make Two Last-Minute Additions to Worlds Lineups
Italy has added two swimmers to their World Championship roster at the 11th hour. (Photo of Pizzini courtesy: Italian Swimming)
World Championships Preview: Sprenger Confident in His Abilities in the 100 breaststroke
Australian Christian Sprenger is currently ranked number one in the world in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.05 (photo courtesy of Swimming Australia)
Swimming Australia Worlds Team, Road To Barcelona Behind the Scenes Video
James Magnussen (above) and Cate Campbell have put up some all-time great performances as they head toward redemption in 2013. (Photo Courtesy: Swimming Australia)
Evgeny Sadovyi Returns to His Hallowed Ground. This Time As an Official
Evgeny Sadovy, the 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist and world record holder will be back at the pool in Barcelona as an official. (Photo Courtesy: www.volganet.ru)
FINA World Championship Medals Revealed, Silicone Ribbons Break Tradition – Video
FINA contracted Lagranja, a Barcelona-based design firm, to recreate the medals awarded during the 2013 FINA World Championships.
Canadian Worlds Team Gathers For Staging Camp
“It’s pretty exciting when the trip finally comes together and you get everyone there,” said Cochrane, who will be competing at his fourth world championships. “The final push is always a stressful time but once you get the team together it’s a very calming experience. I think we’re all excited for the meet to start.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Canadian National Championships Begin in Pointe-Claire
The Canadian Summer Nationals got underway this evening at the Pointe-Claire Aquatic Centre in Pointe-Claire, Quebec (a suburb of Montreal)…
Hardcore Swim of the Week: Home Cooking at the World University Games
The HardCoreSwim of the week for the 2013 World University Games goes to the Russian men’s 400 free relay. Vlad…
Dr. Julio C. Maglione To Be Re-elected As FINA President
Dr. Julio C. Maglione is being re-elected as the FINA President. A reception is being held on July 25th, to honor him. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Two American Officials Were Selected for the 2013 World Championships
Announcer, Michael Poropat and Judge, Jay Thomas, were selected to represent USA Swimming in Barcelona.
Yannick Agnel Affirms Decision to Swim 200 Free Individually
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Remember When…Dubai Was To Host the 2013 World Championships?
The megaboard at the Dubai pool will host this year’s World Junior Championships, but is FINA ready to hand them back the keys to the senior meet? (Photo: Takasha Ide)
2013 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW: Can the Younger Xu Beat Ledecky in the 800 freestyle?
The women’s distance events have traditionally been a young woman’s game and with the emergence of Chinese teenager Xu Danlu…
FINA Approves Curacao as Newest Member Federation After Dissolution of Netherlands Antilles
Curacao, an island off of South America, has received its own FINA membership. (Map Courtesy: TUBS)
Hosts Awarded for 2015 and 2017 World Junior Championships
The historic city of Budapest is slotted to host the 2017 World Junior Swimming Championships. (Photo: Heinz Albers/www.heinzalbers.org)