International

Stories from the Pool, Jason Lezak, Part Two

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Rollason comments on the toughness of Danish Swimmers

In late January Australian coach Shannon Rollason was hired to take over the coaching duties at the Danish National Training…

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Phelps Receives “Excellence” Honor But Usain Bolt Wins Sportsman of the Year; Swimmer Dias Wins Disability Laureus

Michael Phelps didn’t win the Sportsman of the Year Award, but won’t leave Rio empty handed. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sarah Sjostrom Swims Lifetime Best in 400 Free at Grand Prix

Sarah Sjostrom also posted a top-three-in-the-world time in the 100 freestyle on the second day of the Swedish Grand Prix. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPicutres.com)

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Greatest Olympian Michael Phelps Meets Young Swimmers in Rio de Janeiro Favela

Michael Phelps and Chad le Clos in Rio de Janeiro (via @chadleclos)

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Ryan Cochrane Named viasport/SportBC Male Athlete of the Year

Swimming Canada distance star, Ryan Cochrane, came away from the 47th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by viasport…

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Meilutyte, Carlin and Roebuck put up World Bests

On the final night of the British Gas International Ruta Meilutyte, Jazz Carlin and Joe Roebuck all posted times that took top spot in…

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Sarah Sjostrom Posts Two World-Leaders at Swedish Grand Prix

Swedish star Sarah Sjostrom is beginning her 2013 season with the domestic Swedish Grand Prix (long course); the first meet…

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Kromowidjojo wins the 50 freestyle in star studded final

Olympic 50 and 100 freestyle champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo came away with gold in the 50 freestyle on the third night of…

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FINA Releases Full 2013 World Cup Schedule

The 2013 FINA World Cup series starts just after the World Championships, and ends in November in Beijing, China. (Credit: CobbleCC)

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Miley comebacks with a strong 400 IM; Ervin takes the 50 freestyle

The second day of the British Gas International Competition saw Hannah Miley redeem herself in the 400 IM while Anthony…

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Australian Olympic Committee Launches Investigation

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that they will be conducting their own investigation into the behaviour of James…

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Sprint News 3/7/2013: Michael Andrew Has Big Weekend; Cullen and Cesar Switch Brands

Speedo Tweeted out this photo today, revealing but not “formally announcing” a new sponsorship of Cullen Jones. (Photo Credit: Twitter/Speedo)

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17-Year Old O’Connor Breaks English Record in 200 IM on Day 1 of British Gas International

17-year old Siobhan-Marie O’Connor had a huge impact among a field rich with stars on day 1 of this new international meet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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New Canadian Director Atkinson: We’re Going to Focus on Improvement

Swimming Canada’s new high performance director John Atkinson, just two days officially into his new role of leading Canada’s best…

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