In Briefs: Trojan Adds Another Olympian in World Record Holder Zhang Lin
Chinese newspapers are reporting that Zhang Lin, current World Record holder in the men’s 800 free (long course), has arrived…
Wang Shun Breaks Asian Record in 400 IM on Day 2 at Chinese Nationals
Day 1 on Wednesday at Chinese Nationals were pretty quick. Day 2, however, really lit things on fire, beginning with…
Sun Yang Blisters Through Day One 200 Free at Chinese Nationals [video]
Results from Chinese swim meets are notoriously hard to find, but thanks to a source within the Chinese swimming community,…
Best Swimming Nations: Men's Sprint Freestyles
If you’re a frequent reader of The Swimmers Circle, you’ll know that we frequently refer to certain national programs, as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
