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2014 Swammy Awards: American Female Swimmer Of The Year Katie Ledecky

With the amount of success that Ledecky had in 2014, there is no doubt that she is the rightful recipient of the 2014 Swammy Award for 2014 American female swimmer of the year, and the winner of the award for the second year in a row.

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Katinka breaks Two Hungarian Records, Wins 5 of 6 on Day 2 of Indian Ocean Champs

Katinka Hosszu showed a little bit of a chip in the armor on Monday at the 2014 Indian Ocean Championships,…

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2014 Swammy Awards: Para-Swimming Female Athlete of the Year Jessica Long

To see all of the 2014 Swammy Award winners, presented by TYR, click here. 2014 Honoree: Jessica Long, USA After a…

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Hannah Moore’s Two Golds Named by USOC Among 14 Highlights of 2014 Youth Olympics

While the male team continued to struggle in swimming at the second edition of the Youth Olympic Games, held in…

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USOC Names Katie Ledecky One of Top 14 “Team USA Women” of 2014

Katie Ledecky was recognized by the USOC for her accomplishments in 2014.

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Katinka Hosszu Goes 5-For-5, Townsend Wins 200 Free on First Day of 2014 Indian Ocean Championships

Katinka Hosszu even won a breaststroke event en route to a perfect 5-for-5 day on Sunday at the Indian Ocean Championships.

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FINA Junior World Records in SCM Can Be Set Beginning January 1st, 2015

Katie Ledecky is the Junior World Record holder in several long course events already, but will be too old by the time FINA begins to recognize short course meters Junior World Records to break them.

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Lessons From Legends: The Myth of George Haines

“Who are the most prominent figures in the current and past history of swimming?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)

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Katinka Hosszu Entered in All 17 Events; Olympic Nice to Race at Indian Ocean Meet

Katinka Hosszu (above) will be joined by Darian Townsend, Jeremy Stravius, Charlotte Bonnet, and Roland Schoeman on Reunion Island.

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WATCH as Old Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool is Demolished in Long Beach, California

After 47 years as one of the legendary venues for aquatics in the United States, the old Belmont Plaza Olympic…

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PHOTO VAULT: New Photos from “Touch the Wall” Documentary’s NY Premier

Melissa Lundie captured photos of Kara Lynn Joyce and Missy Franklin at the NY premier of the documentary, “Touch the Wall.”

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Maxime Rooney Breaks 15-16 200 Free NAG Record In Same Pool As Previous Record Holder, Kyle Gornay

A year and a half after Kyle Gorany broke the 15-16 NAG Record at 1:34.99, Maxime Rooney breaks the 15-16 NAG Record in the same pool at the East LA College, going 1:34.57.

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American Records Fall, Nathan Adrian Continues Winning at AESC Pro-Am Day 4

Day 4 of the AESC Pro-Am saw more fast swimming, including a pair of American Records. Nathan Adrian also continued his fast swimming with another victory. This one in the 100 freestyle

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Breeja Larson Breaks American, U.S. Open Records in 50 Yard Breaststroke at AESC Pro-Am

Breeja Larson took down the American Record in the 50 yard breaststroke on Sunday.

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Cody Miller Breaks American Record in 50 SCY Breaststroke on Sunday at AESC Pro-Am

Cody Miller broke the official, published American Record in the 50 yard breaststroke on Sunday.

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