IOC Receives “Strong Assurances” of Non-Discrimination from Russian Deputy Prime Minister
The International Olympic Committee released a statement today attempting to reassure the international community that they will be unfettered by Russia’s new propaganda legislation.
David Marsh Signs Contract Extension at SwimMAC Through 2018
SwimMAC’s David Marsh has signed a contract extension to remain as the club’s CEO until 2018. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
163 NAG Records Broken So Far In 2012-2013 USA Swimming Season
With the end of the 2012-2013 season approaching, 163 national age group records have been broken (or tied) over the past year between the short course and long course seasons. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
No Positive Doping Tests From FINA World Championships
The 2013 FINA World Championships were a successful gala with 6 World Records, including two by Katie Ledecky, and no doping violations. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Caeleb Dressel Swims 19.0 50 Yard Free in Practice a Week Ahead of Junior Worlds
Caeleb Dressel is doing crazy things, and we’re just talking about practice. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com); Video Courtesy: Sergio Lopez Miro)
Late August is Swimming’s Wedding Season: Trio of Swimming Superstar Weddings in Two Weeks
Anastasia Zueva (white dress) and Sergey Fesikov (black suit) was one of three mega-star swimming weddings from the past weekend, plus one American star got engaged. (Photo Posted to Fesikov’s Facebook, labeled courtesy: Georgian’s Swimmers Club)
USA Swimming to Bring In National Child Protection Center For Independent Review of SafeSport Program
USA Swimming has hired a national child protection center to independently review and critique it’s SafeSport prgoram.
Caeleb Dressel Turns 17, Charges a New Set of National Age Group Records
Caeleb Dressel may just be turning 17 today, but he’s already not far from the 17-18 National Age Group Records. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Le Clos Named 2014 Youth Olympics Ambassador; Swimming 4th-Most Popular Sport in S.A.
South Africa’s Chad le Clos has been named the IOC’s ambassador for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Why Aren’t Elite Level Swim Meets More Heavily Attended?
Even meets like NCAA Championships, that should be a sellout every time, can’t fill half of the seats. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
$10,001 to the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Josh Davis and the Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic present the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout. Featured image: Dax Hill, Jimmy Feigen & Brendan Hansen (Photo Credit: MOO BOSC)
Caeleb Dressel, Becca Mann Lead U.S. Roster for World Junior Championships
Affable teen Becca Mann is among 18 men and women selected for the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships from the USA. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
What Music Do Swimmers Listen to On Deck to Get Psyched Up Races?
What music are swimmers listening to on deck at the 2013 YMCA Long Course National Championships? (Video and featured image courtesy of Kelly McCommons)
Alex Meyer Plans to Continue Training at Harvard After Coach Takes Penn State Job
2012 U.S. Olympian Alex Meyer will remain at Harvard, even after his coach Tim Murphy moved on to Penn State. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPIctures.com)
Why Do You Love YMCA Nationals and YMCA Swimming?
This video was captured by Kate Hugo at the 2013 YMCA Long Course National Championships and produced by Kelly McCommons. (Video and featured image courtesy of Kelly McCommons)
