Jeremy Stravius Joining European Team for Duel in the Pool
Jeremy Stravius (middle) after taking silver in the 50 back at the 2013 World Championships.
World Record Holder Ariana Kukors Officially Retires After Year Away From Swimming
Ariana Kukors, holder of one of the most intimidating World Records on the books, has retired from swimming.
Debbie Phelps Named First Full-Time Director of Baltimore Public Schools Fundraising Arm
The mother of the great Olympian stepped down from her role as middle school principal in 2012, and has now taken on an even bigger position.
Olympic Champion Megan Jendrick Retires
Megan Jendrick, one of the United States’ most beloved Olympians, has officially retired. She won two gold medals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney; in the 100 breaststroke and as a member of the women’s 4×100 medley relay. At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Jendrick netted a third Olympic medal, a silver.
12-Time Paralympic Champion Jessica Long Joins NBAC Pro Group
Jessica Long (right) Tweeted this picture after winning her 3rd ESPY award in 2013.
Claire Donahue, Cammile Adams, Sarah Henry Accept Invites for 2013 Duel in the Pool
Claire Donahue announced today via her Twitter that she’s accepted a spot on the 2013 Duel in the Pool roster.
2013-2014 USAS Grand Prix Series Will Give Away One-Year Car Leases to Winners
USA Swimming has finalized the schedule for the 2013-2014 Grand Prix Series, which will look very similar to what it…
NBC Signs Deal for 116 Hours of 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Coverage
Paralympic stars like Jessica Long will have a massive new television audience for the 2016 Games.
Raia Rapida Picks: An International Selection Panel Weighs In
Eugene Godsoe and the Americans won the Raia Rapida in 2012, and since then Godsoe has gotten very, very fast.
Michael Andrew Incredibly Impressive at NLU Sprint Decathlon Meet
Michael Andrew’s pentathlon time from Kansas City would’ve placed 2nd against Cal over the weekend.
Yannick Agnel to Race at Duel in the Pool, Minneapolis Grand Prix
Yannick Agnel embraces competitor Ryan Lochte after the Frenchman took gold at the World Championships in the 200 free in 2013.
Today in Swimming History, September 20th: Louisville Opens Natatorium
The Ralph R. Wright Natatorium at Louisville celebrates its 8th birthday on Friday.
Baku, Brasilia, and Budapest Make 2019 World University Games Presentations
The three finalists and primary candidates for the 2019 World University Games made their initial formal presentations to the Federation International du Sport Universitaire, or FISU, in Belgium earlier this week. Present at the meeting representing the organizers of the biannual event were president Claude-Louis Gallien, and a pair of FISU Vice Presidents.
2014 Junior Nationals Time Standards Heavily Slanted Toward Long Course Swimmers
NCAP’s Carsten Vissering won the 2013 Junior National title in the 100 breaststroke at only 16 years old. In 2014, he could be back and ready for even bigger times.
Worlds Silver Medalist Conor Dwyer Confirms Intent to Swim at 2013 Duel in the Pool
Conor Dwyer Tweeted out his intent to swim at the 2013 Duel in the Pool this week.
