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.
Olympic Champion, Nathan Adrian, Joins Fastest Man in Texas Battle for $10,001
The Fastest Man in Texas competition just rose to a whole new level of competition. 2012 Olympic 100 free Olympic…
Duel In the Pool has $120,000 in Prize Money; NBC to Tape-Delay
Event winners from the 2013 Duel in the Pool stand to walk away with some serious cash. (Ranomi Kromowidjojo won the 100 free in 2011)
Scottish Star Michael Jamieson Named to Europe’s Duel in the Pool Squad
British Swimming has leaked out the first name to officially be selected for the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
USA Swimming Reintroduces Yards Standards for 2014 Pan Pacs/Worlds Trials
Swimmers will be able to hit their 2014 qualifying standards in yards or long course meters (Above: Josh Schneider)
Nerding Out: All-Time Leaders in World Championship Medal Counts
If Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte were their own country at World Championships, they’d sit in 6th place in the total gold medal count for all sports, both men and women.
2013 Duel in the Pool Set for Glasgow, Scotland in December
Matt Grevers led an American 1-2-3 with Nick Thoman and Ryan Lochte at the 2011 edition of the Duel in the Pool in 2011.
In Briefs: Venezuelan National Record, Chinese Swimmer Nearly Drowns
High School swimming is heating up in the Northeastern United States.
New Belmont Pool Will Only be Capable of Outdoor Long Course Meets; to Open in 2017
The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool will no longer be an option for indoor 50 meter meets in Southern California.
Ledecky, Van Pool Awarded at USAS Convention
Katie Ledecky at the 2013 FINA World Championships, she was honored multiple times this weekend. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Loeffler, McClendon, Silverman Other Convention Award Winners
Awards galore at the USAS Convention. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming House of Delegates Approves Membership Dues Increase
The House of Delegates has passed the dues increase beginning in 2015.
Wielgus: “Cancer Has Made Me a Better Leader”
USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus gave his “State of the Sport” address on Saturday. In addition to his health, Wielgus also addressed USA Swimming’s opposition to SB 131.
Stratton: Dues Increase Most Important Item at HOD Vote
Based on conversation both here on SwimSwam and elsewhere, the USA Swimming-proposed dues increase is certainly the most heated topic…
USA Swimming Passes Legislation Restricting Coach-Swimmer Relationships
USA Swimming has passed legislation that restricts certain coach-athlete relationships (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)