Emily Kopas Gets Second Entry on the USA Swimming Junior National Team
Floridia Emily Kopas has been added as a 7th member of the 2013-2014 Junior National Team in the 200 breaststroke. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hounds Raise $8,000 in Swim Across America Event
The Assumption College Women’s Swimming and Diving team took part in the Swim Across America event this past weekend at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Rhode Island. The Hounds raised $8,000 during the event, with that money going directly to the Women’s and Infant’s Oncology section that specializes in Ovarian Cancer Research.
USA Swimming Posts Qualifying Standards for Minneapolis Grand Prix
Ryan Lochte was one of the few elites that made the trek for the Minneapolis Grand Prix last year. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
USA Swimming Surpasses 400,000 Members in Record Year
Somewhere Michael Phelps is cheering! The Olympic icon’s goal has always been to grow the sport. Today USA Swimming reports that it has eclipsed more than 400,000 members and saw its largest year-round athlete membership growth in the organization’s history. (Image courtesy of USpresswire)
Germany’s Thomas Bach, Olympic Champion, Takes Over IOC President Presidency
The IOC has a new president, and for the first time, it’s an Olympic gold medal athlete. (Photo: Sven Teshcke)
Summer Swim Teams – Summer League Swimming Love – Featured Video
Summer League Swimming is the cultural bridge to year-round swimming, that first step toward loving the sport. (Image courtesy of Robert Lawrence)
Michael Andrew to Compete at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Michael Andrew, the youngest professional swimmer ever, is racing at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday, November 9th, for a chance to win $10,001. (Image courtesy of TA)
Engine Swimwear Drives into USA Market With New Head Designer
After recently launching into North America, Australian born company Engine has recently appointed revered designer Britta Cabanos to head up their Design Department as Swimwear Design Director. Britta will join former champion, USA Olympic swimmer Roque Santos, Director & Partner of Engine USA. (Image courtesy of Engine)
Franklin, Lochte Named USOC Athletes of the Month for August
Missy Franklin’s 6 World Championship gold medals in Barcelona were the most ever won by a woman. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
USA Swimming Requesting Increase in Dues Inflation Rate For Decade Beginning in 2015
The House of Delegates will be presented with a resolution increasing the rate by which dues will increase for the next decade.
Important Issues Addressed at the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates met this past Friday to vote on items submitted by USA swimming members. (Photo: USA Swimming Logo)
California Bill SB 131 Passes in Assembly Despite USA Swimming, Catholic Church Lobbying
SB 131 has passed its first house, the California Assembly, and now moves on to the Senate. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katherine Drabot Adds 4th Event to Junior National Team Enscription
Katherine Drabot from Ozaukee Aquatics has been added to the Junior National Team roster in a 4th event. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
USA Swimming Updates Jr. National Roster to Correct Errors; Turner, Albertoli, Stuart Added
The Dayton Raiders’ Brock Turner is one of three swimmers added to the Junior National Team. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
Mania, Godsoe, Alexandrov, and Schneider Seeking Raia Rapida Repeat
World Championship silver medalist Eugene Godsoe is part of the defending champion American squad that will travel back to Rio this month. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
