Nathan Adrian, Natalie Coughlin, Cammile Adams Among USA Entries to 2014 Mare Nostrum Series
Nathan Adrian and a group of his Cal Aquatics teammates will head to Europe this week to prepare for the elite Mare Nostrum series.
Air Force Women’s Coach Casey Converse First Swimmer Inducted into Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
There are states in the United States that are synonymous with producing swimming talent; places like California and Florida. In May…
Photo Vault: Emory Hosts 2014 Special Olympics Georgia Swimming Events
Every year, Emory University plays host to the Special Olympics Georgia State Summer Games, and that means that nearly 3,000…
Ness Breaks British Age Record; Scottish Senior Record in 50 Back at North District Grand Prix
In an abbreviated first day of the Scottish Grand Prix – North District Open at the Aberdeen Sports Village, a…
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals 2 Week Countdown Q & A with Christine Jennings
So what does it take to win the 10K at the USA Swimming open water national? Certainly amazing conditioning,…
USA Swimming Sends 7-Page Response to WSF’s Protest of Wielgus Hall of Fame Induction
On Thursday, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) made a formal protest against the induction of USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus…
Allison Beebe, Head Coach of FCST and Simone Manuel, Accepts Position With Santa Clara Swim Club
Simone Manuel will be graduating high school and moving on from the First Colony Swim Team this summer; her coach, Allison Beebe, will move on as well.
Women’s Sports Foundation Protests Wielgus’ HOF Induction; Group of Past USA Swimming Presidents Push Back
The letter is signed by a group referring to themselves as “Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” as well as “Supporters of Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” which includes the Women’s Sports Foundation as a whole and several Olympians, high level coaches, and victims in recent high-profile coaching abuse cases.
HardCore Swim of the Week: Coffman stepping up big against famous fields
Just two years ago, Cheyenne Coffman was a big fish in a little pond. The competition has stepped up drastically since. But Coffman? Well, she’s still finding a way to the top.
Missing Ohio Swim Coach Brogan Dulle Found Dead
Missing Ohio swim coach Brogan Dulle was been found dead late Monday evening, according to Cincinnati police. 21-year old Brogan…
RACE VIDEOS: Katie Ledecky & Crew Race at Virginia LC State Championships
NCAP’s Katie Ledecky swam an unchallanged 1:58.30 in the 200 long course meter freestyle this weekend.
Former Olympian, Alabama NCAA Champion Casey Converse named to Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
Former Alabama NCAA Champion and current Air Force head coach Casey Converse, who represented the U.S. in the 1976 Olympics, has become the first swimmer inducted into the prestigious Mobile Sports Hall of Fame.
A layman’s guide to drug testing in the sport of swimming
Inspired by some comment-section discussion about the often-confusing world of official drug testing, we at SwimSwam decided to put together a quick, simplified version of the FINA and USA Swimming drug testing processes:
American, Canadian Stars Come Out for 2014 Mel Zajac Cup
Liz Pelton (left) and Missy Franklin (right) will lead a strong Cal group north of the border for the Mel Zajac Jr. International Canada Cup this weekend.
HardCore Swim of the Week: Vyatchanin gets red-hot to end Charlotte Grand Prix
Facing the defending Olympic gold medalist in his home pool, Vyatachanin produced what is likely his best swim of the year so far, dropping a crazy 1:55.33 to not just win but blow away the Grand Prix field.
