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Kobe Bryant Dies at 41: NBA Legend, Father, Longtime Swimming Fan

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died at age 41. The news was first reported by TMZ and has been confirmed by multiple media outlets.

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Mallory Comerford Explains Why She Partnered With arena

Mallory explains how the arena relationship began, and she teases that she has tested the new 2020 arena tech which will be released this spring. 

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Thomas Heilman Becomes Youngest Swimmer Sub-51 in 100 Yard Fly

2020 CYAC Winter Invite January 24th-26th, 2020 Brooks Family YMCA, Charlottesville, Virginia 25y (SCY) Pool Results on Meet Mobile: “CYAC…

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USOPC To Provide Athletes Advisory Committee With Budget & Autonomy

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee will provide its Athletes’ Advisory Committee with a yearly budget to advise the USOPC on athlete needs.

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Six New Members Join USA Swimming Foundation Board of Directors

The new representatives were vetted through a nomination committee and chosen for their unique expertise in philanthropy.

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Analysis: What it Would Take to Beat Regan Smith for Pro Swim Series Title

The 2020 Pro Swim Series isn’t even half over, but the race for the women’s title might as well be. Here are the ridiculous times needed to pass Regan Smith.

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Michigan Women Become 4th Team At #1 in CSCAA Dual Meet Poll (Jan. 22)

Michigan has taken over the #1 spot in the CSCAA women’s dual meet poll, the fourth women’s team to sit #1 this year, while Texas remains the men’s leaders.

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NCAA Convention: Travel & Training Expense Reform Among Proposals

At the 2020 NCAA Convention, delegates will discuss a rule change that would allow athletes to accept money to cover training expenses & travel for parents.

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Australian Olympic Open Water Journey Continues This Weekend in Adelaide

Kareena Lee (left) is booked for Tokyo, but Nick Sloman (right) is among the Aussie men vying to continue their journey to the Olympics this weekend.

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Thomas Heilman Pops 51.27, Re-Breaks Boys 100 Fly 11-12 NAG at Winterfest 2020

12-year-old Thomas Heilman re-broke his own 11-12 NAG in the 100 yard fly, crushing prelims with a 51.27.

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Zach Apple was Going 1:24 200 Frees in Practice…Sort Of (Video)

Zach Apple and Ryan Held pulled ahead to battle for the win. Apple had the closing speed to win it, out-touching Held 48.98 to 49.09.

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Townley Haas Spent 2 Weeks Training with Caeleb Dressel in Gainesville

Olympic gold medalist Townley Haas spent 2 weeks training with Cali Condors teammates Caeleb Dressel and Jan Switkowski in Gainesville.

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Madisyn Cox Explains 7-Effort Stunner at the end of Holiday Training Camp

Worlds medalist Madisyn Cox brought it home for the win in 2:09.88. That’s Cox’s first time under 2:10 since 2017 and her 3rd fastest swim ever in the event.

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Sprint Guru Brett Hawke Shares Opinions on How to Break World Records

Brett Hawke, who has coached multiple American, U.S. Open, and World Record breakers in the sprints, has an opinion that matters in the sprint freestyles.

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Dean Farris Was So Tight, He Needed to Get “Dry-Needled” (Video)

On the last night of the pro swim in Knoxville, Dean Farris said that he was so tight, the USA Swimming staff insisted he get dry-needle therapy

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