USA Swimming Creates 18&Under World 100 List For Top Juniors
While tightening rules and roster size for its National Junior Team, USA Swimming has also created a new honor for junior swimmers: The 18 & Under World 100 list.
USA Synchro Honored With USOC’s Advancing D&I Award
USA Synchro, the federation governing synchronized swimming, will be honored with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Advancing D&I Award, which honors sport growth among women and racial minorities.
Meet the Candidates: Stu Hixon, Southern Zone Non-Coach Director
The USA Swimming annual convention is underway in Atlanta and board of directors elections are tomorrow, Thursday, September 22nd. Stu Hixon, treasurer of USA Swimming, is running for Southern Zone Non-Coach Director.
Voters’ Cheat Sheet for the 2016 USA Swimming Convention
At this year’s convention members of the Board of Directors will be elected and important rule changes will be voted on. All the information you need can be found here!
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Jesse Owens Olympic Spirit Award
Members of the Owens family will present the award to Lonnie Ali, who will deliver an acceptance speech during the Sept. 28 ceremony at Georgetown University.
Boston Globe: Bernal Left Abruptly During Investigation
When USA Swimming brought its hammer down on Joe Bernal this past February, banning him permanently for life, no one…
Natalie Coughlin Featured in “NCAA PSA: Done” Commercial
Decorated U.S. Olympian Natalie Coughlin was featured in the “NCAA PSA: Done” commercial that came out earlier this month.
College Swimming Previews: #9 NC State Women Rising
With Alexia Zevnik, Hannah Moore, and Rachel Muller coming off a strong 2016 NCAAs, and Ky-Lee Perry bringing immediate individual scoring potential, NC State should be able to compete for another top 10 finish this season.
Sexual Abuser Swim Coach Rick Curl Released From Prison Early
Rick Curl, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing Kelly Currin from ages 13 to 18.
Lil’ Wayne Disses Ryan Lochte on Ellen Degeneres Show
Fast Forward to the 4:00 mark to see the relevant verse. Multi-time platinum-selling artist Lil’ Wayne called out Ryan Lochte on…
Indianapolis, USA Selected to Host 2017 World Junior Championships
The famed IUPUI Natatorium will host the 2017 World Junior Swimming Championships.
Meet the Candidates: Amy Hoppenrath, Central Zone Non-Coach Director
Central Zone Non-Coach Director Amy Hoppenrath recently spoke with SwimSwam about her role on the USA Swimming Board of Directors. Ms. Hoppenrath is up for re-election next week at the Annual Convention where she will be running for her second term.
Santa Clara Leads USA Swimming’s 50 Top Swim Cities of 2016
USA Swimming has released it’s list of the top 50 swim cities in 2016, with the San Jose-Santa Clara metropolitan area earning the #1 rank.
WATCH: Connor Jaeger Throws First Pitch at Detroit Tigers Game
2016 Olympic silver medalist and University of Michigan Graduate Connor Jaeger threw out the ceremonial first pitch in today’s Detroit…
College Swimming Previews: #10 Michigan Seeks Back-To-Back B1G Titles
The Michigan women head into 2016-17 with a good chance at repeating as Big Ten champions. Their freestyle group has plenty of scoring potential in both sprint and distance, which bodes well for their free relays as well as the individual points.
