USA Swimming To Up Marketing Budget By $3.3 Million For 2020 Quad
USA Swimming has released its budget proposal for the upcoming quad, which will run from 2017-2020, with the marketing budget set to go up more than $3.3 million from the previous quad and the national team division getting $6.3 million more.
NCAA Pulls 7 Championships Out of North Carolina Over ‘Bathroom Bill’
The NCAA has announced it will move 7 of its major championship events out of the state of North Carolina in response to the controversial ‘bathroom bill’ that some criticize as discriminatory.
Olympic Champ Anthony Ervin to Lead Americans in 2016 Raia Rápida
There has still been no full announcement about the non-Brazilian rosters for the 2016 Raia Rápida meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…
Ryan Lochte Rushed By Audience Member During DWTS
While participating in the show Dancing With The Stars, 12-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte had something thrown at him as two men from the audience rushed the stage.
WATCH: Ryan Lochte on Dancing With the Stars
Ryan Lochte once again stole headlines last night for the wrong reasons on the season-premier of ABC’s Dancing with the…
Meet the Candidates: Sean Redmond, Western Zone Coach Director Nominee
Mr. Sean Redmond of Fallbrook, California, and head coach of Fallbrook Associated Swim Team (FAST) has entered the race for the next Western Zone Coach Director. Last week Mr. Redmond spoke with SwimSwam about why he believes he is the right man for the job.
IOC Says No Further Sanctions Coming Against Ryan Lochte
The International Olympic Committee has said that the sanctions against the group of 4 American swimmers is “adequate.”
Big Ten Vs US National Team Meet To Mirror Duel in the Pool Format
Indiana sophomore Lilly King is both a defending Big Ten-based NCAA Champion, and a U.S. National Team-based Olympic Champion.
Robert Griffith Found Not Guilty Of Molestation Charges
Former swim coach Robert Griffith has been found not guilty of molestation charges filed against him in Florida.
Michael Phelps Facebook Lives Before Winning Lip Sync Battle
Last night, Michael Phelps became the first ever winner of the live, all-star version of Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle, taking on Eminem’s Lose Yourself. Before the performance, he took to Facebook Live to answer fan questions.
WATCH: Michael Phelps’ Lip Sync Battle Winning Performance
Courtesy: Spike TV Michael Phelps wins a lot. He’s won 23 Olympic gold medals. He’s won 27 World Championships. He’s…
2017 Pac-12 Championships To Take Place in Federal Way, Washington
The 2017 Pac-12 Swimming & Diving Championships for both the men and women will take place at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington.
Wisconsin Lines Up 3 Top 10 Opponents for 2016-17
The Badger men and women each face 3 top 10 opponents from the 2016 NCAA Championships. Interestingly, while their season is lined with plenty of tough competiton, they’ll only face one Big Ten team before conference.
SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Wanted Suspension For Lochte
Almost half of respondents said they wanted a suspension for Lochte, with 42% opposing suspension and just over 8% unsure.
Brazil, U.S., South Africa, & Italy Will Face Off in Raia Rápida
The men of Brazil, the United States, Italy, and South Africa will go head-to-head in the Raia Rápida meet in Rio de Janeiro later this month, the final meet in the Olympic pool before it is dissembled.
