Lochte’s Attorney Says Public Should Judge USOC Sanctions
Ryan Lochte‘s attorney says he will let the public decide whether or not Lochte was treated fairly by the United…
USA Swimming Announces 2016-17 National Team Roster
USA Swimming swimming has released the 2016-17 U.S. National Team roster of 53 men and 53 women, headlined by individual Rio Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, and Lilly King.
Missy Franklin To Participate In Sept 17 Swim Across America In Atlanta
Missy Franklin will be one of a number of big-name Olympians making appearances at the Swim Across America open water event in Atlanta, GA next week.
Cal’s Dave Durden Named 2016 ASCA Coach of the Year
The University of California men’s head coach Dave Durden has been honored as the 2016 Coach of the Year by the American Swimming Coaches Association. Durden is a four-time winner of the NCAA Coach of the Year award and a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team coaching staff.
NCAA Pres: Olympic Payout Rules May Change After Schooling’s Haul
NCAA President Mark Emmert suggested that schools may consider changing rules that allow college athletes to receive Olympic medal bonuses after Joseph Schooling won upwards of $750,000 in Rio.
China’s 4 Golds Leads Early Paralympic Swimming Medal Table
China has earned 4 golds and 11 total medals in the pool just one day into the 2016 Paralympics, building a big lead to try to defend its 2012 Paralympic medal table crown.
Oakland Coach Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame Alongside Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter (Kalamazoo/New York Yankees) and Mike Modano (Livonia/Detroit Red Wings), members of the 2015 class, will also be honored as they were unable to attend the event last year.
Lochte Suspended 10 Months, Conger, Bentz, Feigen 4 Months
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming have announced the official punishments for four Olympic swimmers involved in an incident at a gas station bathroom in Brazil.
USA Diving Announces Dive Into Service
USA Diving announces DIVE INTO SERVICE, a program connecting athletes with military members.
USA Today Says Lochte Suspended 10 Months Following Rio Incident
Ryan Lochte will reportedly face a 10 month ban after the Rio debacle, including a ban from the 2017 FINA World Championships
Urbanchek to be Inducted into the University of Michigan Hall of Honor
Former University of Michigan men’s swimming and diving coach Jon Urbanchek will be inducted into the Athletic Department’s Hall of Honor at a private ceremony on September 30th…
Interview with Tim Bauer: Candidate for Technical VP of USA Swimming
Technical Vice President of USA Swimming Tim Bauer, candidate for reelection, recently spoke with SwimSwam about his role on the board of directors, and what he believes USA Swimming needs to do to continue to serve athletes and promote swimming.
Meet the Candidates: Tristan Formon, Eastern Zone Coach Director
Last week Tristan Formon, candidate for Eastern Zone Coach Director, was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some of our questions about what he believes the Coach Director’s responsibilities include and why he thinks he is the right man for the job.
Start Lists, All The Links You Need For 2016 Rio Paralympics Swimming
2016 Rio Paralympic Games Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…
Big Ten All-Stars To Swim US National Team In Televised November Meet
An addition to the college meet lineup will pit the top swimmers in the Big Ten against the USA Swimming National Team in a two-day televised feature meet.
