Instagram Gallery: Rio 2016 Swimmers Get Their #OlympicInk
See any more #olympicink from swimmers on social media? Throw a link in the comments, and we’ll add it to the gallery.
2016 FINA World Cup: Le Clos, Morozov Do 50 FR Battle on Moscow Day 2
Chad Le Clos won the men’s 100 fly in 49.01, about 6 tenths shy of his own World Record. The South African then returned to the pool a few events later to give points leader Vlad Morozov a run for his money in the 50 free.
8 Times The Fastest U.S. Swim Ever Isn’t The American Record
When is the fastest swim ever done by an American not considered the American record? There are currently 8 such swims on the books, courtesy of a unique rules anomaly.
3 FINA Doping Control Board Members Resign to Protest Russian Decision
Three of the eight members of FINA’s Doping Control Review Board (DCRB), including Chairman Dr. Andrew Pipe, have resigned, reportedly in…
USA Swimming Names 61 To National Team Coaches List
Though the official National Team rosters haven’t dropped yet, USA Swimming has announced its National Team Coaches for the 2016-2017 season.
2016 FINA World Cup: Ottesen Makes Moves With 2 Golds on Moscow Day 1
Danish sprinter Jeanette Ottesen matched her day 1 success from the previous meet in Berlin, pulling in double gold today. Ottesen upstaged the field with a 55.80 in the 100 fly before cracking 24 seconds to win the 50 free in 23.96.
WATCH: All Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup Stop In Berlin
Check out the record-breaking action here, where we’ve included all of the race videos from the Berlin stop of the 2016 FINA World Cup that have been uploaded to FINA’s YouTube channel.
Lookalike Fan’s Post On Michael Phelps’ Facebook Goes Viral
Of all the congratulatory posts on the Facebook wall of Olympic hero Michael Phelps, one from a 21-year-old swimmer is going viral – oh, and that swimmer is a dead ringer for the 28-time Olympic medalist.
Watch: Adrian, Dwyer, & Gabby Douglas in a New Type of Competition
Watch Nathan Adrian, Conor Dwyer, and Gabby Douglas play a hilarious late night game on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Katie Ledecky Named Finalist for WSF’s Sportswoman of the Year
American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for the 2016 Women’s Sports Foundation’s Sportswoman of the Year award. Vote here. Ledecky…
Keenan Robinson Named U.S. National Team High Performance Director
Keenan Robinson has been named to the position U.S. National Team High Performance Director: a new position announced by USA…
The Secrets of College Recruiting
Rick Paine: “I have been in the recruiting business for over 30 years; 17 as a D-I coach and Recruiting Coordinator and 13 years as the Director of Swimming for American College Connection. I have learned what certain coaches look for in recruits…”
2016 FINA World Cup: Hosszu Wins 4 Events, Medals in 6 on Berlin Day 2
On day 2 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Berlin, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu swam her way to 4 gold and 2 bronze medals in a single finals session.
Katie Meili Breaks 2nd American Record in 2 Days – 100 IM
FINA WORLD CUP – BERLIN Tuesday, August 30 – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Berlin, Germany – Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im…
Rio Olympic Finalist Men Younger, Women Older Than London
Men peak later than women. Elite men’s swimmers are older than elite women’s swimmers. Those are assumptions most swim fans…
