Michael Phelps Nominated For 5 Golden Goggle Awards
Michael Phelps leads all athletes with 5 Golden Goggles nominations, per the official ballot released by USA Swimming today.
College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Men Reload With Killer Class
The Bears will be capitalizing off a very talented freshman class this season, and look like they’ve got a ton of depth for the relays.
College Swimming Previews: Olympic Stars Shine For #2 Stanford Women
The Cardinal team is packed with stars this season, including Ella Eastin, Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, and Lia Neal, who could make up a scary-good 800 free relay.
Notre Dame Men, Women Top Michigan State, Iowa in Long Course Duals
Sophomore freestyler Tabahn Afrik was a triple-winner for the Irish on Friday
College Swimming Previews: Weitzeil Incoming For #3 Cal Women
With the returning group, Cal has no lack of depth in the sprints and several potential individual scorers. Now add Abbey Weitzeil, Maddie Murphy, and Keaton Blovad to the mix and you’ve got a dangerous looking sprint free group for the Golden Bears.
USA Swimming Names Roster of 13 Juniors for World Cup Meets
USA Swimming has announced a roster of 13 18-and-under swimmers who will travel to the 2016 FINA World Cup stops…
Tokyo Committee Wants to Use Existing Pools for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A committee in Tokyo has proposed changes to reign in ballooning costs of the 2020 Olympics. Changes include scrapping plans for a new aquatics center and using the existing Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center.
L.A. City Leaders Question Financial Risk of Hosting Olympic Games
With the deadline looming to submit another round of bid materials to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Los Angles city…
College Swimming Previews: #4 NC State Men Continue Meteoric Rise
The NC State Wolfpack will be looking to bust through into the top 3 at NCAAs after a somewhat disappointing 4th place finish last year.
Jack Conger Blasts 45.4 100 Fly At Texas Intrasquad
Conger swept the butterfly races, first winning the 100 in 45.47 before going on to clock a winning time of 1:42.40 in the 200.
USA Swimming Reveals Familiar Standards for 2017 Championships
The IUPUI Natatorium will host the 2017 World Championship Trials.
Hosszu Wins 25th-Straight World Cup Race in 200 IM
Katinka Hosszu has won the 200 IM at the 25th-straight World Cup meet in which it has been held.
Wielgus Promises Increased PSS Prizes, New Website in State of Sport Report
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus gave his annual State of the Sport report last week, touting increased funding for National Teamers, larger prize money packages on the Arena Pro Swim Series and a new USA Swimming website among other things.
The White House Honored 2016 Olympians and Paralympians
The team’s 33 overall medal haul more than tripled the achievement of its closest swimming competitor, Australia.
Michael Phelps Attempts to Teach Ellen Show Producer How To Swim
Watch “Average Andy” in his hilarious attempt at racing Michael Phelps.
