5 Tips for Making the Transition out of the Pool a Little Easier
Inevitably the day will come when competitive swimming will end for you. Here are 5 tips to make the transition to what comes next a little easier.
Mapping Out The 2015-2016 U.S. National Team By Training Base
We’ve put together some interactive maps showing the spread of U.S. National Teamers Geographically.
College Swimming Previews: #9 Auburn Men Look To Return To SEC Prominence
Junior Kyle Darmody will lead the Tigers into battle this season
Deerfield Beach Swim Instructor Added to USA Swimming Banned List
A former Deerfield Beach, Florida swim instructor has been added to USA Swimming’s list of individuals banned for life. Francisco de…
College Swimming Previews: #10 Indiana Looks To End Minnesota’s Streak
Canadian Brooklyn Snodgrass will look to lead Indiana to their first B1G Ten title since 2011 this season
USA Swimming Announces 2015-2016 National Team Coaches
Bruce Gemmell made the U.S. National Team Coaches list for his work with world record-holder Katie Ledecky.
USA Swimming Announces 2015-16 National Team Roster
USA Swimming has announced its 2015-16 National Team roster, which is headlined by veterans Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte, and Michael Phelps.
Los Angeles City Council Authorizes 2024 Olympic Bid
The Los Angeles bid for the 2024 Olympic Games took one more big step forward today, with the City Council voting to back the bid in a unanimous decision.
FINA Will Submit Underwater Dolphin Kick Interpretation in November
Cornel Marculescu told us today that the FINA’s Technical Swimming Committee will provide an official interpretation to the rule that will be submitted to the next FINA Bureau meeting in the beginning of November 2015.
USA Swimming Releases Moving Graphic of Membership Geography (Video)
USA Swimming has released a cool visual look at its membership growth on the federation’s YouTube page.
Remembering Nebraska Swimmer Jon Nelson
Jon came from Storm Lake, Iowa as a :54 second hundred freestyler and ended his career as the team captain of one of the best men’s teams in the country.
FINA rules Lochte’s new underwater technique illegal in IM races
FINA has clarified its rules after a bit of a legal skirmish at the 2015 World Championships, officially announcing that Ryan Lochte’s new twist on underwater kicking will be illegal in IM races moving forward.
Pitchfork Aquatics Joins USA Swimming, Will Operate out of ASU’s Pool
Bob Bowman will run Pitchfork Aquatics’ pro team, though it’s not yet clear if the pro/non-ASU swimmers will represent the club formally in competition.
Commentary: Is the Rule that FINA is Interpreting Even Necessary?
Is the rule that makes Ryan Lochte’s IM technique illegal even necessary? Video Courtesy: Universal Sports.
Los Angeles projects $161 million surplus on Olympics before major city council meeting
Organizers of Los Angeles, California’s 2024 Olympic bid have projected a $161 million surplus on hosting the event, with a key city council vote coming up this week.
