Michael Phelps among flag-bearers at Special Olympics opening ceremonies
Michael Phelps was among a star-studded group of flag-bearers at opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles Saturday.
Rooney, Eastin, Andrew head 2015 Junior National psych sheets
USA Swimming has released its psych sheets for the 2015 Junior National Championships, with Maxime Rooney (pictured), Ella Eastin and Michael Andrew among the biggest names.
2015 World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 Back
Missy Franklin is the 200 backstroke World Record holder in the 200 meter backstroke in long course, but hasn’t matched that time since the 2012 Olympic Games.
Haley Anderson Uses 5K to Feel out Course Before 10K (Video Interview)
Haley Anderson spoke after winning the 5K at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Michael Andrew Posts Sub-53 100 Fly at Missouri Valley LC Champs
With his performance tonight, Michael Andrew is now just .07 off of Justin Lynch’s men’s 15-16 NAG record in the 100m butterfly.
Giles Smith Swims 51.92 Butterfly to Stake Claim for National Team
Giles Smith has improved upon the time that won him gold at the Pan American Games in the 100 fly.
Jack Conger goes 1:48.4 in 200 free at PV Senior Champs
Texas Longhorn Jack Conger is back from representing Team USA at World University Games, and has already made waves back in the States with a lifetime-best 1:48.47 in the 200 free.
King Aquatic Club Breaks Scottsdale’s 200m Free Relay NAG Record
In the first men’s event of the day, the relay from King Aquatic Club won with a new national record of 1:33.72.
National Team Coach Opell Out of Club Role 3 Weeks Before Nationals
Aaron Opell, who is a member of the USA Swimming’s National Team coaching staff, is no longer the head coach of the Newburgh Sea Creatures.
Brian Loeffler Removed From Parapan Ams Staff After Critical Tweets
Brian Loeffler has been removed from the United States’ staff for the Para Pan American Games and from the US…
Bizarre Occurrence Highlights Hawaiian Age Group Championships
A bizarre occurrence highlighted the heat sheet at the 2015 Hawaiian Age Group Championships on the fourth day of competition as three different sets of siblings swam in the same lanes one heat apart.
Annie Chandler Is Back In USADA Testing Pool
Chandler, now known by her married name as Annie Grevers, has been out of the testing pool since 2011.
Zulal Zeren breaks Turkish record in prelims of Ohio State Sectional
Zeren swam a new national record of 2.13.6 in the women’s 200m backstroke prelims which is nearly a second faster than her previous best of 2.14.52 set in Istanbul in 2013.
Save the Date: 24th Annual Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am Set for December
Josh Schneider is one of the many stars set to compete at the 24th Annual Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am.
2015 American World Championships Team: The Complete Twitter List
With just over a million followers, Ryan Lochte is by-and-large the 2015 World Champs swimmer with the most Twitter followers.
