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Six Yoga Poses for Swimmers to Create Balance in the Upper Body

Yoga is a fantastic way to address imbalances in the body. Learn six yoga poses that can help swimmers create balance in the upper body…

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Spain Unveils Selection Policy For 2020 European LC Championships

Spain was without its superstar Mireia Belmonte at the 2018 edition of the European Championships, but the Olympic champion should be competing next year.

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College Swimming Previews: Talented Recruits To Help #4 NC State Weather Losses

Despite losing 5 NCAA scorers and 12/20 relay legs to graduation, a talented freshman class arrives to help rebuild around returning star Coleman Stewart.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Pick Beisel To Make Survivor Jury But Not Finale

About half of voters had Beisel landing on the jury with the players voted out after the merge. Only 14% had her booted early, but only 17% say she’ll win.

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USA Swimming Exploring Changes to Flex Membership to Reduce Revenue Risk

A memo from USA Swimming COO Mike Unger lays out the staff’s concerns over the sustainability of the program after year 1.

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SwimSwam’s 2019-2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Preseason Picks

The NCAA swim season is upon us, and it’s time for a time-honored tradition: SwimSwam’s staff predicting NCAA event champions half a year out.

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Week 3 Men’s Water Polo Slate Features 24 Ranked Matchups, 7 Top 10 Affairs

Week 3 of the collegiate men’s water polo season kicked off on Wednesday, while 24 matches involving two ranked teams, including 7 Top 10 affairs, await.

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USA Swimming HOD Votes ‘Yes’ on More Logos, Puts Hold on Club Dues Increase

All 27 proposed rules changes were approved last week by the USA Swimming House of Delegates, but the resolution to almost triple club dues gave pause.

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Miller-Tolt, Evezard Lead Collegiate Men’s Water Polo Week 2 Performances

Fordham’s Jake Miller-Tolt and UC Irvine’s Jason Evezard were the top individual game scorers of collegiate water polo Week 2, each with a 9-goal effort.

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Hawai’i Adds 2020 Verbals from Teammates Anna Wetzel and Ella Drury

Anna Wetzel and Ella Drury from Aces Swim Club have announced their verbal commitments to the University of Hawai’i in Manoa for the 2020-21 season.

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ISL Will Donate Bulkhead to City of Naples to Divide Pool into 25 Meter Course

The Felice Scandone Pool in Naples, Italy was built in 1963 without added room for a bulkhead. The ISL, however, needs a split course to run its meets.

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Kosuke Hagino Misses Out On Japanese National Team For 2019/2020 Season

The Japanese Swimming Federation has revealed its National Team roster for the 2019/2020 season, with two major names missing from the list.

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U.S. Olympic, Paralympic Committee Set to Host Team USA Best of the Year Awards

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee will co-host the 2019 Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of the Year, on November 19.

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Swimmer, Water Polo Player Todd McKenzie Picked for CMS Athletics Hall of Fame

Swimmer/Water Polo player Todd McKenzie and five others have been selected as the newest members of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics Hall of Fame.

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Cleveland State Kicks Off 2019-20 Season at Akron Zips Classic, Oct. 18

Cleveland State opens the season Oct. 18-19 at the Akron Zips Classic. The Vikings will host the Magnus Cup Nov. 22-24 and a home dual vs. Kenyon, Feb. 1.

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