2006 Russian Champion Ksenia Vereshchagina Dies at 32 from ‘Long Illness’
32-year old retired Russian swimmer Ksenia Sergeyevna Vereshchagina died on Monday, succumbing to an undisclosed lengthy illness. Vereschagina was a member…
Coronavirus and Your Summer Swim Team
Summer swim teams can help their community rally together through these uncertain times. Although we don’t suggest rallying together as it’s depicted here!
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Olympic Torch Display Cancelled Amid Escalating COVID-19 Threat
Plans to display the Tokyo Olympic Flame have now been suspended due to escalating concerns over the COVID-19 spread throughout Japan.
Wisconsin Swimming LSC Buys ‘Gap Insurance’ To Cover Remote Dryland
Wisconsin’s LSC has bought an insurance policy to cover remote dryland and coaching activities, currently a hot-button ‘gap’ in USA Swimming’s club insurance.
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Ryan Held on Broadening Sports Fan Horizons
He’s trying to maintain cardio and strength at his parents’ house now, and other than that he’s been watching 30-for-30’s on ESPN and biking more.
Gianna Du-Long Commits to UC-Santa Cruz
Capable of making an immediete contribution individually and on relays, Gianna Du-Long has announced her commitment to UC Santa Cruz for this fall.
Washington State Finalist Grace Morgan Commits to UW-Green Bay
Washington high school state finalist Grace Morgan has announced her commitment to join the UW-Green Bay swim team in the fall.
UNC Wilmington Receives In-State Verbal from Hannalee Ellison
Versatile Hannalee Ellison has elected to stay in-state for her college career, committing to joing the UNC Wilmington team in the fall.
USA Swimming Calls for Nominations for 2 Board of Director Seats
USA Swimming has announced that it will elect two new members to its Board of Directors in September 2020: 1 At-Large member and 1 athlete representative.
Cal’s Ryan Hoffer on NCAA Heartbreak, How His Swimming ‘Took Off’ Last Season
Hoffer has been a preeminent short course sprinter for years. But he still managed a breakout season his junior year at Cal.
Michael Phelps Talks Olympic Delay On TODAY Show
Michael Phelps appeared on NBC’s TODAY to elaborate more on the impact of the Tokyo Olympics postponement potentially has on athletes.
FINA Announces Latest Schedule Updates, Cancellations for 2020 Events
Among the cancellations are all but 1 remaining stop of the 2020 FINA Marathon Swimming World Series.
Swimming From Home Talk Show: Jack McLoughlin on COVID-19 Effects in Australia
Distance ace Jack McLoughlin gave SwimSwam the report from down under about how COVID-19 has affected life in Australia.
Maintaining Immigration Status for Competitive Athletes
The challenges for international athletes are heightened and intensified by the impact and indefinite scope of the current health crisis.
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Peirsol, Lochte, Phelps, Grevers, Clary: A Defining Decade of USA’s Backstroke
Peirsol was the king of backstroke from 2001 to 2009, though in 2007 and 2008 Lochte was better at the 200 backstroke, and even pushed Peirsol in the 100.
