Intl Authorities Should “Turn A New Page” On Russian Ban Says Sporting Minister
Russian sports minister Oleg Matytsin has stated that international sporting authorities should “turn a new page” on Russia’s sporting ban.
Swimming From Home: Breeja Larson on Airbnb Olympic Experiences, Mental Clinics
Breeja Larson enlightened me about Airbnb Experiences, specifically how you can buy one with an Olympian and sometimes even get a lesson in their event
A Look at the Options for Adjusting the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Time Standards
Katie Ledecky hit her first 800 free Olympic Trials cut less than a year before qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Team. A few weeks later, she won gold in London.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #21 – Duffel Bags
Adding weight to a standard duffel bag can help add some strength and variety to your dryland routine. Dirt or sand will do the trick.
Another South Shore Sails Swimmer, Seth Reno, Commits to Texas A&M for 2021-22
Seth Reno from South Shore Sails has announced his verbal commitment to Texas A&M University, a 2-hour drive from his home, for the 2021-22 school year.
Raffle for Adam Peaty’s Olympic-Worn Suit Raises over $16,000 for NHS
Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty raised over $16,000 to support the National Health Service combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK.
USA Swimming ‘Considering All Options’ for Updated 2021 Olympic Trials Cuts
USA Swimming announced Friday it will release updated cuts for those yet to qualify for Omaha, but it hasn’t decided if they will be faster.
Epic Swims: Brendan Hansen’s Double BR World Records at 2006 Nationals
At the 2006 US Nationals, Brendan Hansen went on a double world record spree in the 100/200 breast. Read more on how Hansen took down the records here.
Swimming From Home: Emily Escobedo on Infinity Pool Training, Quarantine in NY
National Teamer Emily Escobedo has been one of the few fortunate ones to still (as of the time of this interview) have access to a pool – an infinity pool
Current U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifiers By Event, Age, LSC & More
1213 swimmers are already qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, now scheduled for 2021. We’ve broken that group down by age, event, LSC and more.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Gaines, Meagher Set World Records Before Lost Olympics
On April 11, 1980, Rowdy Gaines and Mary T. Meagher each set world records, the bright spot in an otherwise disappointing year with an Olympic boycott.
Tokyo Olympics CEO: Games Far From A Guarantee To Run In 2021
Toshiro Muto says it’s impossible to know if the spread of COVID-19 will be under control by next summer, with the Tokyo Games hanging in the balance.
SwimSwam Pulse: 81% Would Rather Have Olympic Gold Over World Record
A vast majority of SwimSwam voters said they’d rather have an Olympic gold medal than a world record in the most-voted SwimSwam poll in history.
USA Swimming Plans to Set New 2021 Olympic Trials Standards for New Swims
While existing qualifiers will still be eligible to race at the rescheduled 2021 Olympic Trials, new qualifiers will have to meet tougher standards.
Daiya Seto: “I’m Still Picking Up The Pieces” After Olympic Postponement
“I have not been able to say anything about next year until now because I just could not come to grips with everything,” says Japan’s Daiya Seto.
