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Swimnerd Releases New Podcast: The Swimnerd Show

“I like to think Jeff helped make me the coach that I am versus me being the coach that helped make Jeff.” – Coach Don Regenbogen on Jeff Rouse

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Bradlee Ashby Takes 2 Titles, Ciara Smith Earns NAG In New Zealand

Kiwi national record holder Bradlee Ashby struck gold twice on night 1 of the New Zealand Short Course Championships.

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Athletes Need Breathable Air for Peak Performance

As every athlete knows, an infinite number of factors can make or break performance. It’s why there is so much focus on crafting the perfect diet, or designing a training regimen to best build muscle and increase endurance. But there is one key factor in athletic performance that has seemed untouchable: the air.

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How to Stay Hyper-Focused All Season

The swim season is a long haul. Here’s a way to keep your focus (and motivation) tight all year long.

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USA Swimming Releases 2019 Futures Championships Time Standards

USA Swimming released time standards for the 2019 Futures Championships set to take place at 4 regional sites in August.

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Stanford Women Receive NCAA Championship Rings

The Stanford women’s swimming & diving team received their 2018 NCAA Championship rings in a ceremony on Friday. The ceremony…

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Georgia Tech Hires Michael Norment as New Assistant Coach

With just 5 days to go until the Georgia Tech swimming & diving programs open their 2018-2019 season on Saturday…

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YMCA Aquatics Manager Curtis Klausner Banned By SafeSport

Curtis Klausner, a Florida-based aquatics manager, has been deemed “permanently ineligible” by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

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Four Swedish Aquatics Athletes Receive RF Elite Scholarships

Four Swedish aquatic athletes received the SEK 50,000 scholarship.

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Swim Wales Announces 2018-19 National Squad

Georgia Davies is one of the marquee names on Swim Wales’ 2018-19 National Squad.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: A Magic Drink & A Swimsuit That Can’t Get Wet

A swimsuit that needs to stay away from chlorine, a magic recovery drink and beaucoup bucks in Hong Kong highlight this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Sjostrom Cracks $70K In Eindhoven, Morozov Passes Chupkov In Winnings

Sarah Sjostrom still leads all earners on the 2018 World Cup, making $7,400 more in Eindhoven to bring her series total to $72,400. Meanwhile Vladimir Morozov turned a $10,000 world record bonus into the top male earning tally, sitting at $57,650 for the tour.

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Morozov Roars To World Cup Lead With WR In Eindhoven (Full Points)

A world record 100 IM (and the resulting 20 point bonus) has surged Vladimir Morozov into the men’s lead on the 2018 FINA World Cup tour. Sarah Sjostrom still leads the women’s ranks, and is tied for the cluster 2 lead with Wang Jianjiahe.

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NZL’s Short Course Worlds Qualifying Meet Kicks Off Without Clareburt

New Zealand’s qualifying meet for the 2018 Short Course World Championships kicks off tomorrow, but young Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt is missing from the psych sheets.

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WISCA Polls: Madison Edgewood And Middleton Still On Top After Week 4

Both Middleton in division 1 and Madison Edgewood in division 2 have maintained their top rankings following the release of…

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