USA Men’s Water Polo Tops Australia 12-11, Finishes 2nd in Group at Worlds
The USA Men’s National Team bounced back from a loss to Croatia to hand Australia a 12-11 defeat tonight at the FINA World Championships.
USA Swimming Hires Olympian Brendan Hansen as Director of Team Services
USA Swimming announced the hiring of 6-time Olympic medalist Brendan Hansen as Director of Team Services. Hansen won 2 Olympic golds, 1 silver and 2 bronze.
Gardner-Webb Hires Kristina Henkel and Travis Kiser as Swimming Assistants
Gardner-Webb has completed its staff rebuild for the 2019-2020 season under new head coach Mike Blum.
2019 European Youth Olympic Festival Kicks-Off In 2 Days
While all eyes are on Gwangju, Korea for the 2019 FINA World Aquatic Championships, another competition is about to get underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Gwangju On High Alert For Monsoon-Type Conditions
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) says that monsoon rains accompanied by strong winds are expected to hit the southwestern region this week.
Swimming Australia CEO Confirms No World C’ships Broadcast Deal
Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell confirmed today that no deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters could be reached to air the World Championships.
Kenisha Liu Doubles on Day 1 of 2019 Santa Clarita Sectionals
UCLA senior Kenisha Liu, swimming for BREA Aquatics, won two events on Day 1 of the 2019 CA/NV Sectionals in Santa Clarita.
14-Year-Old Zoe Skirboll Wins Twice on Day 1 of Piscataway Sectionals
Skirboll won the first event of the meet, the women’s 200 IM, clocking a 2:19.15 to break 2:20 for the first time in her career.
Lucia Davis, Lauren Burckel Snag Trials Cuts on Day 1 at Mt. Hood Sectionals
Lucia Davis and Lauren Burckel punched their tickets to 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha on Day 1 of Speedo Sectionals at Mt. Hood.
Northwestern Hires Kris Jorgensen as New Diving Coach
Kris Jorgensen, the former University of South Dakota diving coach, has been tapped to lead Northwestern University’s diving team.
14-Year-Old Brady Kendall Hits 1:00.9 100 Fly (LCM) at Jenks Sectionals Night 2
Kendall came into the meet at just 1:03.00. Tonight, her time comes just a couple tenths short of an Olympic Trials cut.
McHugh Brothers Battle in 200 Breast, Beata Nelson Hits PR in Minneapolis
Younger brother Max took the win in the 200 breast, less than a tenth off of his best. Meanwhile, Beata Nelson surged to a new best in the 100 free tonight.
Urlando Drops 3:52.9 400 Free, 1:55.7 200 Fly At Summer Super League Champs
Luca Urlando had three wins at the Summer Super League LC Championship in Santa Clara, including a new best time of 3:52.96 in the 400 free.
Five Ways to Improve Your Taper
In swimming, the idea of the perfect taper is mysterious and elusive. It is one of the biggest challenges for both the coach and the swimmer.
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2020 Australian Open Water Championships Set for Brighton Beach
Swimming Australia is delighted to announce its 2020 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships will return to South Australia’s Brighton Beach next year.
