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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torches To Use Recycled Aluminum From Fukushima

In addition to sourcing its Olympic Games’ medals by recycling discarded smartphones and other small consumer electronics, Tokyo 2020 organizers are also now planning to use recycled aluminum for the Olympic torches used in the pre-Games relay.

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Tokyo 2020 Says Overall Budget Figures Remain Unchanged

As we enter 2019, we can now officially say that the Tokyo Olympic Games are ‘next year’.

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Wilby, O’Connor, Scott Among Brits Headed To Arizona Altitude

Duncan Scott is among 18 British athletes headed to Flagstaff for altitude training this month.

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2018 Swammy Awards: World Male Swimmer of the Year Kliment Kolesnikov

It was a true firework of a year for Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov, who wraps up Swammy Awards season with not only the World Junior Swimmer of the Year and European Swimmer of the Year awards, but the overall World Male Swimmer of the Year honor as well.

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2018 Swammy Awards: World Female Swimmer of the Year Katie Ledecky

Often a victim of sky-high expectations set by her historic track record, Ledecky had arguably her quietest year since bursting onto the international scene in 2012, and she’s still the world’s top female swimmer.

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1251 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? We have over 1941 Swim Jobs listed.

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2018 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmers of the Year – 17-18

From the pool to open water, Erica Sullivan had a stellar season in the 17-18 age group.

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See Anthony Ervin, Olivia Smoliga Suited Up: FINIS Rival 2.0 Photo Vault

FINIS worked with their Olympic athletes Anthony Ervin, Olivia Smoliga, and James Guy, to perfect the fit, enhance performance, and develop a new, proprietary fabric.

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CIF-SDS Division 1 Champ Juli Arzave Commits to UC San Diego

Juli Arzave, who placed 4th in the 1500 free at Summer Juniors, will swim for UCSD in the fall.

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YNats Finalist Sierra Tosten Commits to UMBC

YMCA of Hagerstown backstroker Sierra Tosten will swim for the Retrievers next fall.

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Michigan Dominates Orange Bowl Swim Classic in Key Largo

Felix Auboeck clocked a sub-3:50 performance in the 400 SCM free as Michigan took control of the Orange Bowl Swim Classic in Key Largo today.

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MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 1/2

Check out the Weekly Wonders for the weekend of December 28-30th, 2018

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WADA To Consider Re-Suspending Russia After Missed Data Deadline

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a committee meeting on January 14 to weigh a potential re-suspension and other sanctions after Russia failed to meet a December 31 deadline for turning over anti-doping information.

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Versatile FL Sprinter Olivia Taylor Commits to LSU Tigers

At the 2018 Winter Junior Championships – East, Taylor finaled in the 100 free and 100 fly, placing 20th and 17th, respectively.

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FINIS Announces Global Launch of New Tech Suit, Rival 2.0

FINIS, Inc., the worldwide leader in technical swim products, is proud to announce the global launch of their new tech suit, Rival 2.0. 

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