Canadian Selection Procedures Will Prioritize 2019 Pan Ams over WUGs
Swimming Canada has released its selection criteria for 2019’s major international meets. The World Championships and World Junior Championships have top priority, with Pan American Games outranking the World University Games.
Nikol Popov is Back, Hits 58.8 100 Breast PR at TN Invite Prelims
After two years without breaking 1:00, Popov smashed through the 59.0 barrier for the first time in her life with a huge swim this morning in the 100 breast.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Favor Short Rest, Suits, No Shave Mid-Season
Nearly three-quarters of voters favored a short rest with fast suits for NCAA mid-season invites, well outpacing other options including full shave-downs or no rest at all.
Boudia Among USOC’s Best of November Finalists
The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of November, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from last month.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: McSharry’s Not Just a Breaststroker
Ireland’s Mona McSharry is proving to be a special swimmer. The 18-year-old World Junior champ in the 50 and 100 breaststroke shattered two Irish records over the weekend – one in freestyle and the other in IM.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Blinged Out Swim Cap
Learn about the most expensive swim cap, Ross Edgley’s special recognition and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
WATCH: Race Videos From Day 2 of 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals
Follow along with full race videos of all of Thursday night’s racing. All videos courtesy of USA Swimming on YouTube.
Anna Hopkin Carries SCY Success to 50m Free Best Time at Winter Nats
University of Arkansas newcomer Anna Hopkin has been tearing through the school’s short course yards record book this season, and turning…
Brazilian Court Denies Lochte’s Petition, Case Continues
Now more than two years after the fact, the Brazilian legal proceedings continue against Ryan Lochte, as a Minister has rejected a habeas corpus petition by Lochte.
IOC Puts Freeze On 2020 Olympic Boxing Planning, Investigates AIBA
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board announced today that it was starting an inquiry procedure against the international boxing federation, a procedure that can lead to the withdrawal of IOC recognition.
Irvine NOVA’s Amanda Hsieh Commits to Penn Quakers
Amanda Hsieh from Irvine Novaquatics and Northwood High School has committed to the application process at Penn.
United States Among 7 Bidders for 2025 and 2027 World Championships
The Greensboro Aquatic Center holds only 2,500 people, making the Greensboro Coliseum the likely target of an American bid.
Watch Select Videos from Day 2 of 2018 Texas Invite
Watch highlights of Wisconsin swimmers, including Beata Nelson’s school record in the 200 IM.
David Schlicht to Make Aussie Dolphins Debut at World Championships
David Schlicht, who is signed with Australian swimwear brand Funky Trunks, has been selected for his first senior Australian Dolphins team after his second place finish to Thomas Fraser-Holmes in the 400m Individual Medley at the 2018 Australian National Short Course Championships.
Madison Kennedy Went 24.8 Without Warm Up/Warm Down (Video)
Kennedy did not warm up or down before/after her race in prelims or finals. She only swam 2 laps (100 meters) all day, her prelims and finals swims.
