FINA World Aquatics Convention Head To Hangzhou, China In 2018
FINA today announced the 5th FINA World Aquatics Convention (FWAC) will take place in Hangzhou, China from 8-10 December 2018.
14,000 Doping Tests Conducted To Safeguard PyeongChang 2018
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that more than 14,000 doping tests have been undertaken on over 6,000 athletes from 61 countries* to safeguard the upcoming Olympic Winter Games that open in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea, on 9 February 2018.
Eddie Reese Shares Winter Training Workouts (Video)
Eddie Reese was kind enough to share one or two of his holiday workouts with SwimSwam.
Jeff Farrell Survives Near-Death Experience as Mudslide Hits His House
Jeff Farrell, Olympic Gold Medalist and many-time WR holder, was trapped in his house with his family during a mudslide. A gofundme page has been set up to help the family restore their house.
MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 1/17/2018
Presenting our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming for the weekend of January 12-14, 2018.
South Carolina Tops East Carolina
South Carolina nearly swept East Carolina in dual meet action on January 13th.
WVU Men Sweep Events Against Big 12 Opponent TCU
WVU won a combined 29 of 32 events between the men and women.
Diego Lopez Attempting ‘Continents Seven’ Open Water Swims in 2018
Lopez is attempting a major open water swim on each continent in 2018.
Thomas Heilman Breaks National Age Group Record in 100 Fly
Thomas Heilman of the Piedmont Family YMCA has broken the 10 & under National Age Group Record in the 100…
Carsten Vissering Makes Return as USC Men and Women Beat Wisconsin
After a semester abroad in Australia, USC junior Carsten Vissering made his return to NCAA swimming with a very strong 100 breast in USC’s Monday dual with the visiting Wisconsin Badgers.
World Champion Jesse Puts Moves To NTC Amsterdam
Dutch national record holder Jesse Puts has picked out new training grounds to kick-off his 2018 new year, as the 23-year-old has moved from club Aquarijn to the National Training Center (NTC) in Amsterdam.
New Zealander & Wisconsin Badger Matthew Hutchins Retires At 23
“Today I have chosen to walk away from competitive swimming,” says Kiwi Matthew Hutchins.
North and South Korea to March Together at Winter Olympics
North and South Korea have agreed to march together under the Korean unification flag during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Conference, Athlete Reps To Vote On NCAA Rule Proposals This Week
Representatives from the NCAA’s Power 5 conferences (and athlete representatives) will meet this week to consider and vote on proposals to “enhance the student-athlete experience.”
High-Profile Aussies Tune-Up At NSW C’ships Before Next Month’s Trials
The New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships kicking off on Friday, January 19th, serves as Aussies’ final chance to tune-up before next month’s Commonwealth Games Trials. James Magnussen will be among those racing at the SOPAC this weekend.
