2017 Swammy Awards: International Male Junior of the Year Kliment Kolesnikov
The battle for male International Junior Swimmer of the Year was a toss-up coming into December.
Florida 4A Champion Julian Hill Verbally Commits to ASU for 2019-20
Julian Hill, a junior at F. W. Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida, has announced his verbal commitment to Arizona State University for the fall of 2019.
2017 Swammy Awards: Female Junior Swimmer Of The Year Rikako Ikee
3-time World Junior Champion, 17-year-old Japanese phenom Rikako Ikee earned her spot as top female junior swimmer in the world for 2017.
FINA Received Names Of Russian Athletes With Allegedly-Doctored Tests
FINA confirmed this month that it received from WADA the names of Russian athletes implicated in reports of a state-sponsored doping program in Russia that covered up positive anti-doping tests.
2017 Swammy Awards Male Breakout Swimmer of the Year: Zane Grothe
A late-breaking entry for the award, American swimmer Zane Grothe had his big break-through at 25 years old when he broke the American and U.S. Open Records in both the 500 and the 1650 yard freestyle at the US Winter National Championships in the waning days of November and into December.
MP Journey Series with Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman: Preparedness
Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman go beyond techniques and drills as they share stories, advice, and lessons learned on their road to success.
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This Week is Bill Rose’s Final Week with Mission Viejo Nadadores
It was announced in May that Bill Rose, the long-time coach of the Mission Viejo Nadadores, would retire after leading the…
Arena Unveils Team England Kit for 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Team England roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast of Australia is being outfitted by 10…
How To Put SwimSwam News on your Website
At the request of many teams and dedicated swim fans, SwimSwam now offers a way to embed the latest swimming news stories directly into your team website.
Delta State University Receives Verbal from Devin Wise
Devin Wise of Madison, Mississippi has announced his verbal commitment to swim at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi for the fall of 2018. He will be joining their class of 2022.
Colorado’s Courtnie Lingaas Commits to University of Sioux Falls
Thornton, Colorado’s Courtnie Lingaas has announced her commitment to the University of Sioux Falls for the fall of 2018. She will be a part of the Cougars’ class of 2022.
Best Swimming Photos of 2017: Above the Surface
The annual SwimSwam Best Swimming Photos of 2017: Above the surface featuring selections from swimming photographer Mike Lewis. The annual selection includes a wide array of swimming photography from throughout the year. Photos from swim events and studio sessions with swimmers.
2017 Swammy Awards: Para Swimming Honors Left Vacant
2017 Swammy Awards Para-Swimming Male & Female Swimmers of the Year: Vacant Note from our editor: 2017 was supposed to…
Katie Ledecky Named 2017 AP Female Athlete of the Year
Ledecky is the first swimmer to win the award in 21 years.
How One-Arm Backstroke Drill Increases Power and Reduces Frontal Drag
World Champion Junya Koga demonstrates the one arm backstroke drill. This swim drill enables the swimmer to isolate the movement and position of the arm during the entry and underwater pull.
