The Official SwimSwam Ballot For The 2016 Golden Goggle Awards
SwimSwam’s take on the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards nominees.
Georgia Opens Season Against North Carolina, Friday
Georgia’s swimming and diving teams will open their seasons against North Carolina on Friday at 2 p.m in the Maurice J. Koury Natatorium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Vlad Morozov Over 6 Figures In World Cup Earnings After Dubai
Russia’s Vladimir Morozov has become the second swimmer in 2016 to break six figures in prize money on the FINA World Cup circuit with an $8.5K meet in Dubai.
Atkinson Passes Ottesen In World Cup Cluster 2 Points Battle In Dubai
There’s no change at the top of the FINA World Cup point standings after Dubai, but Alia Atkinson has passed up Jeanette Ottesen in a spirited battle for second place in Cluster 2.
College Swimming Previews: #1 Georgia Women Holding Strong
Olympian Olivia Smoliga was a difference-maker in 2016, but the Bulldogs face a heightened NCAA challenge in 2017.
Cal Distance Specialist Janardan Burns Missing From 2016-17 Roster
Burns was an NCAA qualifier for the Bears last season, and held the fastest time of anyone on the team with his 4:16.47 in the 500 yard freestyle.
Browning Joins Coaching Staff at NYU
Browning, who spent the 2012-14 seasons as an assistant coach at Tufts University, is a 2010 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business communication studies.
Jake Tapp Joins Wisconsin Badgers’ Coaching Staff
Former Canadian Olympian Jake Tapp will join the University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams coaching staff…
IL Sprinter Maddie Smith Verbals to UNC Tar Heels
Maddie Smith of the Patriot Aquatic Club has verbally committed to the UNC Tar Heels‘ class of 2021. Smith is…
Minnesota Pulls Out of Florida St. Tri as Hurricane Matthew Looms
A meet scheduled for Saturday, October 8th, between the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Duke Blue Devils, and Florida State Seminoles will…
Pitt to Unveil $3 Million Trees Pool Renovation on Friday
First built in 1963, Trees Pool has maintained its status as one of the premier aquatic venues in the country.
Nathan Adrian Discusses Ryan Lochte In Huffington Post Profile
Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian was recently profiled in an article for the Huffington Post in which he discussed Ryan Lochte and the infamous Rio robbery incident.
Skating Federation Runs Afoul of European Antitrust Rules
Why is a story about skating featured on a swimming news website? Because the broader impact of the EU’s stance would likely prevent FINA or national swimming federations from proposing similar rules.
Ryan Lochte and Partner Cheryl Burke Advance To Next Week On DWTS
Locate advances to week 5 of Dancing with the Stars.