Mixed Gender Entrants, 4 Nations Confirmed For Raia Rapida Meet
The four teams for Brazil’s 2017 Raia Rapida (translates to “Fast Lane”) sprint meet have been confirmed: the host nation, the United States, Italy and Argentina. And for the first time, the meet will feature both men and women – two swimmers of each gender per team.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Paul Ungur, Utah
Paul Ungur put up a big sprint backstroke time that could help Utah break through for an NCAA relay berth later this year.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Gregg Troy, Florida
Competitor Coach of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based coach who has risen above…
Canada Names 26 Swimmers To 2018 Commonwealth Games Team
About 6 months in advance of the meet, Canada has named its roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted in Australia next April.
College Swimming Preview: #3 A&M Revamps with Deep Incoming Class
The Aggies are loaded in breaststroke and IM, thanks in large part to Canadian star Sydney Pickrem.
William & Mary Reels in Verbal from 4x VHSL 5A Finalist Kade Younger
Kade Younger of Menchville High School and Coast Guard Blue Dolphins has verbally committed to swim for The Tribe in 2018-19.
SwimSwam Swimmer of the Month: Maxime Rooney, Florida
Rooney swam 14 races over three days at the All-Florida Invite, putting up three nation-leading times including a 1:36.76 200 free.
Colin’s Hope 8th Annual Open Water Swim (Video)
September 24th, Colin’s Hope and Open Water Planet (OWP) collaborated to bring the Got2Swim 10K to Lake Travis as part…
Danish National Champion Laura Glerup Jensen Verbally Commits to Florida State
Laura Glerup Jensen from Odense, Denmark has verbally committed to Florida State University for 2018-19.
Trial Begins For Former Swimmer Paralyzed While Diving
A former swimmer who shattered a vertebrae during a start in 2005, leaving her a quadriplegic, begins a civil trial this week against the Regina facility where she was injured.
Marcus Cheah Joins Singapore’s NTC Coaching Staff
The Singapore Swimming Association has hired Marcus Cheah as Assistant Coach at its National Training Center (NTC).
LEN Cries “Europe Deserves More” Representation in FINA
In a post on LEN’s website titled “Europe Deserves More,” the continental federation alleges unfairness by FINA and claims European countries are not given substantial representation in the organization.
James Magnussen Takes On Local NSW Talent In Port Macquarie
“Some people plan in four-year cycles and look towards Tokyo whereas I’m just planning it a year at a time at the moment,” veteran racer James Magnussen of Australia said of his mentality of late.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Steph Rice Gives Back, Learn About ÖtillÖ
Catch up on swimming-related news happening on dry land with this week’s ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’
Heinz Kluetmeier’s Induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (VIDEO)
Heinz Kluetmeier is the first photo-journalist to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF).
