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Rio Torch Relay Day 63: Four More Cities In Rio Grande do Sul

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Oakland Hires Stacy Busack as Assistant Swim Coach

Oakland University head swimming and diving coach Pete Hovland announced Thursday the addition of Stacy Busack to his coaching staff. Busack joins the staff after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Rio Mayor Says Security “Terrible”, As AOC Awaits Action

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is still awaiting for Rio organizers to respond to its request for additional security measures to be taken during this summer’s Games.

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SwimMAC Carolina: Building Champions In Life & In Swimming

Team USA’s video provides insight into what kicked off the creation of SwimMAC, as well as how the once-tiny club developed into the formidable force it is today.

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Kelton Graham Releases Statement on Omaha Prostitution Arrest

Kelton Graham has released a statement apologizing for his arrest in Omaha during the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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The Ballad of Anthony Ervin “The Sprinter With No Start”

Anthony Ervin has never been the fastest beginner in the game, but he finds a way to make it work for him

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GMAC 11-12 Boys Complete Sweep, Now Hold All 10 Canadian Relay Records

The 11-12 Guelph Marlin Aquatic Club boys now hold all ten national age group relay records in Canada.

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In Praise of Bobby Hackett

He was 16, I knew that, and a legendary animal in the pool; he and his coach invented the 100 by 100s’; Bobby Hackett, a Yonkers boy, held world records; he was an earlier day Ledecky at distance.

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Siena Swimming and Diving Inks Five

Siena Swimming and Diving Head Coach Paul Kueterman has announced the addition of five to his roster for the 2016-17 season. All five members of the class hail from different states.

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“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials

An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 62: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Hattersley Breaks Scottish Record in the 1500 Freestyle

Camilla Hattersley broke the Scottish National record in the women’s 1500 freestyle winning her fourth event at the Scottish National Championships…

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British Butterflier, George Emmins, Commits to Henderson State

George Emmins, who swims for Rushmoor Royals Swimming Club in Hampshire, England, has given a verbal commitment to Henderson State University for the fall of 2016.

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A Month Before the Games, the Serbian Team Arrives for Training in Rio

Despite the fact that the Olympic Games are still a month away, Serbia recently landed in Rio to begin training at the Olympic Pool.

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Watch a Highschooler Swim an Entire 500 Corkscrew

Watch a crazy high school swimmer swim an entire 500 using the corkscrew technique.

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