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Matthew Jerden (2017) To Stay In State; Gives Verbal to Indiana

Matthew Jerden, a junior at Bloomington South High School, has opted to swim for Indiana University beginning with the 2017-18…

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Pereira on Phelps and Lochte: Racing them made me who I am (Video)

Thiago Pereira did not play around, jumping out to a huge lead right off the bat, swimming a very strong 1:57.77 for the win in the 200 IM in Santa Clara

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Japanese Olympic Team Heads to Sierra Nevada After Mare Nostrum

The Japanese Olympic team will compete in the Mare Nostrum events in Canet and Barcelona before heading to an altitude camp in Sierra Nevada…

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Pat Mead Joins Wife Maureen on USA Swimming Banned List

Pat Mead was placed on the USA Swimming Banned List on June 3rd for two counts against the Code of Conduct Rule Book.

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Eddie Reese: Taper is an art no one understands (Video)

Eddie Reese, a zen master in his own right within the realm of swimming, is willing to admit that not even he fully understands the subtle but looming art that is Taper

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Silverman, Coan Both Due for Reclassification After 2 of 3 Tests

American Record holders Ian Silverman (above) and MacKenzie Coan are on course to be reclassified before the U.S. Olympic Trials at the end of the month.

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Jessica Ashwood: I did have a cheeky look at the clock at 350 (Video)

Jessica Ashwood of Chandler Swim Club picked up another win with a very strong 8:18.14 to easily handle the field. That’s her best time ever, and also a new Australian record

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Olympic Trials: Managing Prelims, Semis and Finals

Most events at the Olympic Trials have 3 rounds, prelims, semis, and finals. For the first two rounds, the only thing that matters is qualifying for the next round.

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8 Year-Old With Honorary TCU Swimming Scholarship Passes Away

8 year-old Nathan Lin who was an honorary member of the TCU swim team passed away on June 3.

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Probation Sentence, Battery Charge Reached In Great Bend Bus Incident

A battery case revolving around an incident on a swim team bus has produced two battery convictions and one sentence of probation so far.

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Russia Set to Hold National Open Water Championships June 9-15

From June 9 to June 15, Russia will hold its own National Open Water Championships. The competition is set to…

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5 Storylines To Watch, All The Links You Need For 2016 Mare Nostrum – Canet

A number of Japanese stars, including world champ Kanako Watanabe, are joining the Mare Nostrum Tour in its second stop – Canet en Roussillon, France.

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Vien Nguyen Shatters Own Vietnamese Record in 400 Free in Indianapolis

In the 400 free final at the Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis, Vien Nguyen swam a 4:07.96 for fourth place, setting a new Vietnamese record in the process.

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USA Swimming Foundation hosts Building Champions 5K Run

Road race will take place on the final day of Olympic Team Trials – Swimming.

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WHO to Form Committee to Determine Zika Risk for Rio

The World Health Organization has decided to form a committee to determine whether the Rio Games can continue with the risk of the Zika virus.

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