Christa Thiel won’t run for re-election as president of German DSV
Dr. Christa Thiel is the current president of the German Swimming Federation (DSV, Deutscher Schwimmverband) – she is in this…
College Swimming Previews: #9 NC State Women Rising
With Alexia Zevnik, Hannah Moore, and Rachel Muller coming off a strong 2016 NCAAs, and Ky-Lee Perry bringing immediate individual scoring potential, NC State should be able to compete for another top 10 finish this season.
10 Signs You May Be a Helicopter Swim Parent
Here are 10 signs that you might be a helicopter swim parent. These examples are from my own mistakes and observing parents through the years.
Jungblut Breaks South American Record in the Women’s 400 Freestyle
20 year old Viviane Jungblut was the star of the fifth evening of the Jose Finkel Trophy taking the women’s 400 freestyle in a South American record time of 4:03.68…
Sexual Abuser Swim Coach Rick Curl Released From Prison Early
Rick Curl, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing Kelly Currin from ages 13 to 18.
Ellie Flanagan of Columbia Swim Club Gives Verbal to Kansas
Ellie Flanagan of Columbia Swim Club in Columbia, Missouri, has made a verbal commitment to swim for University of Kansas beginning in 2016-17.
University of Mary Washington Forfeits Season Opener After Hazing Bust
CAC powerhouse University of Mary Washington will forfeit its first dual meet of the 2016-2017 season after the team was caught having a party that included underage drinking and alleged hazing, according to school newspaper The Blue and Gray Press.
Maddison Elliott Becomes First S8 Ever Under 30 Seconds in 50 Free
Maddison Elliott (left) and Lakeisha Patterson (right) have gone 1-2 again in Rio, with Elliott this time coming away with a World Record.
Field Set For Inaugural CSCAA Open Water National Championships
Lone Star Lake will host the inaugural CSCAA National Collegiate Open Water Championships.
Jimi Kiner Promoted to Head Men’s Coach of Tampa Swimming
TAMPA, Fla. – University of Tampa alum and Hall of Famer Jimi Kiner has been promoted to head men’s swimming…
Lil’ Wayne Disses Ryan Lochte on Ellen Degeneres Show
Fast Forward to the 4:00 mark to see the relevant verse. Multi-time platinum-selling artist Lil’ Wayne called out Ryan Lochte on…
Breaststroker Abigail German Gives Verbal Nod to Notre Dame
Fairview High School senior and Lake Erie Silver Dolphins swimmer Abigail German has made a verbal commitment to the University of Notre Dame for 2017-18.
69-Year-Old Australian To Tackle English Channel Swim
Sunshine Coast resident Chris Shapland is preparing to take on a challenge that would daunt many younger and fitter people. Any day now, when conditions are right, he will attempt to swim 33km across the English Channel.
Snyder Breaks 30 year old world record in S11 100M Freestyle
2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…