From a Week of Pride, to a Week of Shame for U.S. Olympic Swimming
Charles Hartley expresses that we should go back to the American pride we had just a week ago, and stop talking about Ryan Lochte.
Interview with Bob Vincent, Candidate for Treasurer of USA Swimming
Mr. Vincent was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some questions we had about his personal qualifications for the role, and what he thinks makes a good treasurer.
Kelsi Worrell Throws First Pitch at Philadelphia Phillies Game
After returning as an Olympic gold medalist from the Rio Olympics, Kelsi Worrell threw the first pitch in today’s Philadelphia Phillies game.
Aussie Swimmer Josh Palmer Gives Statement To Rio Police
Aussie Josh Palmer visited the Rio police to give a statement concerning his alleged robbery earlier this week in Copacabana.
Aussie’s Chef de Mission Reportedly Took Issue With Swimming Culture
Even before the situation involving Australian swimmers Josh Palmer and Emma McKeon partying in Rio against Australian Olympic Committee protocol,…
FINA Releases Statement On Rio Gas Station Debacle
FINA has released a statement concerning the ‘post-competition behavior’ of Americans Ryan Lochte, Jack Conger, Jimmy Feigen and Gunnar Bentz.
16 Swimmers Will Carry Nations’ Flags in Closing Ceremonies
While not as widely recognized as those that open the bi-annual event, every Olympic Games ends with a parade of…
Kirsty Coventry Wraps Busy Olympics With Medals and Flag
Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry, one of her country’s most accomplished athletes in any sport, will wrap up a busy two weeks…
Pernille Blume Named as Denmark’s Flag Bearer for Closing Ceremonies
Pernille Blume (above) was one of the breakout swimming stars at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
Katinka Hosszu Will Carry Hungarian Flag at Olympic Closing Ceremonies
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu has been named as the Hungarian flag bearer for the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
USOC CEO Says Lochte et al. Will Face Sanction After Gas Station Flap
Scott Blackmun, the CEO of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), says that his organization will be announcing further action…
Matchups with Notre Dame, Florida Highlight Miami’s 2016-2017 Schedule
Miami head coach Andy Kershaw (above) and the Miami women finished 40th at last year’s NCAA Championship meet thanks to 6 points from their diving squad.
Michael Andrew previews the year to come, World Cups (video)
Michael Andrew is determined to come back better than ever coming off a very successful summer.
Jake Lamparella Transferring from Wisconsin to Virginia Tech
Sophomore-to-be Jake Lamparella is transferring from Wisconsin to Virginia Tech this fall, which takes him closer to his native Elliott City,…
Penny Oleksiak Named Canada’s Flag Bearer For Closing Ceremonies
After an amazing run in the pool at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, 16-year-0ld Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak will carry her country’s flag into Maracana Stadium for tonight’s Olympic closing ceremonies.
