After Pothain Bows Out, Agnel Will Get to Swim the 200 Free in Rio
After the controversial finish last month at the French Olympic Trials in Montpellier and the unsuccessful appeal of the results, Yannick Agnel’s bid to swim the 200 free individually at the Olympics in Rio has become official.
Larkin Looking To Samba His Way To Gold In Rio (Video)
Mitch Larkin says the Aussies are ‘shaping up to be a great team’ in Rio.
Ian Thorpe Helps Kick Off 2016 Invictus Games In Orlando
Aussie swimming legend Ian Thorpe helped kick-off the 2016 Invictus Games, a multi-sport, international competition featuring wounded, sick and injured military personnel from around the world.
Weston Rowan: Swimmer, Student, and Soon to be Cancer Survivor
Weston Rowan is an athlete, a son, a brother, a friend, a student, a neighbor, and soon to be a cancer survivor. He is a sophomore at San Clemente High School, 15 years old, and a competitive swimmer since the age of 8.
Lochte Enters 7 Events For 2016 Charlotte Pro Swim (Psych Sheets Here)
Olympian Ryan Lochte is taking every opportunity to put on a show for his home fans – or at least he’ll have the option to, after entering 7 events at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte.
Paly Girls, Gunn Boys Repeat SCVAL-De Anza Division Titles
The Palo Alto High School girls and Gunn High School boys successfully defended their respective SCVAL-DAD titles at this year’s championship meet in the Gunn High School pool on April 29, 2016.
IOC Confirms It Will Take ‘Common Sense’ Approach To Tattoos In Rio
Says the IOC, “Standing alone, the Olympic Rings are a great expression of appreciation of the Olympic Games and of the Olympic values.”
Boomer Robert Phelps Born on May 5 To Michael Phelps & Nicole Johnson
The Phelps baby has arrived! Olympian Michael Phelps posted on Instagram Saturday, announcing the birth of his son, Boomer Robert Phelps on Thursday evening.
San Ramon Valley Takes Boy’s and Girl’s East Bay League Titles
The East Bay Athletic League is one of California’s most storied high school swim leagues. Over the years the EBAL has produced NCAA Division 1 standouts as well as World-Junior-Record-Holder Maxime Rooney.
Arkady Vyatchanin Speaks Out About Serbian Eligibility Issues
Arkady Vyatchanin came forward with an open letter on his Facebook page discussing his current eligibility problem with FINA as he tries to head to his 4th Olympics for Serbia.
USA Men Win Over Australia at FINA Intercontinental Tournament
The USA Men’s National Team kicked off play at the FINA Intercontinental Tournament in Japan with an 8-6 win over Australia. Tony Azevedo (Long Beach, CA/Stanford/NYAC) and Josh Samuels (Villa Park, CA/UCLA/NYAC) scored two goals each while Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA/Pepperdine/NYAC) and McQuin Baron(North Tustin, CA/USC/Regency) split time in net recording nine saves to secure the win.
Alexandra Wenk sets four national records at German Championships
128. DEUTSCHE MEISTERSCHAFTEN, BERLIN – GERMAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND OLYMPIC TRIALS (PART 1), BERLIN Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May…
Haan, Lile Named CCSA Swimmers of the Year
Florida Gulf Coast freshman Elise Haan (Naples, Fla.) has been named the 2016 CCSA Women’s Swimmer of the Year, while Gardner-Webb’s Nathan Lile (Waynesville, N.C.) is the Men’s Swimmer of the Year.
Rutgers Athletics Big Ten Build Campaign Surpasses $50 Million
The Rutgers University Division of Athletics today announced that “R B1G Build,” a comprehensive campaign launched on Jan. 20 to raise $100 million for new or upgraded facilities, has surpassed the $50 million milestone.
Germans who clocked Olympic qualifiying times at German Nationals
128. DEUTSCHE MEISTERSCHAFTEN, BERLIN – GERMAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND OLYMPIC TRIALS (PART 1), BERLIN Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May…
