Meet the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team: Katie Ledecky
Meet 2016 U.S. Olympian Katie Ledecky from Bethesda, Maryland, who already has one Olympic gold medal from 2012, but is in…
3+ Meter Waves Slam Copacabana Beach, Site of Open Water Swimming
The Copacabana Beach that will play home to marathon swimming, among other sports, at the 2016 Olympic Games, has been lashed with huge waves.
Russians Morozov, Lobintsev Are Cleared To Compete In Rio, Says FINA
Vlad Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev are cleared to compete in Rio, according to Russian state-run media outlet TASS.
Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Phelps Out For Redemption In Men’s 200 Fly
Michael Phelps’ performances last year at US Nationals in San Antonio set up an epic battle that will take place in Rio next week with him, Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh all vying for Olympic gold in the 200 fly.
Texas A&M Teammates Clip Mexican National Record at Senior Circuit
Texas A&M teammates Juan Rocha, Mauro Castillo, Mateo Gonzalez, and Angel Martinez downed a the Mexican 400 meter medley relay national record last weekend
BridgeAthletic Building Blocks: 5 Exercises to Add Breaststroke Power
The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck.
Kirsty Coventry Becomes Flag Bearer Once Again For Zimbabwe
Watch Kirsty Coventry carry Zimbabwe’s flag during the Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony on August 5th.
Three Tips for Swim Parents on When to Let Go
I spoke with Ron Aitken, Head Coach and CEO of Sandpipers of Nevada, a Gold Medal Club in USA Swimming’s Club Excellence Program. He is a former coach of 2016 Olympian, Cody Miller.
5 Reasons Coaches and Swimmers Use Commit
Here are 5 reasons why coaches and swimmers should use Commit Swimming.
Let the Olympics Affect You – By Sydney King
Sydney King, a junior at Battlefield High School in Haymarket, Virginia traveled to the London Olympics and is giving her advice on how to let the Olympics affect you.
CAS Decisions On Morozov, Lobintsev Expected Tuesday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will make decisions Tuesday, August 2 on whether Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev can compete in the Rio Olympics, with a decision on Yulia Efimova coming later on.
Australian Olympic Legend Forbes Carlile Passes Away At 95
Forbes Carlile, longtime Olympic swim coach and the oldest remaining Australian Olympian, has passed away Tuesday at the age of 95.
Emory & Henry Tabs Cody Skinner As Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach
The Emory & Henry College Department of Athletics and Director of Athletics Myra Sims are pleased to announce the hiring of Cody Skinner as Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming Coach.
USA Men Edge Montenegro 10-9 In Houston In Final Olympic Tune-Up
The U.S. Olympic Men’s Water Polo made their final stop on the ‘Road To Rio’ a memorable one as they defeated Montenegro 10-9 at the University of Houston.
Meet the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team: Leah Smith
Meet first-time Olympian and distance freestyle extraordinaire Leah Smith, who will be competing in the 400 freestyle, 800 freestyle, and 4×200 freestyle in Rio
