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2016 Atlanta Futures: Upsets Galore at Day 2 Finals

There were several surprises at the top of the podium on the second night of finals at 2016 Atlanta Futures.

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2016 Canadian Swimming Championships: Day 2 Finals Recap

Jeremy Bagshaw of Island Swimming won the men’s 200 freestyle on the second night of the Canadian Championships…

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Regan Smith Re-Breaks 100 Back NAG Record at U.S. Open

2016 U.S. OPEN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, August 2 – Saturday, August 6, 2016 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center The University…

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Meet the 2016 US Olympic Team: Josh Prenot

Meet Josh Prenot of the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.

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Greek Swimmer Sent Home from Olympics After Positive Doping Test

On the same day that it was announced that Russian swimming had gotten a pass for their previously-suspended athletes to…

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Gold Medals Over 30: Historically Rare, But Expected in Rio

Just eight swimmers have won gold medals after the age of 30. Michael Phelps is one of four athletes with a great shot to join that list this week

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Russian Swimming President Says Efimova + 4 More Cleared by FINA

According to Russian Swimming Federation President Vladimir Salnikov, Yulia Efimova has been cleared to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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Michael Phelps Praises Olympic Pool Ahead of Meet

“There’s a lot of adrenaline running through my body when you walk into a venue like that.” Those were the…

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Russian Daria Ustinova Latest to File Appeal to CAS

Russian swimmer Daria Ustinova is the latest to file an appeal to the international Court of Arbitration for Sport over her…

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Croatian Men’s Medley, Freestyle Relays Removed from Heat Sheets

On Friday, after SwimSwam reported that a 17th team was mysteriously allowed to enter two relays in violation of FINA’s…

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2016 U.S. Open – Day 4 Finals Live Recap

NYAC’s Arkady Vyatchanin is top seed in the men’s 100 back final on Day 4 at U.S. Open in Minneapolis.

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Michael Phelps Facebooks Live En Route to Opening Ceremonies

American swimmer Michael Phelps Facebooked live en route to the opening ceremonies at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Phelps was this week named…

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How to Watch the Olympic Opening Ceremonies from Anywhere in the World

Earlier this month, we outlined how to watch the Olympics via live stream no matter where you are in the…

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Stanford Futures: 14-year-old Minakov Clips 100 Fly Best with 54.93

14-year-old Andrei Minakov clocked a 54.93 in the men’s 100 fly this morning. He currently sits at #3 all time in the 13-14 age group

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22 Swimmers To Bear Their Nations Flag at the Opening Ceremonies

22 swimmers will bear the flag at the 2016 Opening Ceremonies.

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