Buckeyes Clary and Bailey Go 1-2 In 400 IM at Columbus Sectionals
Meg Bailey finished 2nd in the 400 IM with a new lifetime best by 1.5 seconds.
AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 7/20/2016
Presenting our list of Weekly Wonders for the weekend of July 15-17, 2016.
SwimMom Musings: The Invisible
Depression: the silent pain and feeling of hopelessness. It not only impacts swimmers but many other people as well. Sometimes it is even frowned upon by tough coaches who believe every athlete should suck it up and live with the pain.
Olympic Organizing Committee Releases Last Wave of Tickets
The last wave of tickets for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio were released this morning. According to the organizing…
Rio Torch Relay Day 79: Campinas, Limeira, Rio Claro & Americana
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
10 Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Brazil Over Olympic Plots
CNN reported that 10 were arrested in Rio de Janeiro today on a terrorist threat.
SwimLabs Salt Lake City Breaks Opening Record!
With over 1,690 visits in it’s first month, SwimLabs Salt Lake City has experienced the highest opening utilization to date across SwimLabs 15 global locations.
US Men Lead Top-3 Olympic Seeds, Women Narrowly Edge Aussies
The US men and women both lead the Olympic swimming psych sheets for seeds in the top-3, but Australia isn’t too far behind for second in both.
Oregon State Announces Jennifer Buffin as New Head Coach
Oregon State University has named Jennifer Buffin as the new head coach of their women’s-only swimming & diving team, announced on…
Brandt Nigro Joins Swim Coaching Staff at Marshall University
Brandt Nigro has been named assistant swimming coach at Marshall University, as announced today by head coach Bill Tramel.
Grinnellian Joshua Tibatemwa Trains for the Olympics
Grinnell College swimmer Joshua Tibatemwa ’19 will be making a splash on the international scene in August.
Swimming is a Lifelong Sport for Actor Rik Barnett
British actor Rik Barnett enjoys swimming as a way to mange his busy career with an activity that provides stress-relief and a way to stay in shape.
Chinese Olympians Must Sign No-Cheat Pledge Before Arriving In Rio
Sun Yang is one of 416 Chinese athletes who reportedly must sign a no-cheat pledge and also score a passing grade on a banned substances test before he can arrive in Rio.
Spanish Olympic Team Hires Private Security Firm for Rio
One of the top concerns as we head towards the 2016 Olympic Games is the security in the host city, Rio de Janeiro. As a result of these concerns, the Spanish Olympic team has hired private security to protect their athletes at the Games.
Park Tae Hwan Entered in 4 Events for Rio, Including 100 Free
Korean Olympian Park Tae Hwan, who was officially given an Olympic bid to Rio after an emergency KOC meeting in early July, is entered in 4 events for the Games. Park’s schedule includes not only his traditional 200, 400, and 1500 free, but also the 100 free.
