South African Athletes Say They Must Foot Most Of Rio Travel Bill
Despite a recent monetary influx to their nation’s Olympic Committee, South African athletes hoping to medal in Rio are still reportedly stuck footing most of their own Olympic bills.
Canada’s Mackenzie Padington is 1st Verbal for Minnesota Class of ’21
Mackenzie Padington, who attends Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia, and swims for Island Swimming, has made a verbal commitment to swim for Minnesota beginning in the 2017-18 season.
Texas Longhorns – Olympic Trials Video
University of Texas Longhorns women made a video that captures their memories of the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials.
Eddie Reese Set To Join Singapore’s Olympic Coaching Staff
Singapore’s National Olympic Council has announced it will be including University of Texas Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese on its 2016 Olympic Games coaching staff.
Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast
Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”
International Olympians Tune Up with Wins at Orlando Sectionals
Last weekend’s Orlando Sectionals saw some international stars tuning up their races before they head to Rio to represent their respective countries. One of the biggest swims of the meet came in the 200 back, where Matea Samardzic broke her own Croatian record to win the event in 2:09.11.
Tritonwear Race Analysis: 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Recap
Following the fast swimming last week in Omaha, here is an in-depth analysis of each race final. The final times…
Michael Phelps Talks 400 Free Relay, Taper Strategy, and Boomer (Video)
On Sunday afternoon, Olympic great Michael Phelps sat down to answer fans’ questions on Facebook Live. In the video, he talked about his training in the lead up to Rio and the challenges that lie ahead at the Games, specifically the men’s 400 free relay.
Inge Dekker Makes Quiet, Yet Triumphant Return Post-Cancer Surgery
Just four months after being diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing surgery, Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker is back in the pool producing promising results.
Lane Stone Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech Class of 2017
Lane Stone has verbally committed to Virginia Tech.
Matea Samardzić Resets Her Own Croatian Record in 200 Back
Matea Samardzic reset her own Croatian record in the 200 backstroke yesterday at Southern Zone South Sectionals, held in Orlando, FL.
Dutch Swimming Technical Director Joop Alberda Won’t Join Team in Rio
Joop Alberda, the Technical Director of the Dutch Swimming National Federation, will not join the team’s delegation to the 2016…
Catch Aussie Cameron McEvoy On His Journey To Rio
“The Professor” Cameron McEvoy has been a special force in the pool from an early age.
Guam Names 2 NCAA-Based Swimmers to 2016 Olympic Roster
Guam has announced its two Universality selections for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with both athletes…
Opinion: Jaded Swim Fans Dampen Enthusiasm Of Trials
Swimming still has a long way to go from a fan-growing perspective.
