Brazilian Swimming Federation Confirms Medeiros’ Positive Doping Test
The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) and the Brazilian Anti-Doping Agency (ABCD) made clear in statements yesterday that Medeiros was not the victim of some clerical issues.
Thorpe: Individual Gold Could Be Difficult For Phelps, “I Wish Him Luck”
Legendary Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe was in India this week as part of the Star Sports commentator’s panel for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the freestyle great spoke to local media about Michael Phelps’ chances at additional Olympic medals this summer.
Webinar Explains Dramatic Shift in U.S. National Junior Team Selection
In a webinar posted on the USA Swimming website, National Junior Team Director Mitch Dalton outlined the changes in National Junior Team selection procedures and explained the rationale behind the shift.
IAAF Upholds Suspension of Russian Athletics Federation for Olympics
Russian Track & Field athletes won’t be allowed to compete in Rio, barring a last-minute reprieve at an IOC summit next week in Lausanne.
How to do the Backstroke Spin Drill
The backstroke spin drill is one of the most effective ways of teaching swimmers to accelerate the straight arms quickly through the recovery phase of the stroke cycle.
USA Swimming Unveils National Junior Team 2020 Quad Plan
USA Swimming has unveiled their 4 year Quad Plan for the National Junior Team until 2020.
Moscow Lab Reportedly Would Remove Swimmers From Testing Pool For Cash
On the heels of yesterday’s scathing report released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) alleging testing evasion, sample tampering and…
New Zealand Denies Kane Radford Olympic Open Water Spot
New Zealand Swimming has announced that they won’t be sending Kane Radford or Charlotte Webby to swim at the 2016 Summer Olympic…
FINA Issues Statement After WADA Report on Missed Russian Tests
FINA is asking anyone with evidence of Russian doping violations to come forward.
How to Make An Olympic Team: Don’t Be ‘That Guy’ in a Final
The most robust path to an Olympic Team is as a member of a free relay. Instead of the top 2…
Two Pakistani Swimmers Selected for Rio
Lianna Swan and Haris Bandey are slated to representPakistan at this summer’s Olympic Games.
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FSU Adds Eight More to 2016-17 Roster
Giorgio Delgrosso, Rudo Loock, Vladimir Stefanik, Daniel Bis, Maverick Layne and Derek Peeples will join the men’s swim team, while Christina Loh and Michelle Turek will race for the women.
Skinner announces Virginia Tech’s 2016 Signing Class
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech swimming and diving head coach Ned Skinner and staff have announced the signing of 22 student-athletes to join the Hokies for the fall.
Interview with Janet Evans at Women’s Water Polo Unveiling (Video)
Janet Evans, Vice-Chair and Director of Athlete Relations for Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, was on hand…
