2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Fastest Field Of Female Freestylers Ever
The 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials will feature one of the best fields of freestylers on the women’s side that the nation has ever seen. From the 50 to the 800 there are competitors who could potentially make Olympic finals and have competed well internationally.
2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Yannick Agnel and Jérémy Stravius are the two favorites in the men’s 200 free final, but the field is tight and the race will be exciting with 2 tickets to Rio in play.
Fusion Swim Camps Feature Top-notch Swim Programs at the University of Denver & Denison University
The two 2016 Fusion Swim Camps have been set up so young swimmers can hone their skills in competitive strokes, turn mechanics, breathing and body positioning. A strong emphasis is placed on overall conditioning.
Grabich & Quintero Square Off At South American Championships
Venezuelan freestyle studs Federico Grabich and Cristian Quintero will face each other several times before the South American Championships are done and dusted.
Are you a Student of Swimming?
What are the obstacles you face to improving as a swimmer? Look no further than your passion for the sport.
China Anuncia 6 Pruebas Positivas por Dopaje
China anuncia seis positivos por dopaje entre 2015 y 2016.
Distance Legend Grant Hackett: “My 400 Free Is Iffy”
Australian legend Grant Hackett hopes to earn a slot on his nation’s roster for Rio individually in the 400m freestyle, as well as a member of the 800m freestyle relay, even despite recent setbacks.
How To Qualify For the 2016 Canadian Olympic Team
Swimming Canada’s selection process is unique, posing seven different ways that an athlete can qualify for the team. When an athlete meets one of the seven qualifying criteria, Swimming Canada will submit their nominates to the Canadian Olympic Committee who will ultimately approve the nominations.
Sjostrom Records World’s Fastest 50 Butterfly in Stockholm
Sarah Sjostrom won the 50 butterfly at the Stockholm Open in a time of 25.15…
17-Year-Old Chalmers Posts a 1:47.23 200 Freestyle in Adelaide
17 year old Kyle Chalmers took the men’s 200 freestyle at the Australian Age Group Championships in a time of 1:47.23…
FINA Issues Statement On Chinese Swimmers’ Warning Penalties
“FINA has received the decisions issued on these two athletes, and is currently reviewing them.”
Ashby Earns 200 IM Rio Qualifying Mark, Downs NZ National Record
On day 3 in Auckland, 20-year-old Bradlee Ashby raked in an Olympic-qualifying time in the men’s 200m IM, taking the event in a time of 1:59.76.
Aussie Swimmers To Serve Self-Imposed Ban From Rio’s Opening Ceremony
“It’s something a lot of athletes love to march in it but at the end of the day they are there to compete,” says Australia’s Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller, regarding the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.
Highlight Reel of University of Redlands Swim & Dive Season (Video)
One would think with all these creative videos being produced by swim teams across the country that GoPro would make a killing in advertising and sponsorship. All jokes aside, the newest video to reach SwimSwam is from Division III’s University of the Redlands, a private liberal arts institution just a few miles southeast of San Bernardino, California.
Ryan Murphy 100 Back – Most Dominant Swim of Men’s NCAA Championships
Ryan Murphy’s 100 back scored 4.21 dominance points over the other NCAA competitors.
