NFHS Confirms Proposed Rule Changes for 2017-2018
We reported in late March that the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) had proposed rule changes for…
S10 American Record-holder Serafina King Commits to Wyoming
Serafina King, the American Record-holder in the S10 class for the 50 yard back and 100 yard back, has verbally committed to swim at the University of Wyoming beginning with the 2017-18 season.
Denmark to Send its Largest-Ever WC Team to Budapest
Denmark is sending a record sixteen swimmers to the 2017 World Championships in Budapest, surpassing the previous-highest mark of the…
Hungary Announces Worlds Qualifiers Post-Nationals
Hungary has announced their current roster for the 2017 World Championships following the conclusion of their national championships.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Ulyett & The British Breaststroke Invasion
For several years now, Adam Peaty has been putting Great Britain on the map in men’s breaststroke. Now it’s Jocelyn Ulyett’s turn to do it on the women’s side.
Arkansas LSC Follows Suit, Bans 12 & Under Tech
The Arkansas Swimming House of Delegates recently voted to ban technical suits, with some exceptions, for all swimmers age 12 & under at meets hosted within the LSC’s borders.
3-Time Danish Olympian Lotte Friis Announces Retirement
Danish Olympic medalist Lotte Friis has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, calling it a career via her social media account on…
Coleman’s Carpool: 10 Minutes in the hot seat with Dave Durden (Video)
In Coleman’s Carpool we get the insider’s perspective on your favorite swimmers. SwimSwam Head of Production, Coleman Hodges, invites swimmers…
Peaty, Scott, Proud, Ulyett, Atkinson Lead British 2017 Worlds Roster
Adam Peaty was one of 5 British swimmers who earned automatic qualifying times at the British Championships.
IOC Increases Number Of Women In Commissions By 70 Percent
President Bach has significantly increased the number of women appointed to a commission since his election, with 38 per cent…
Kennedy Goes 21.7, Dressel 19.1 To Win 2017 Jax 50 Tournament Shootout
Caeleb Dressel and Madison Kennedy won the headlining 50 free sprint shootouts at the JAX 50 meet in Florida over the weekend.
How to Be a More Coachable Swimmer
Elite swimmers have the shared trait of being highly coachable. Here are 5 tips for being a more coachable swimmer so that you can make the most of your time in the water.
New from S.R.Smith, the aXs2 360 Rotational Pool Lift
S.R.Smith has just added a new pool lift offering to its comprehensive line of ADA Aquatic Lifts. A 360o rotational pool lift, the aXs2 features a sleek and compact design that requires minimal deck space.
Whitney Hite’s Coaching Contract at Wisconsin Extended Through 2020
University of Wisconsin’s head swimming and diving coach, Whitney Hite, has had his contract extended through the 2019-20 season. Hite just…
Interim-USA Swimming Executive Director Mike Unger’s TV Experience
“Mike Unger’s vital to the production,” NBC Producer Tommy says, “telling the television director the next event, when the swimmers will parade on deck, who’s going to be in the lead. It’s a big timing crossword puzzle, determining commercial breaks. Mike does it all.”
