10 Reasons To Attend Central States Clinic May 21-22 In Chicago
Held every year in mid-May in Oak Brook, IL the Central States Clinic strives to bring the top speakers, coaches and Olympians to equip coaches to make their profession and sport better. Come meet 4x Olympian, Captain of 2008 and 2012 USA Team, World Record Holder, Jason “The Anchor” Lezak.
Elite Sportswear Acquires Dolfin Swimwear
Elite Sportswear, the company behind GK Elite, recently announced their acquisition of Dolfin Swimwear to their portfolio of niche sportswear brands.
Secret Payment Raises Questions Concerning Legitimacy of Tokyo 2020 Bid
Japan is insisting that they won the bid for the 2020 Olympic Games cleanly following a report that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid team paid 1.3 million euros ($1.48 million) to host the Games.
WADA Suggests Taxes On Broadcasters, Sponsors To Support Anti-Doping
In an blog entry recently published on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) website, the organization’s president reveals his thoughts on potential ways global sports’ stakeholders can more robustly contribute to the clean sport cause.
May 15th is International Water Safety Day
International Water Safety Day (IWSD) celebrated on May 15th each year is designed to help spread global awareness of the ongoing drowning pandemic, and educate the youth in becoming safer in and around water.
Brazilian President Rousseff Impeached 85 Days Out From Olympics
Today the Brazilian Senate has voted to proceed with the impeachment of current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, leaving the country without its leader less than 90 days from the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.
Hall Of Fame Coach Bill Rose Set To Retire December 2017
Long-time Mission Viejo Nadadores Head Coach Bill Rose has announced he will be retiring in December 2017.
2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Three Races to Watch
All three women who stood on the medal podium for the 100 breaststroke at the 2015 Pan American Games will be taking part in the event in Charlotte…
USA Swimming Releases Hispanic/Latino Resource Guide
USA Swimming has published the organization’s first-ever Hispanic/Latino Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide that will provide educational resources and opportunities for…
2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need
Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.
Big Ten Announces Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients
Two students competing in intercollegiate athletics from each of the 14 Big Ten institutions who plan to continue their education at a graduate degree program were each awarded a $7,500 scholarship, based on primarily academic achievements.
UK Anti-Corruption Conference Welcomes IOC Efforts in the Fight Against Corruption
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) presented its initiatives in the fight against corruption at the International Anti-Corruption Summit organised by British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday in London.
AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 5/11/2016
Announcing our Weekly Wonders for the weekend of May 6-8, 2016.
Invictus Games a Success for UK Men and USA Marks
The Invictus Games of 2016 completed today.
2016 CIF-SS Division IV Prelims: Cerritos Poised to Repeat B&G Titles
Jacqueline Torrez of La Salle posted the top qualifying times in the 200 IM and 100 breast at the CIF-Southern Section Division IV prelims on Wednesday.