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Top 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.

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BridgeAthletic March Olympic Trials Preparation Tips

Just under 100 days until Omaha. We’ve gone from counting the months to counting the days. The hay is in the barn, the work is done – it’s now time to fine tune your efforts and work on your speed.

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See Touch the Wall and get psyched for Rio

This film tells the story of two amazing women, 4-time gold medalist Missy Franklin, and 3-time Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce. The film captures their journey to swimming’s highest stage, the 2012 London Olympics.

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Bromer and Nielsen Clean Up at West Danish Regional Championships

Viktor Bromer and Mie Ø Nielsen dominated the West Danish Regional Championships…

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Colorado Time Systems Partners with Myrtha Pools for Invictus Games

“Our partnership with Myrtha Pools for this important event is really exciting for us,” said Rick Connell, Colorado Time Systems’ VP and General Manager. “We look forward to the success of this event in the United States.”

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AOC Asks Athletes Are You Going to Rio to Tweet or Compete?

The AOC has put together a presentation aimed at increasing athletes’ awareness of the potential negative affects that social media could have on their results in Rio…

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Russian Swim Federation Publishes List of Products With Meldonium

Russia’s Swimming Federation has posted a list of products containing the now-banned bloodflow drug meldonium on its official website.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Texas, Cal Set For Another Epic 400 Medley Relay

Jack Conger and the Texas Longhorns are looking to defend last year’s come-from-behind title in the 400 medley relay, but a retooled California Bears squad should be just as formidable as the last few years.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Licon, Prenot Set To Duel In 200 Breast

Will Licon of Texas comes in as the favorite as he looks to repeat as NCAA champion in the 200 breaststroke.

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Solaeche-Gomez Clocks New Spanish Record, Belmonte Boasts Double Gold

Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez rocked a new Spanish National Record in the men’s 200m IM while competing on day 3 of his nation’s trials tonight.

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Watch the Louisville Women Light Up NCAAs (Race Videos)

Watch all the Louisville races from 2016 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Why I Quit The Sport That Gave Me Everything

I learned to communicate effectively with my coaches and teammates. I learned to be a leader and how to control my emotions and thoughts. I started looking more towards the future after graduation and searching for my true priorities.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 85% Favor Dressel’s 18.2 Over Weitzeil’s 21.1

Voters overwhelmingly picked Caeleb Dressel’s 18.23 as more impressive than Abbey Weitzeil’s 21.12 in a comparison of the two most explosive 50 yard freestyles in history.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Clark Smith Targeting PVK’s 500 Free Records

Texas junior Clark Smith will return to the 500 freestyle as the defending NCAA champion. Smith, who won the event in 4:09.72, is the heavy favorite to win the 500 again this year. He’s already been faster than that this season, posting a 4:08.82 at Texas Invite.

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Oliveira Drops Sub-49 Second 100 Free at Metropolitan Trophy

Full results At the Metropolitan Trophy meet, with less than a month before the Maria Lenk Trophy (AKA Brazilian Olympic…

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