Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV Killed in Fighting in Iraq
The US Navy SEAL killed in Iraq on Tuesday was Charles Keating IV, part of a family that is famed in the swimming community.
Mexican Olympian-to-Be Ibañez Moving to Train at Canyons Aquatic Club
Lili Ibañez, one of two Mexicans qualified to compete at the Olympics thus far, is moving west to finish her preparations for Rio.
10 Swimmers You See at Your Local Lap Swim
#1 – The Manatee. You’ll notice the lifeguard paying particularly special attention to this individual, who floats along lifelessly with the tiny current of the pool. Favorite strokes include floating on the back, and floating on the front.
U.S. Olympic Committee Hires director of Collegiate Partnerships
Newly created position to focus on preservation and growth of Olympic sport programs at the collegiate level.
Video and Q&A: Kim Vandenberg talks to Madison Kennedy
Madison Kennedy is on the top of her game. Last Friday night at the Mesa Pro Swim, Madison Kennedy raced her way to the #1 time in the U.S. in the 50m Freestyle and the 6th time in the world this year in a time of 24.45.
SwimSwam Co-Founder, GoldMedalMel, Inducted into North Carolina SHOF
On Friday night the Class of 2016 was formally inducted into the North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame. In addition…
Elizabeth Beisel, Natalie Coughlin Added to Atlanta Classic Lineup
Olympic medalists Elizabeth Beisel and Natalie Coughlin have each been added to the lineup of Olympic medalists that will compete at the…
English Swimmers Hit Hardest By New Qualifying Standards
With only 27 qualifiers this year, including world record holder Adam Peaty, the British Olympic Team is the smallest in recent years and English swimmers were hit hardest by the new time standards.
UBC Signs Six Men, 10 Women To Team For 2016-17 Season
The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds are undergoing a large rebuild in terms of their team, saying goodbye to staple veterans such as Tera Van Beilen and Rebecca Terejko, and focusing on a new group of athletes.
5 Swim Parent Tips for When Things Go Wrong
What could possibly go wrong? Well, just about anything and everything. Here’s a partial list of things that did go wrong during my years as a swim mom…
All-Session Video Highlights From 2016 Energy Standard Cup
2016 ENERGY STANDARD CUP Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, May 1, 2016 Lignano, Italy Meet Preview (Including Prize Money Breakdown)…
The Torch has Landed
Committee President Nuzman stepping off the plane to finally put the 2016 Olympic flame on Brazil soil
Netherlands Selects 21 for European Aquatics Championships Roster
Defending double Olympic sprint champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo leads 21 Dutch swimmers to the 2016 European Championships.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Rylov Rolling After Energy Standard Cup
Disclaimer: BlueSeventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…
Conor Dwyer Training at Altitude at OTC, Will Race in Charlotte
Clarifying a cryptic Tweet sent out by the SwimMAC Twitter account late Sunday and since deleted, both SwimMAC CEO David…