Maglione Ages Out Of IOC, Remains In FINA Due To New Rules
Although current FINA President Julio César Maglione has aged out of the International Olympic Committee, new rules approved last summer enable him to continue serving in his FINA role until 2017.
Tecumseh High School’s Jacob Schaedler Dies in Snowmobile Crash
Schaedler, a Michigan State Championship qualifier, was driving a 2002 Arctic Cat snowmobile when the crash occurred on the morning of January 3rd.
Kevin Cordes Discusses Training with Jozsef Nagy (Video)
In this discussion Kevin Cordes outlines some of the unique aspects of training with Jozsef Nagy…
Bob Bowman Accepts Position On WSCA Board of Directors
Bob Bowman, the head men’s coach for the 2016 US Olympic team and Arizona State University, accepted a board of directors position with the World Swimming Coaches Association (WSCA) effective immediately.
FINIS launches the Onyx, the latest in Technical Suit Technology (VIDEO)
John Mix, FINIS Cofounder/CEO: “With the development of the Onyx, we have created a technical racing suit for the world’s most elite athletes, and with the Olympics a short time away, that is needed now more than ever.”
Iowa Adds 15 for 2016-17
University of Iowa head swimming and diving coach Marc Long announced the signing of 15 student-athletes — eight men and seven women — to National Letters of Intent.
Olympic Trials Competition Pool Will Go To City Of West Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota will become the future, permanent home of the competition pool from 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha.
Dutch Swimming Federation Reinvents Itself With New Logo, Motto
The Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB), home of Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo, is reinventing itself as a supporter of all levels of swimming within the Netherlands, complete with a new logo and new motto for 2016.
USA Swimming Releases Selection Criteria for 2016 Junior Pan Pacs
USA Swimming has published the criteria that will be used to select the team that will represent the United States at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships at Kihei Aquatic Center in Maui from August 24-27, 2016.
WADA’s Updated List of Prohibited Substances Effective January 1
With the new year comes the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) updated list of Prohibited Substances, which took effect on January 1, 2016.
Japan Possibly Following Germany With Anti-Doping Law Legislation
Japan is now considering legislation to criminalize doping in sports.
USADA, USA Swimming & FINA Hold Anti-Doping Summit In Switzerland
USADA, USA Swimming and FINA convene in Switzerland on anti-doping measures headed into Olympic lead-up.
Magnussen On Track To Return To Racing At Victorian Open This Month
Australian James Magnussen is set to return to racing on January 22nd at the Victorian Open Championships.
Stirling Squad Heads Down Under For Training Camp
Scottish swimmer Ross Murdoch gets his tan on while training in Perth, Australia during the month of January.
Belmonte, Miley, Koch, Cseh Expected at Luxembourg’s Euro Meet
Today the event organizers of the Euro Meet 2016, which will take place in Luxembourg from January 29 to 31, announced the attendance of Commonwealth Champion Hannah Miley (GBR).
