2 Hawkeye Divers Head to Winter Nationals
University of Iowa senior Addison Boschult and volunteer assistant coach and former Hawkeye All-American Deidre Freeman will compete at the 2015 USA Diving Winter Nationals from Dec. 15-20 in Indianapolis.
RUSADA Meeting Notes Indicate Shakeup in Leadership
The move is intended to limit conflicts of interest within the organization
2015 Swammy Awards: Kanako Watanabe, Asian Female Swimmer of the Year
Over the past three World Championships, Kanako Watanabe has risen from an also-ran to an all-around international star.
Michael Phelps To Appear On “Undeniable W/ Joe Buck” Show
Michael Phelps is set to appear on the “Undeniable with Joe Buck” show this Wednesday night.
Two National, Three Provincial Records Fall At Ontario Championships
Penny Oleksiak, who’s working her way to becoming one of the top sprinters in Canada, pushed her way to a 53.22 performance in the 100m freestyle.
Swimming is A Team Sport: Why USA Always Wins the Duel in the Pool
And why the Americans will be the best in Rio too.
Pinheiros Takes Mauricio Bekenn Trophy, Brazilian 13-14 Champs
Pinheiros won the children’s championships in Brazil this weekend. Murilo Sartori was the breakout swimmer of the meet with four championship records.
Larkin Sets New All Comers Record in the 200 Backstroke
Mitch Larkin set a new all comers record in the 200 backstroke at the Queensland Championships posting a time of 1:53.72…
Boyle Nominated for New Zealand’s Sportswoman of the Year Award
Lauren Boyle has been nominated for the hotly contested High Performance Sportswoman of the Year. She is joined by nine other athletes in the category including marathon swimmer Kimberley Chambers and 2014 winner Lydia Ko.
Pittsburgh Swimming and Diving Completes Fall Segment
With a brief intermission in competition on hand for the Panthers over winter break, we take a look back at swimming and diving’s strong opening half of the 2015-16 season.
Illinois High School Swim Coach Resigns Amid Accusations
A high school swim coach in Illinois has resigned as allegations surface about potential inappropriate conduct with a student, Patch.com reports.
Royal Commission Criticizes QAS, Swimming Australia’s Handling of Volkers Scandal
Australia’s Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse issued a scathing report Monday, criticizing both the Queensland Academy of Sport and Swimming Australia for their handling of the Scott Volkers scandal, which surfaced in 2014.
13-Year-Old Ethan Dang Swims 3rd-Fastest 13-14 200 Breast in History
At last weekend’s Pacific Northwest (PN) 14& under Championships at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, which ran from December 11-13,…
Watch Katie Ledecky Swim 8:59.65 in the 1000 Free – VIDEO
Watch Katie Ledecky swim 8:59.65 in the 1000 yard freestyle at the Nation’s Capital Swim Club Invite.
