Alshammar Pulls Out of World Championships Due to a Back Injury
On the advice of doctors Therese Alshammar has decided to forgo competing in Kazan so she focus on her rehabilitation…
NCAA to add long course meters back into rulebook as ‘approved course’
Among the headline-grabbing NCAA rule changes we reported on last week is another impactful update: the NCAA will add long course meters as an approved course for college swim meets next season.
FINIS Vapor Now in Europe and on Film (See Video Showcase)
John Mix, CEO, FINIS, Inc.: “We’re broadening our gaze to a more global market—this is one of many steps down a path to growing our international presence.”
Thirteen Virginia Cavaliers Named CSCAA Scholar All-Americans
Thirteen members of the Virginia swimming and diving program have been honored by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as 2015 Scholar All-Americans, the association announced.
Gold Medalist Rebecca Adlington Has Child and Is Already Talking Sport
Rebecca Adlington has given birth to her first child.
Shout from the Stands: Michael Phelps Numerology, Life Path Number 5 Equals Olympic Success
“Olympic year 2016 would be Phelps’s Nine year. 9 means completion.”
Hungarians Improve Butterfly World Rankings On Day Four of Nationals
Tamas Kenderesi and Lazslo Cseh became second and third men this year to break 1:55 in the 200m butterfly.
FINA signs three-year partnership with airweave
FINA has signed an agreement with airweave, the top-selling brand of premium bedding toppers and pillows in Japan, which includes the title sponsorship of the FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup for 2015, 2016 and 2017.
German Open to finalize nation’s World Champs roster
Today, the German Swimming Association (DSV) published an overview about the last step in the nomination procedure for German swimmers to qualify for the World Championships in Kazan in August.
20 Hoosiers Earn Scholar All-America Honors
Twenty Indiana University swimmers and divers were honored as Scholar All-Americans for the 2014-15 season, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced this week.
Kazakh Swimmer Alexander Varakin Suspended 2 Years For Masking Agent
Kazakh swimmer Alexander Varakin has received a two-year suspension from the Disciplinary Committee of the Kazakhstan National Anti-Doping Centre, effective June…
Three 13-year-olds qualify for Olympic Trials over the weekend
This past weekend, 3 women qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials at just 13 years of age. In the backstroke and breaststroke events, these swimmers could bring a strong presence to the future of Team USA.
Lessons from a 93 Year Old Swimmer: How To Live a Long, Healthy Life
What’s the formula for a long, healthy life? Four things: genetics, nutrition, exercise, being physically, mentally, and emotionally involved on a daily basis.
Marcus Titus, Matthew Klotz Among Swimmers Named to US Deaf Swimming Roster for World Championships
Led by Olympic qualifiers and World Deaf Record Holders Marcus Titus (University of Arizona ’10) and Matthew Klotz (incoming freshman, LSU), United States Deaf Swimming (USA Deaf Swimming) today released its 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championships (WDSC) roster.
Indiana State Names Matt Leach Inaugural Head Coach
“This is not only an exciting opportunity for me, but it’s great for swimming at the collegiate and national level. The trend, as of recent, has been to eliminate swimming and diving programs and my hat goes off to Indiana State for bringing this team to life.”
