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.”
Saxe Hired as Idaho Assistant Coach
The University of Idaho Swim and Dive team is excited to welcome former Vandal swimmer Kelsie Saxe back to the program as the new assistant coach for the team.
Brian King isn’t USA Swimming member, no jurisdiction to ban in United States
Banned Australian swim coach Brian King is not a USA Swimming member, and the United States’ swimming federation lacks the jurisdiction to ban him, USA Swimming said today, but his application could be rejected if he applied in the States.
Notre Dame Swimming Celebrates Academic Achievement
Academics: at a collegiate institution such as the University of Notre Dame, they feature very prominently in the daily lives of student-athletes.
FINA Meets With Potential 2021, 2023 World Championship Host Cities
Representatives from the UAE, Argentina, Qatar, Japan, Turkey and China met with FINA officials today in Lausanne to discuss information regarding hosting the 2021 and 2023 World Championships and Masters World Championships.
Boston 2024 expands Olympic bid plans to include huge neighborhood developments
Organizers of Boston’s 2024 Olympic host bid have reformatted their plan as a massive city development project, though some have criticized the expanded plan as “incomplete.”
Bobo Gigi’s Favorite Moments Of Michael Phelps’ Career
In honor of Michael Phelps’s 30th birthday, SwimSwam’s top commenter, Bobo Gigi, has compiled a list of some of his favorite moments from Phelps’ long career.
Connecticut Masters Take Down World Mark
This past Sunday, a relay made up of 4 Connecticut Masters swimmers swam their way into the record books, taking down both the USMS National record and the FINA Masters World record in the 4 x 200 free relay.
