World Health Org Submits Zika Report; Kenya Ponders Olympic Withdrawal
Kenya: “We have made it clear that unless they clean the venues of this potentially dangerous disease, we will not go there. But if they assure us that things are in order and there is no risk to participants, mothers, we will go.”
SwimSwam Magazine: On a Newsstand Near You
Ever turned to your local magazine stand, seeking validation that your crazy obsession with swimming is maybe not so crazy, and been disappointed to see a handful of cycling magazines, a dozen running magazines, and enough football magazines to wallpaper the Whitehouse?
Yoga for Swimmers – Opening Up the Upper Body (Video)
It is important for any swimmer to improve mobility and relieve tension in their upper body this short sequence can help you do just that…
3x U.S. Coach of the Year, Bruce Gemmell, Signs with DLE Agency
Bruce Gemmell, the three-time, national swim coach of the year, has signed with the DLE Agency, for all media, marketing, and brand development work ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. With star pupils Andrew Gemmell and Katie Ledecky, Gemmell’s coaching efforts will be on center stage again this summer, during the largest sporting event in the world.
256 Swim Jobs You Might Love
Want a job in swimming? Here are 256 Swim Jobs you might love.
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Taylor, Shallberg, and Gorham Earn Weekly Summit League Awards
South Dakota State’s Donovan Taylor was named Summit League Men’s Swimmer of the Week while South Dakota’s Julia Gorham and South Dakota State’s McKenna Shallberg earned Women’s Swimmers of the Week award for their performances during the week of Feb. 1-7.
Austin Westlake Wins Titles In Treacherous Texas HS Region IV
Texas high school swimming’s loaded Region IV produced more than half the state-qualifying swims in Class 6A as Austin Westlake rolled away with boys and girls titles.
Race Videos: Virginia Region 6A North Championships
The Langley boys and Robinson girls won the Virginia 6A Northern Region meet this weekend.
2016 Conference Champ Primer – Division II
It’s conference meet season! Don’t miss a minute of the action – stay on top of your favorite conferences with this guide, complete with links to live results, live streaming and team lists for conferences in NCAA’s Division II.
Backstroke Drill, 6 Kick Switch (video)
World champion backstroker Junya Koga demonstrates a backstroke swim drill, also known as 6 Kick Switch, that will help you appreciate the importance of this extreme rotation from one side to the other.
Chasing Water: Elegy Of An Olympian
Swimming’s favorite rockstar, Olympic champion Anthony Ervin, is finally releasing his memoir, Chasing Water: Elegy Of An Olympian. I got an…
Loyola Blakefield Sweeps All But Two Events At Maryland ‘A’ Champs
Loyola Blakefield won 9 of 11 events in a dominating effort at the Maryland Class A Championships Saturday.
Meyer, Bruni Win First Leg of FINA/HOSA 10km World Cup Circuit
American marathon swimmer Alex Meyer (featured above) emerged on top this weekend with Italian Rachele Bruni representing the ladies in the first leg of the 2016 10km World Cup.
USOC Denies Telling Federations To Consider Not Going To Rio
“We’re taking steps to ensure that our delegation and those affiliated with Team USA are aware of the CDC’s recommendations regarding travel to Brazil,” says USOC spokesperson Patrick Sandusky.
