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IPC Releases Minimum Qualifying Standards for 2016 Paralympic Games

Daniel Dias (left) and Mallory Weggemann (right) both won gold medals at the 2012 Paralympic Games.

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Australia Leads Aquatic Super Series with Seven Wins; Cate Campbell on Fire

Australia led the way with seven event wins during the first session of the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series; Cate Campbell’s winning 50m freestyle time of 24.03 was one of the highlights of the meet.

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Dolfin Launches Titanium Speed Suit – Photo Vault

Built into 4 stages, Titanium’s integrated system provides leading fused fabric compression, streamline support, and lowers the overall drag coefficient.

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MEET NOTES: NC State To Host North Carolina With Undefeated Men’s Dual Seasons on the Line

The North Carolina State men haven’t lost a dual meet yet this season, but they’ll have to finish strong to top the hot-handed North Carolina Tar Heels.

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MEET NOTES: Arkansas to Finish Dual Meet Schedule With Road-Trip to Kansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Riding a senior day sweep the previous weekend, Arkansas women’s swimming and diving will conclude its dual…

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13 Perks of Being A Swimmer

Swimming is undeniably a tough sport, but we have perks, lots of them. Here are thirteen.

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Stanford Freshman Brock Turner Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegations

Several Bay-Area news publications, including the official Stanford Daily student paper, have reported that freshman swimmer Brock Turner has been arrested on…

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Magnussen Faces His First True Test Since Changing Coaches

James Magnussen will be facing stiff competition at the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series…

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Le Clos Looks to Replicate Short Course Success in Kazan

In Kazan Chad le Clos will swim all three butterfly events as well as the 200 freestyle and possibly the 200 IM…

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French Swimming Federation Nearing Decision on National Technical Director

The FFN has narrowed the field from 17 candidates to 3 as it seeks to replace Lionel Horter as National Technical Director.

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Hierarchy of Danish Swimming: A Q&A with Danish Swimming Federation Director Pia Holmen

The Danish Swimming Federation’s Sports Department will be expanded in the spring with the appointment of a national swimming coach.

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Molacek’s relay heroics set the tone for double Auburn wins over Missouri

Auburn was outstanding in the relays, including a 1:18 in the 200 free relay led off by Kyle Darmody (pictured) and a relay run-down on the medley courtesy of freshman Jacob Molacek.

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AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 1/21/2014

We are getting caught up here at Weekly Wonders Central, having been inundated with college meets recently. See who made the list of AgonSwim Weekly Wonders for January 16-19, 2015.

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FINA Threatening to Pull World Championships from Guadalajara if Conditions Not Met

The Scotiabank Aquatic Center in Guadalajara, Mexico is scheduled to host the 2015 World Aquatics Championships.

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MEET NOTES: TCU Women Will Finish Home Schedule on Friday Against North Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – The TCU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will compete at home for the final…

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