Snyders Breaks 100 Breaststroke National Record on Day 1 of New Zealand Short Course Champs
Through two days of the 2014 New Zealand Short Course Championships in Wellington, the country’s selection event for the 2014…
HardCore Swim of the Week: Le Clos’ textile-best 100 fly turns into a $50,000 swim
The South African rattled a super-suit world record while earning 30 World Cup points in one race en route to his giant bonus for leading the first cluster by just 4.
Breakdown: 20 New Women, 16 New Men on 2014-2015 U.S. National Team
Ryan Lochte leads the team of 51 men with five event entries onto the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.
By the Numbers: Cal, Georgia Best-Represented NCAA Schools on 2014-2015 US National Team
Rachel Bootsma, Missy Franklin, and Elizabeth Pelton, celebrating their 1-2-3 finish at this summer’s U.S. Nationals, are three of the nine current Cal Bears (men and women) who made the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.
Notre Dame Women’s Coach Brian Barnes Announces Resignation
Notre Dame head women’s coach Brian Barnes has resigned to spend more time with his family, the university announced on Tuesday.
2014-2015 USA Swimming National Team Revealed; Phelps Returns to Roster
After a one year hiatus, Michael Phelps has returned to the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.
Azad Al-Barazi Not Included on the Syrian Team for the Asian Games
Azad Al-Barazi will not be representing Syria at the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, Korea…
Thiago Simon, Julia Sebastian set South American breaststroke records on day 2 of Jose Finkel Trophy
South American records went down in both 200 breaststrokes on the second day of the Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil.
Why our brains do not like red-bottomed swimming pools
In the midst of Ledecky’s dominance, Phelps’ comeback, and the rest of Pan Pacs hubbub, I ask the readers of SwimSwam: Would we all love swimming so much if the bottom of the pool were red?
Dan Allen named Pace University Swimming and Diving Head Coach
Pace University Director of Athletics Mark Brown has named Dan Allen as Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Swimming…
Wisconsin Announces Schedule for 2014-2015 Season, Will Duel 5 Pac 12 Opponents
Led by U.S. National Teamer Ivy Martin, and with only a single graduation, the Wisconsin women could be on course for a top 10 finish in the 2014-2015 season after a mettle-testing regular season.
Swim Gear: Speedo’s New Nemesis Fins are Making Waves
Speedo’s new Nemesis Fin was designed using biomimicry and inspired by the pectoral fin of the Humpback Whale. (Featured image: Ryan Lochte, Speedo Athlete)
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One day after qualifying for Worlds, Thiago Pereira out of Jose Finkel Trophy with groin injury
Thiago Pereira will take two weeks off to rest and recover from a nagging groin injury, plus finalize his coach and training plans for the two years leading up to the 2016 Olympics in his home country.
Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault
It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races for many reasons – the water temperature is ideal…
Becca Mann, Simon Huitenga win Waikiki Roughwater Swim amidst tragic race fatality
16-year-old Becca Mann had the fastest overall female time. Noted US Olympian and World Record-holder Aaron Peirsol also tried his hand in the open water, finishing second in his age group.
