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A Moment of Silence for a Lost Scottish Swimming Legend

Two days out of the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the swimming community takes a moment of silence…

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10 things you NEED to know about the Commonwealth Games

The 2014 Commonwealth Games begin tomorrow in Scotland and world-class swimmers from across the world are poised to battle it out for glory in the pool. But who competes at the Commonwealth Games, and what makes the event so special for so many athletes?

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Race Video: Men’s 200 IM Final at LA Invite – Meet Record for Justin James

Justin James of Australia won the men’s 200 IM at LA Invite with a meet record of 2:00.49.

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Race Video: Women’s 200 Free Final at LA Invite – Missy Franklin 1:58.38

Missy Franklin won her second event, the women’s 200 free, on Day Four at Los Angeles Invitational. Watch her fend off a strong last 50 from Australia’s Kylie Palmer.

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Swim Job: TYR Sport Seeks Sports Promotions Representative

The TYR Sports Promotions Representative position is to support all promotional needs for swimming, diving and water polo teams and athletes.

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New Paltz Mourns Loss of Hall of Famer Art Stockin ’63

Art Stockin ’63, who served as the head swimming and diving coach at the State University of New York at…

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British Paralympic gold medalist Liz Johnson announces comeback for Rio 2016

Liz Johnson, a Wales breaststroker and winner of three medals at the last three Paralympic Games for Great Britain, has announced her comeback after a break from competition.

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Georgia Hangs Banner for 6th Women’s NCAA Swimming Championship

The viewing deck overhang at the Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia is getting awfully crowded.

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POSTER/PHOTO VAULT: 2014 Texas Senior Circuit Meet #3

The third Texas Senior Circuit meet took place July 10-13 in Austin, with some of USA Swimming’s rising young stars in attendance. The following photo vault captures some of the big names from the meet.

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First Colony Swim Team Hires Middle Tyger’s Peter Wright as New Head Coach

The First Colony Swim Team in suburban Houston has targeted their new head coach.

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Notre Dame women to hit Big Ten, SEC powers in 2014-2015 schedule

Notre Dame women’s swimming & diving has released its schedule for the upcoming NCAA season, highlighted by some of the top teams in the ACC, SEC and Big Ten conferences.

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Race Video: Men’s 100 Back Final at LA Invite – Matt Grevers with Meet Record 54.00

Matt Grevers and Ashley Delaney both dipped under the meet record of 54.05, set by Cal’s Ryan Murphy in prelims, with 54.00 and 54.03, respectively.

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8 Swimming Australia Facts You Want To Know for Commonweath and Pan Pacs

Here are eight facts you need to know about Australia’s National Swim Team before the 2014 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships.

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BYU Announces 2014-2015 Schedule

BYU swim & dive head coach John Brooks released the 2014-2015 schedule Monday. “We have a pretty balanced schedule this year,” Brooks…

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Swim Training: Try This Backstroke Set With Kickboard & Paddles

Swim Training courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. Featured image courtesy of Mike Lewis: Jason Dunford  Agility Paddles are an…

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