Plenty of Controversy, Joao Gomes' Top-20 Breaststroke Time Highlight First Two Days of Competition
Days 1 and 2 of the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy, Brazil’s Winter National Championship meet, took place today in Belo Horizonte…
Brazil Announces Full 2011 Pan American Games Roster
As their Winter National Championship, the Jose Finkel Trophy, gets underway, Brazil has announced their squad for the 2011 Pan…
In Briefs: Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Kirsty Coventry To Begin Training in Monaco
Two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe will begin training in Monaco in September in the leadup to the 2012…
Brazilian Jose Finkel Trophy Preview: Brazilian Olympic Standards Announced; Dekker/Belmonte/Bal Make Appearances; PRO16 Adds Two More
Brazil’s National Championship meets receive amongst the most fanfare of any in the world, and with that we head into…
FINA Offers Brief Clarifications on Albert Subirats Decision
Following the CAS’ Press Release this morning, FINA has put out a brief release of its own about the situation….
Rio 2016 Olympic Park Winning Design Revealed; Maria Lenk, Temporary Swim Stadium to Host Aquatics Events
While we’re under a year away from the 2012 London Olympics, the Rio 2016 Olympic Committee has not slowed the…
CAS Releases More Information Regarding Albert Subirats' Suspension Appeal
It came a day later than expected, but today the CAS released an official statement regarding their (not FINA’s, as…
Who Are the Darkhorse Americans to Make the 2012 Olympic Team?
Now that the vast majority of the summer’s meets are over, with deference to the Pan Am Games yet to…
How Would Texas A&M's Seemingly Definite Move to the SEC Affect the Swimming Landscape? [Updated: 8/25]
[Updated 8/25: According to Texags.com, which has been on the leading edge of this entire situation, Texas A&M has requested…
In Briefs: Olympic Medalist George Bovell Recovering at Home After Severe Car Accident
George Bovell, who was a bronze medalist in the 200 IM at the 2004 Olympics, was in a severe car…
BREAKING: Venezuela's Albert Subirats' Suspension Lifted
In news that will surely thrill swim fans across the globe in the name of justice, Venezuelan swimmer Albert Subirats’…
Final Thoughts from 2011 FINA Youth World Championships
Much like we discussed in our recent recap of the World University Games, different athletes from different countries were at…
In Briefs: Ian Thorpe Remaking Stroke in Switzerland Under Touretski
Since Ian Thorpe announced his comeback to swimming, there has been hot debate over whether or not he would be…
In Briefs: Lara Jackson Signs with FINIS (with assist from Annie Chandler)
Tucson Ford Aquatics swimmer Lara Jackson has signed with swimwear and swim-equipment manufacturer FINIS Inc, according to family’s personal blog, and…
[Pictures Added] Ribbon-Cutting Weekend for $19 Million Greensboro Aquatic Center Features Katie Hoff Appearance, US Synchro National Team Performance
This Thursday, August 25th, 2011, will be the official opening of the brand-new, $19-million Greensboro Aquatic Center. The official ribbon-cutting…
