2014 Swammy Awards: Female Asian Swimmer of the Year Ye Shiwen
Even in a relatively uneventful year (by her standards, at least), China’s Ye Shiwen was far and away the top female swimmer in Asia.
Cunha, Cielo, Santana earn nominations for Brazil Olympic Awards
The Olympic Committee of Brazil held its annual Brazil Olympic Awards this week, and several swimmers earned nominations for the event’s top awards.
Brazil’s Flamengo club to build R$4 million new pool
Flamengo, once one of the most successful and well-known swim clubs in Brazil, is planning to build a new R$4 million (R$ stands for Brazil’s currency, the real) facility in an effort to return to its former elite status.
What a Difference a Decade Makes: Overcoming the Cultural Challenges for Women’s Swimming in Brazil
Etienne Medeiros’ World Championship and World Record in Doha has been a decade in the making.
The United States Officially Votes to Bid on 2024 Olympics; Bid City Not Selected
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – The United States Olympic Committee board of directors unanimously approved a U.S. bid to host the…
VIDEO: Tickets on sale for 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow
The 2015 IPC World Championships will be held in Glasgow, Scotland this coming July, and tickets are now on sale.
Cielo Not Entered to Swim the Individual 100 Freestyle at Brazilian Nationals
After winning the World Short Course Championships Cesar Cielo is not entered in the individual 100 freestyle at the Brazilian National Championships…
NCAA “A” Cut Update: 59 individuals qualified after December invites
Cal’s Liz Pelton (right) and Missy Franklin (center) lead the NCAA with 4 individual “A” cuts each, and Rachel Bootsma (left) is also qualified.
Two-Time Virginia State Champion Caroline Wanner Signs with Marshall
Caroline Wanner, of Brooke Point High School and Rappahannock Y Swim Team, has signed an NLI to swim for Marshall University in the fall.
Virginia Tech Swimming and Diving Sign 14 for the 2015-16 Season
Coach Ned Skinner: “These student-athletes all selected Virginia Tech for the right reasons and fit within the environment of our program. We look forward to the fall of 2015 and the future with these swimmers and divers.”
Georgia’s Jack Bauerle Makes First Public Statements Since Announcement of NCAA Decision
Since being suspended almost a year ago, Georgia head swimming & diving coach Jack Bauerle has been largely silent publicly about…
Georgia Still Waiting on Clarification of When Jack Bauerle Will Be Back on Deck
Loretta Race contributed to this report. In a conference call on Tuesday, Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity said that there was a “sense…
Oakland Swimming and Diving Sign 13 for 2015-16 Season
Oakland swimming and diving head coach Pete Hovland announced Tuesday the addition of 13 student-athletes during the fall signing period.
Lifetime Best Earns Emma Sougstad Big Ten Swimmer of the Week Award
A lifetime best in the 100 breaststroke against in-state rivals Iowa State was one of four victories for Emma Sougstad this past weekend.
Rider University Swimming Sign 8 for the 2015-16 Season
Rider University swimming head coach Steve Fletcher has announced that 8 have signed NLI to further their athletics and academic careers as members of the Class of 2019.
