Swimming Jumps to Top of IOC Funding Ladder; Three Sports Named for Possible 2020 Inclusion
The FILA wrestling delegation at the IOC Executive Meeting this week scored a major win by being named one of three finalists for addition to the 2020 Olympics. (Photo: IOC)
2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Vollmer Training Singles, Still Favorite as WR Holder in 100 Fly
Dana Vollmer may only be training singles, but that should still be good enough to win at this year’s World Championship Trials in the 100 fly. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
165 Pound Dog Paddles For A Cancer Cure
Quinn, a 5-year-old, 165 pound Leonberger, swims along side Olympians and cancer survivors to raise money for cancer research.
Age Group Freestyle Drills with Da Yoopers
This swimming video was produced and edited by SwimSwam contributor, Kelly McCommons. The YMCA of Marquette County Killer whales takes…
Convicted Mass. Coach Erick Lans Added to USA Swimming Banned for Life List
The USA Swimming list of athletes permanently banned or ineligible now sits at 84, with the late-April addition of Erick…
HardCoreSwim of the Week: Cesar Cielo Powers to 50 Free Win at Arizona Invitational
The time wasn’t amazing, but the power was at last week’s Arizona Invitational. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Chloe McCardel in Florida Preparing for the big swim
Chloe McCardel is preparing to swim from Cuba to the United States – unassisted by a shark cage or protective swimwear.
Olympian Cammile Adams Spending the Summer Training with SwimMAC
(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Top 10 Must-Visit Sites for a Swim Meet in the United States
CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska ranks #3 on the list of “Top 10 Must-Visit Sites for a Swim Meet in the United States.”
Brandon King Hired as Assistant at Iowa
The Iowa swimming & diving program has added a 5th assistant coach to their program. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Jorgensen Has “Interim” Tag Lifted, Named Head Coach at Kentucky
After a high level of success just about everywhere he’s been, Lars Jorgensen will have his ‘interim’ title lifted this week…
Lauren Neidigh Transferring to Arizona
There must be something in the water in Tucson. The Arizona Wildcats have been just about the most popular destination…
Indian River Hires Alum Sion Brinn to Head Swim & Dive Coaching Position
The history of swimming and diving at Indian River State College is storied, but never has the Head Coaching position…
Eight Provincial Records Broken at Canada Games Trials
This past weekend at the Michelle Moore/Canada Games Trials competition in Regina, Saskatchewan Maya Lehnert-Thiel, Jacob Korpan and Noah Choboter re-wrote a…
He’s Back: Ryan Lochte Entered in 400 IM for Santa Clara Grand Prix; Seebohm/Franklin to Do Battle
First-of-the-year swims by Ryan Lochte and Kevin Cordes highlight the psych sheets for the Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)