HardCore Swim of the Week: Vlad Dips Under 48 in Russia
Vlad’s 47.93 made him the first swimmer of 2013 to go under 48 seconds in long course, and continues his trajectory toward an international podium. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
USA Swimming to Announce Site of 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
“USA Swimming, in collaboration with the United States Olympic Committee, will announce the host city for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming via an exclusive, live webcast Saturday, April 27 at 4 p.m. MDT.”
Ratings For ‘What Would Ryan Lochte Do’ Premiere Tops Kardashians
“The final ratings for Sunday’s programming are out, and the results are in!” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
CSCAA Announce Five Major 2013 Award Recipients
Retired Stanford coach Skip Kenney will receive the CSCAA “Lifetime Achievement” Award. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swimming South Africa to Expand Selection Opportunities for Worlds
After a green pool marred the championships, Dean Price says that the organization will expand its qualifying procedures. (Photo: Roland Schoeman/via Twitter)
The Deepest Swimming Pool in the World, Nemo 33
Nemo 33 is a swimmer’s Disneyland. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it’s 113 feet (34.5 meters) deep, the deepest pool in…
Hosszu swims 15 events in Bergen
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu show an incredible display of endurance, swimming 15 events and medaling in 14 of them at the…
Disappointing Day Begins Maria Lenk Trophy; de Lucca Can’t Swim Finals
NCAA Champion Joao de Lucca will hope for at best a relay swim in the 200 free after failing to gain a club affiliation in time for the 2013 Maria Lenk Trophy. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
French Announce 25 Swimmers for World Championships; Ress to WUG’s
Eric Ress missed his bid for Worlds, but will compete for the French in two big meets this summer: The World University Games in Russia, and the Mediterranean Championships in Turkey. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Deepest Diver in the World
Tanya Streeter lives in Austin, Texas, SwimSwam’s HQ. I’ve heard a lot about her and her husband, but it’s her…
USA Swimming and Sigma Gamma Rho Partner For Conference In Boston
“This partnership is part of USA Swimming’s on-going recruiting efforts aimed at arming parents with the information and resources they need to get their children involved in the sport for its health and safety benefits.”
Colorado Clinches Third Consecutive Club National Championships
Colorado captured their third consecutive East Coast Collegiate Swimming and Diving National Championship (Photo Courtesy: Patrick Chai)
5k To Benefit Swimmer Nicole Gross Injured in Boston Marathon Bombing
One characteristic often found in an athlete is passion—Passion to be strong and passion to succeed. Nicole Gross, a former…
Arkady Vyatchanin to Consider Nationality Change After Worlds
Russian backstroker Arkady Vyatchanin, who trains in the United States with Gregg Troy, Ryan Lochte, and the Gator Swim Club, has…
Makovich breaks 400 IM junior record on final day of Russian Champs
On the final day of the Russian National Championships 17-year old Semen Makovich stole the show breaking the Russian junior national…
