Brazilian junior with leukemia met with record blood donations
Leonardo Coutinho was diagnosed with Leukemia just after Christmas, and his community responded with 400 blood donors in just 4 days.
13-year-old Brazilian swimmer suspended 4 months for doping
The swimmer tested positive after listing 6 different supplements on his test form at the Brazilian Children’s Championships last November.
Becca Mann blogs (and videos) USRPT, Day 3
On day 3, Becca Mann is back with some video footage of USRPT in action, plus her thoughts on its viability as a training strategy.
Can You Hack It? Three-Time Olympic Champion Grant Hackett Immortalized in Song
Ken McDonald asks: Can you hack it with Hackett?
Nancy Hogshead-Makar to Appear on Al Jazeera On Topic of Coaches Sexually Abusing Athletes
Four-time U.S. Olympic medalist Nancy Hogshead-Makar will appear on the show title “The Stream” on the Al Jazeera news network…
FINIS Hires Ross Davenport to Join International Business Development Staff
British Olympian Ross Davenport, above, poses with the 2012 Olympics behind him. He was a part of three British Olympic Teams, and has now joined the staff at FINIS.
Texas Sweeps Auburn in Austin; Youngquist and Cox Lead Longhorns
Texas’ Clay Youngquist was an impressive in the 200 free as Texas swept Auburn on Thursday.
Aggies open 2014 vs. Bulldogs
The Texas A&M men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will open the 2014 portions of their schedules when the Aggies host Southeastern Conference rival Georgia in a 12 noon dual meet at the Student Recreation Center on Friday.
Loras College Tops Rivals Luther For First Time Since 2004
It was a big weekend for Loras College in Division III.
Missy Franklin Named Pac-12 Swimmer of the Month for December
Missy Franklin lit up the 2013 Winter National Championships in December to the tune of two Cal School Records and six total National Championships.
Adrian and Ledecky Headline Arena Grand Prix at Austin
Top athletes expected to swim in Austin include Olympic Games gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Tyler Clary, Natalie Coughlin, Anthony Ervin, Matt Grevers, Katie Ledecky and Allison Schmitt.
Clendenin, Smith win Atlantic-10 weekly honors
George Mason won three out of the four weekly awards for the Atlantic-10 Conference.
FIU sweeps C-USA Swimmer and Diver of the Week
Jennifer Alfani won swimmer of the week honors, while Sabrina Beaupre was named diver of the week.
2013 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 17 to 18
Missy Franklin and Caeleb Dressel were the hands-down favorites for 17-18 Swimmer of the Year. Read the full story below.
Becca Mann Blogs USRPT, Day 2
Becca Mann has now completed two days of USRPT, and has answers to some of your questions!
