NWAL Summer League in Houston, One of Nation’s Largest, Cancels 2020 Season
The Northwest Aquatic League (NWAL) in suburban Houston has cancelled its 2020 summer season. The league has almost 100 teams and over 15,000 swimmers.
Queenie Nichols Retires as National Team Director of U.S. Paralympics Swimming
In a letter sent to athletes and coaches on Friday, Queenie Nichols announced that she will retire effective May 15th, 2020.
Texas Allows Public Pools to Reopen Friday; Many Large Cities Balk
As summer emerges around the country, some cities are reopening public pools while others have remained closed, for now.
Why Michael Phelps’ 50.45 Fly at 2015 Nationals Was A Big Deal
Michael Phelps had the best 100 fly swim of his ’10s career at the 2015 U.S. Nationals. Read on how Phelps crushed his swim racing against the clock.
Swimming With Music During Quarantine
We’re all stuck at home during quarantine and itching to stay active. FINIS is here to help make these workouts inspired and fun with audio!
At Least 70% Of U.S. Olympic Sports Have Applied For PPP Money
ABC News reports that at least 70% of U.S. Olympic sport organizations have applied for government funding during the current worldwide pandemic.
Canadian Government Invests $72M To Support Sport Sector
The federal government will be providing $500 million in pandemic relief for cultural, heritage and sport organizations.
Newmarket Stingrays Hire Dave Ling to Replace Retiring Alan Swanston
Swanston has been the head coach fo the Newmarket Stingrays for 34 years and was named the 2008 Canadian Junior Coach of the Year.
Italian Olympic Gold Medalist Paltrinieri Back Into The Water In Rome
Italian olympic gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri back into the water in outdoor pool in Rome during “phase 2” of quarantine
Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
9 Books for Swimmers and Swim Coaches
Looking for some awesome books for swimmers and swim coaches? Here is my essential reading list for swimmers and coaches.
Michael Phelps – The Making Of A Champion
The story of how Phelps, the winningest Olympian in history, developed into the world’s greatest swimmer.
Chalmers On Dressel: “His Skills Are Unbelievable”
Hear what Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers says about World champion Caeleb Dressel in terms of skills and his ferocity in the water.
SwimSwam Pulse: 68% Believe Tokyo Olympics Will Go On In 2021
More than two-thirds of voters are still optimistic that the Tokyo Olympics will go on in 2021 without a cancellation, despite concern from some officials.
Penny Oleksiak, Cheerios Team Up to Donate over $1 Million to Food Banks Canada
Penny Oleksiak, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, is part of an effort by General Mills to redirect its Olympic advertising into foodbank advertising.
