Epic Swims: Katie Ledecky Unites Long Course Distance World Records in 2014
With the swim, Ledecky became the first woman to hold the 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter free world records in long course simultaneously since the 1980s.
British Swimming Coaches Association Publishes ‘Return To Pool’ Guidelines
The British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) has published revised guidance for members to heed upon the eventual return to the pool.
Dutch Swimming Federation Issues Apology as Country Reopens Elite Training
The Dutch Swimming Federation was rebuked by its National Olympic Committee after violating national lockdown orders by allowing use of its pool in April.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Looking Back At Maya DiRado’s April of 2016
One Olympic cycle ago, Maya DiRado was completing an impressive month of April that set her up for a first-time Olympic berth and four medals in Rio.
WADA Hands Cases Against 298 Russian Athletes Over To Anti-Doping Organizations
The World Anti-Doping Agency has completed investigations into 298 Russian athletes and has handed case packages to 28 other organizations for further action.
Swimming Canada Expands On Future Plans, Including Combining National Meets
In an effort to alleviate financial strain, the 2021 Canadian Junior and Senior National Championships will be condensed into one meet.
Robots, Magic, Swimming Pools—The Chuck Katis Story
“Stories are a universal connector. Regardless of country, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation—stories are a language shared by us all.”
Swim England: Pool Re-Opening Details In The Works
Nations around the world are slowly starting the planning process for opening back up public spaces with the flattening of the coronavirus curve.
Three Home Exercises to Build a Better Breaststroke
Breaststroke is the toughest stroke to teach and learn, partly because it requires a different set of tools in order to do well than the other three strokes.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Salo’s Trojans Ruled April of 2012
It’s been a sadly swimming-light month of April, so we’re using our Swimmer of the Month to look back on this month two Olympic cycles earlier.
Katie Ledecky Played Peek-A-Boo With Michael Jordan
You’ve at least heard about the basketball documentary that is The Last Dance, sure….but what’s the swimming connection?
Pentland Announces Jim Gerson’s Return As President Of Speedo North America
Jim Gerson says: “It’s a really exciting time to be re-joining team Speedo. Pentland has an outstanding track-record in brand building…”
La Russia Non Riaprirà I Centri Federali Di Allenamento
La Russia ha deciso che non riaprirà i centri federali di allenamento. L’isolamento durerà almeno fino all’11 Maggio. Si rivaluterà a Luglio
Russian National Record Holder Grinev Wins Best Athlete “Soldier of the Year”
Russian sprinter Vladislav Grinev (far right) was voted “Armeec of the Year” which is awarded to the best active Russian athlete in an Olympic sport yesterday
Training at Home: Chlorine Jugs Make for Versatile Exercise Equipment
Australian Olympians Brianna Throssell (above) and Grant Irvine demonstrate how simple and inexpensive pieces of pool equipment can make a great workout aid.
