Steve Franks, CEO of UK’s Largest Baby Swim Lessons Group, Dies from COVID-19
Franks was also instrumental in shaping national policy in the UK regarding infant swimming lessons and encouraging childhood activity.
SwimSwam Pulse: 67% Predict More NCAA Sit-Outs In 2021 Than In 2020
Two thirds of voters said they expect even more athletes to sit out the 2020-2021 NCAA season, even after a huge number of redshirts in 2019-2020.
VIDEO: Swimmers’ Grit and Determination Shine Through During The COVID Shutdown
Our pools are closed, but let’s stay positive and fit! Swimmers have the grit, determination and make-it-happen spirit to get through this difficult time!
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Shane Gould’s First WR Came On This Day in 1971
Australia’s Shane Gould is still the only person in history to hold world records in the 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 freestyles at the same time.
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.”
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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.
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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?
