Aaron Peirsol Appointed to FINA Technical Swimming Committee
Earlier this week, FINA announced its committee appointments through 2021.
Under New Rules, Kenneth To Joins Sun Yang On China’s Relay
Sun Yang is ready to go to work at the National Games of China, which kick-off on August 27th.
Bill Christensen Resigns as Coach of North Texas Nadadores
Bill Christensen with Brett Ringgold (left) and Katie Meili (right).
SwimSwam Pulse: Direct Finals Access Most Unpopular World Cup Changes
SwimSwam voters overwhelmingly pointed to direct finals access for major medalists as the most disliked World Cup format change, with almost half of votes going for that rules update.
2016 Olympic Games Host Rio Fails To Deliver On ‘Seeds Of Hope’
Going on a year now removed from the Olympic Games, another potential legacy has been lost, as the ‘Seeds of Hope’ initiative has fallen by the wayside.
Upcoming USA Clinics
This announcement is courtesy of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).
World Records Fall in Bunches on Days 2 and 3 Masters Worlds
Many famous international swimmers competed on days 2 and 3 of FINA Masters Worlds. Noriko Inada (above) was a Japanese Olympian, turned a USMS swimmer posted the fastest times in the 200 back and 50 fly.
Max Litchfield – One Step From the Podium
In his first World Championships, Litchfield missed the podium by 0.58 in the 200m IM (1:56.86) and 0.48 in the 400m IM (4:09.62). They were the best performances of his career and scored him new British and Commonwealth records.
7 Ways to Swim Better, Faster, Stronger This Year
A new season is coming, and with it, a fresh chance to do it even better. Here are 7 ways to do it better this year.
10 Things To Think About During Swim Practice
It’s time to get engaged, and that means thinking during practice. But maybe you aren’t sure where to begin. So here’s a list of ideas for you!
Velocity Aquatics Hires Rick Aronberg As Head Coach
Buffalo/Amherst, NY: Consistent with their commitment to excellence, the Velocity Aquatics Swim Club (www.VelocityAquatics.com) is excited to announce that they…
Barnier perd son contrôle, son job, sa candidature à la DTN, et Issoulie prend la taille au-dessus
Le coach marseillais a été sanctionné le 6 juillet par le collège de l’AFLD pour s’être opposé au cours du mois précédent à un contrôle antidopage concernant trois de ses nageuses lors d’un entraînement. Son appel sera débattu le 23 août au Conseil d’Etat.
Supersuit Era Still Haunts British Women’s National Records
Two-time silver medalist from Rio, Jazz Carlin of Great Britain, is still chasing Joanne Jackson’s 400 freestyle national record mark of 4:00.79 set back in 2009.
6 Tips on How to Be a Happy Swim Parent
We need to be encouraging when things aren’t going so swimmingly. I truly believe if we enjoy the process, our kids will, too.
