Rio 2016 Organizers Facing Unpaid Vendor Bills
Plagued by budget problems throughout the lead-up to this past summer’s Olympic Games, Rio 2016 organizers are still facing monetary issues.
IOC Continues Russian Investigations As Second McLaren Report Planned
The IOC has asked Russian authorities for details concerning doping practices spanning 2010-2015, as a follow-up to the damaging McLaren Report released this past summer.
Olympic Bronze Medalist Kylie Masse in Calgary for Rocky Mountain Cup
Hot off the heels of Canada’s fine performance in the pool at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Kylie Masse (Windsor, ON), Olympic Bronze Medalist in the women’s 100m backstroke, and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Swim Team are here in Calgary to compete at the 2016 Rocky Mountain Cup.
Former FAST Treasurer Arrested On Suspected Embezzlement
Tracy Lynn Noseworthy, formerly the treasurer of the Fullerton Aquatic Sports Team in California has been arrested on charges of embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars from the swim club.
AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 10/26/2016
Presenting the AgonSwim Weekly Wonders for the weekend of October 21-23, 2016.
6 Coaches Apply for Russian National Team Head Coaching Positions
In accordance with orders of the All-Russian Sports Federation, the All-Russian Swimming Federation has announced 6 candidates to take over…
Week 8, Here They Come. Lochte and Burke Advance To Next Round of DWTS
Lochte and Burke advance to week 8 of Dancing with the Stars.
World Record Holder Therese Alshammar Will Retire Next Week
At long last, one of the great sprint careers in swimming history is coming to an end. 39-year old Swedish…
IOC Sanctions 9 Athletes for Failing Anti-Doping Test at Beijing 2008
The protection of clean athletes and the fight against doping are top priorities for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as outlined in Olympic Agenda 2020, the IOC’s strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement.
10 Things You Didn’t Know about South Padre Island
In preparation for the upcoming South Padre Open Water Festival on November 5-6, we wanted to share some key facts about the Island and why its one of the best open water destinations in the US.
Hosszu Earns $14.5K, Atkinson $13.5K At Tokyo World Cup
Katinka Hosszu led all swimmers in Tokyo with $14,500 in prize money, followed closely by Alia Atkinson’s $13,500.
Seto, Atkinson Soar In Tokyo World Cup Points
Katinka Hosszu and Vladimir Morozov still lead the series and cluster points after Tokyo, but second-place swimmers Alia Atkinson and Daiya Seto each racked up big point totals and are in line for sizable cluster 3 bonuses.
Fike Swim Signs World Champion Swimmer Eva Fabian
US National Teamer, World Champion, and former Yale standout Eva Fabian has joined Fike Swim’s growing team of professional athletes.
Why RPM Matters in Swimming
In the sprinters’ world, RPM matters. When a swimmer goes from hip-driven to shoulder-driven, he basically changes the technique of using his hand (and arm) from an airplane wing and paddle to using it as a propeller.
Atkinson’s Breakthrough Highlights Day 2 Of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
After narrowing in on the 50 breast World Record last week, Atkinson finally had a breakthrough in today’s race.
