Brian Johns Named Head Coach Of Vancouver Pacific Swim Club
Former Canadian Olympian Brian Johns was named the head coach and director of swimming for the Vancouver Pacific Swim Club
U.S. Swimmer Sam Tierney Given Warning After WADA Rule Violation
American breaststroker Sam Tierney has been issued a public warning for a rule violation stemming from an anti-doping test in early June.
Italy, Germany Win Relay Golds To Close 2016 Junior Open Water Worlds
Italy and Germany won gold medals in the relay events to close the 2016 Junior Open Water World Championships, with the former nation finishing atop the medal standings.
Greatest Race Trash Talk in Olympic History: France vs. USA
Trash talking of historical proportions began a few days before the finals of the men’s 4 by 100 meter freestyle relay in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
FINA Mistakenly Invites Greek Swimmer Vourna To Swim In Rio
Greek swimmer Kristel Vourna received an Olympic invitation from FINA, only to have it retracted 8 days later due to an administrative error.
World Record Holder Ye Shiwen Says She’s Likely to Retire After Rio
World Record holding swimmer Ye Shiwen says that she’ll likely retire from competitive swimming after the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, despite…
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Hosszu Lunging for Ye Shiwen WR in 400 IM
Katinka Hosszu is well within range to achieve two milestones in her storied career: Olympic gold, and Ye Shiwen’s 400 IM world record.
International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announced
The group of eight outstanding individuals and organizations will be inducted at the annual ceremony to be held on Friday evening, September 23rd, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA, in conjunction with the 2016 United States Aquatic Sports XXXVII Convention.
WADA Recommends Banning All Russian Athletes From Rio Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recommended that Russian athletes in all sports be denied entry to the 2016 Rio Olympics in the wake of the McLaren Report’s assertions of a massive state-sponsored doping program.
USADA Releases Statement Following Publication Of McLaren Report
In a influx of responses to the publication of the McLaren report which confirms the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia between 2010 and 2014, the United States Anti-Doping Agency has also responded.
China Announces Rio Olympic Roster: Ye in 400 IM, Wang and Qiu Out
China has announced its Olympic roster for the 2016 Rio Olympics, with two notable absences: junior world record-holding breaststroker Wang Lizhuo and top-10 world ranked 200 freestyler Qiu Yuhan.
USOC Releases Statement “The Current Anti-Doping System Is Broken”
Following the publication of the McLaren report and a conference held by Richard McLaren that proves the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia, the United States Olympic Committee released a statement.
Katie Ledecky Feeling the Excitement from Team USA Newcomers (Video)
At just 19 years old, Ledecky will be swimming in her 2nd Olympics, having won gold in the 800 meter freestyle at the London Olympics. Though she’s made the team before, Ledecky is just as excited this time around, partially due to the excitement the first time Olympians bring.
IOC Calls McLaren Report “Shocking,” Schedules Conference
Following the publication of WADA’s report by Richard McLaren on systematic state-sponsored doping in Russia and McLaren’s conference, the International Olympic Committee has released a statement on the findings.
Jimmy Feigen Hosts Olympic Training camp tour in San Antonio (Video)
With nearly 50 of the best athletes in the country, you can imagine that practices are no laughing matter.
