Less Than 75 Days From Rio, Key Qualifying Opportunities Still Remain
Roy Burch of Bermuda is just one athlete who still has an opportunity to hit a FINA Olympic-qualifying time at one of the remaining meets happening worldwide between now and Rio.
15 Ways Swimmers Do It Much Better
Here are 15 reminders why our sport kicks a metric ton of butt.
30th Anniversary Of Top Gun Is Our Excuse To Give Swimmers Nicknames
If Michael Phelps were a fighter pilot in the movie ‘Top Gun’, what would he use as his call sign?
Adidas Open Source Design at the a-station
Last weekend, Adidas opened its doors to the next generation of creators, working collaboratively with fans and athletes on two projects at the pop-up “a-station” at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Tarasevich Wins 2 Medals, But No New Russians Added to Olympic Roster
Grigory Tarasevich (above) won 2 medals, but most
Michael Phelps Goes Live From Car, Plane On Way To Colorado Springs
Michael Phelps went live on his Facebook account as he drove to the airport to fly back to Colorado Springs for a few weeks.
Latest Look At Women’s Relay Standings And Qualifying Headed Into Rio
There were a few shake-ups in the women’s relay standings as a result of the European Championships.
Latest Look At Men’s Relay Standings and Qualifying Headed Into Rio
With the European Championships having concluded, let’s take a look at which men’s relays made the cut to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
USA Swimming’s First-Ever Executive Director Ray Essick Passes Away
Ray Essick, the first Executive Director of USA Swimming, passed away on Saturday night. Essick guided the organization from its formation in 1980 until his retirement in 1997, when current Executive Director Chuck Wielgus took over.
USA Swimming’s First Executive Director Ray Essick Passes Away
“Ray Essick led our sport through a period of enormous growth and prosperity,” said Wielgus. “He brought his passion as a coach and his drive for success to his role as USA Swimming’s first executive director. He was a mentor and a dear friend.”
Sedov Meet Record Falls To Girev At Russian Age Championships
Ivan Girev took the 100 freestyle meet record below 50 seconds for the first time on the final day of Russia’s Age Group Championships.
2-Time Olympian Liam Tancock Inducted Into Loughborough Hall Of Fame
Great Britain star Liam Tancock has been inducted into the Loughborough University Sports Hall of Fame to honor swimming career.
Richard Nagy Wins Slovakia’s Only Medal With 400 IM National Record
Richard Nagy won Slovakia’s only medal of the 2016 European Championships with a silver medal in the 400 IM and a new national record.
Irish Men Break 400 Medley National Record Twice On Last Day of Euros
Shane Ryan led the Irish 400 medley team to two national records on the final day of the European Championships in London.
Fossil Ridge Boys Win 2nd-Ever Title at Colorado 5A Champs
Danny Kovac had some big swims to help propel Fossil Ridge to their 2nd-straight Colorado 5A title over Regis Jesuit.
