Video: A Look Back At 2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials
Watch Gabriele Detti and Gregorio Paltrinieri, as well as the rest of Italy’s elite swimmers, at the 2016 Assoluti Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials in Riccione, Italy.
SwimSwam Pulse: 41% Support Canada’s Tough Olympic Cuts
Though Canada’s Olympic team could have featured more event entries with less strict selection standards, almost half of our poll respondents expressed support for Canada’s selection criteria.
Park Wins 100 Freestyle in Gwangju in a time of 48.91
In his final swim of the 2016 Korean Olympic Trials Park Tae Hwan took the men’s 100 freestyle in a time of 48.91…
South Korea Unveils Olympic Uniforms – With Zika Proofing
While the buzz about yesterday’s release of Team USA’s Olympic closing ceremony outfits was mostly fashion-based, South Korea has gone a different direction, tailoring their Olympic uniforms to ward off the Zika virus.
Poland Moves 2016 Nationals Back One Day To May 27-30
Poland has moved its national championship meet back a day, with the event now taking place from May 27 to May 30.
Rio Roll Call: How The Women’s Relays Are Shaping Up 100 Days Out
Let’s take a look at what the women’s Olympic relay landscape looks like now that we’re 100 days away from Rio’s Opening Ceremony.
BridgeAthletic April Olympic Trials Preparation Tips
There are less than 60 days until the first heat of the Men’s 400IM gets the 2016 US Olympic Trials underway. It is time to quiet your thoughts and really trust in the work you have done to get to where you are.
Damian Wierling: Die nächste Sprinter-Generation auf der “lane to Rio”
Der Mülheimer Damian Wierling, der in Essen bei Nicole Endruschat trainiert, steht im Moment auf Platz 1 der deutschen Bestenliste…
Wasserlust: The Aquatic Art of Kerstin Kuntze
Thanks to Kerstin Kuntze for contributing these photos. Kerstin is a photographer with a passion for swimming. In the Wasserlust series, she connects her art with the joy of swimming.
Rio Roll Call: Another Look At Men’s Olympic Relay Standings (4/28)
Let’s revisit the men’s Olympic relay landscape for Rio as we head into the final month of qualification.
Synchronised Swimming: Original Sound
FINA has uploaded a video to their YouTube channel that gives insight into synchronized swimming when all the noise surrounding the competition is taken away.
Record 48 Federations to Participate in Euros
A record 48 federations will participate in Euros this year, proving the meet will be a preview to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Pellegrini Breaks Italian Record At Short Course Addendum To Nats
Federica Pellegrini broke her own national record in the 100 free to highlight the meet, going 52.17.
Phelps Discusses Rough Road To Rio On The Today Show (Video)
Asked during his Today show interview if he believes he is an alcoholic, 18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps responded, “I really don’t know.”
FINA Hypes The #RoadToRio With 100 Days To Go (VIDEO)
We’re now officially 100 days out from the start of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and the world’s swimming federation is kickstarting the hype.
