New Olympic Rule Requires Relay Alternates To Compete
A change in FINA rules will now require all relay alternates at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to compete in either prelims or finals.
First FHSAA Water Polo teams coming to North Florida
Gainesville High School and Buchholz High School will be adding a new sport to their sports collection. FHSAA Water Polo will be coming to both schools for Spring 2016.
Predicting the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team By Age, Experience
Since 2000, the U.S. Olympic team averages 1 male member under 18 and 1 over 30. Michael Phelps was the former in 2000, and could be one of several men in the latter category in 2016.
Swim Job: Solo Aquatics seeks Age Group Coach
Looking for an energetic coach to lead and teach young age group swimmers, ages 8-11, within the team mission statement. Approximately 4-6 hours a week of coaching (not including meets).
FINA Women’s Intercontinental Tournament Set For Texas This February 1
With preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in full swing, some of the best in women’s water polo head to Texas this February 16-21 for the FINA Women’s Intercontinental Tournament.
All-Star Meet Clinic Features Olympians Connor Jaeger and Cullen Jones
Olympians Connor Jaeger (Fair Haven, N.J.) and Cullen Jones (Irvington, N.J.) will lead a freestyle clinic after the 14 & Under All-Star Meet on Saturday, January 9 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Indiana University-Purdue University Natatorium.
New Jersey Swimmer Collapses, Dies After Practice
Ethan Hatke was a sophomore at Virginia Tech and was back home practicing with his former club team when he collapsed after practice.
Latest Rio Wrinkle: 75% Of Stadium Concessionary Staff Laid Off
With the Rio Olympics just seven months away, another issue is beginning to rise to the surface: a dispute between the state government and concessionary staff at the Maracana Stadium.
Grant Hackett Breaks Down His Comeback Thus Far (Video)
In this exclusive SwimSwam interview Hackett discusses his comeback to this point, his goals for the upcoming year and the adjustments he has made to his training as a 35 year old athlete…
Maglione Ages Out Of IOC, Remains In FINA Due To New Rules
Although current FINA President Julio César Maglione has aged out of the International Olympic Committee, new rules approved last summer enable him to continue serving in his FINA role until 2017.
Tecumseh High School’s Jacob Schaedler Dies in Snowmobile Crash
Schaedler, a Michigan State Championship qualifier, was driving a 2002 Arctic Cat snowmobile when the crash occurred on the morning of January 3rd.
Kevin Cordes Discusses Training with Jozsef Nagy (Video)
In this discussion Kevin Cordes outlines some of the unique aspects of training with Jozsef Nagy…
Bob Bowman Accepts Position On WSCA Board of Directors
Bob Bowman, the head men’s coach for the 2016 US Olympic team and Arizona State University, accepted a board of directors position with the World Swimming Coaches Association (WSCA) effective immediately.
FINIS launches the Onyx, the latest in Technical Suit Technology (VIDEO)
John Mix, FINIS Cofounder/CEO: “With the development of the Onyx, we have created a technical racing suit for the world’s most elite athletes, and with the Olympics a short time away, that is needed now more than ever.”
Olympic Trials Competition Pool Will Go To City Of West Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota will become the future, permanent home of the competition pool from 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha.
