2015 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 10 & Under
Check out all of our 2015 Swammy Awards here. 2015 Honorees: Miriam Sheehan and Ronald Dalmacio 10 & Under Girls…
Newfoundland & Labrador Club Swimmer Dies In Car Accident
The swimming community has learned of the passing of athlete Alyssa Davis, a Canadian swimmer who represented the Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador club.
The Dog Days of Training
Waking up in the pitch darkness has a way of playing with ones mind let alone heading to evening practice in the gloominess of a long gone sunset. For the everyday swimmer it is a true test of their commitment to just get to practice.
What’s Ryan Lochte’s Favorite Christmas Present Ever?
5-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was featured this week as a part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC’s) Christmas…
Rio Opens Pool As Part Of Olympic “Pre-Legacy”
Rio de Janeiro recently opened up a pool in the impoverished region of Deodoro as part of their Olympic “pre-legacy.”
Video: Germantown Academy Puerto Rico Training Trip
Watch Germantown Academy swimmers live it up during their winter training trip to Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Ana Marcela Cunha Named Brazilian Athlete of the Year By COB
25km open water World Champion Ana Marcela Cunha has been named Brazil’s female Athlete of the Year by the Brazilian Olympic Committee.
2015 Swammy Awards: National Development Award – Singapore
Our National Development Swammy is for a nation that exceeded expectations in the year 2015 or broke through to new heights over the previous year. Singapore fits very firmly in both categories, with the new ground broken being the nation’s first-ever World Championships medal.
2015 Swammy Awards: Viral Video of the Year – Louisville Airport Training
For most swimmers, the plane ride home from competition is a chance to relax, recover and get ready for the next practice. But some teams just refuse to leave the training grind – even while stuck in an airport.
How to do a Perfect Backstroke Start – Video
World Champion Junya Koga shows us both the incorrect and correct feet positioning while Gary Hall Sr. explains why correct feet positioning matters in the start, launch and entry.
Former Paralympic Swimmer Lands ESPN Gig
American Paralympic swimmer Victoria Arlen is changing gears and heading to the ESPN network beginning in January. Arlen, who earned four Paralympic…
The 5 Best Things About Christmas For A Swimmer
For swimmers, Christmas has an extra special meaning, especially after a hard year of racing and training. Here’s 5 reasons why…
Florent Manaudou Commits to the 50-100 Double
Following his world-leading 47.98 in the 100m free at the Christmas meet in Nîmes over the weekend, Marseille’s Florent Manaudou confirmed he will be attempting the 50-100 free double at the 2016 French Olympic Trials in Montpellier.
Florida Coaching Legend June Woolger Passes Away
June Woolger, a longtime coach in the state of Florida, has passed away. She was 80 years old. Woolger was…
