What Took So Long: Choosing Swimming Later in Life
Just before my third birthday, my mom first threw me into the pool behind our Pittsburgh home. It was a big, in-ground pool, about 20,000 gallons to a depth of eight feet.
USA Women Take Silver At ‘Water Polo In Rio’ Event
The USA Women’s Senior National Team won two of their last three games at the ‘Water Polo In Rio’ event in Brazil. Team USA earned second place today after losing to Australia 13-10 in a shootout.
Deerfield Celebrates Undefeated Conference Record In New Pool (Video)
Deerfield High School recently completed their regular season with a perfect 5-0 conference dual meet record, finishing 12-1 on the…
Jan Cameron Joins Elite Coaching Group with Platinum Recognition
Swimming Australia Paralympic Program Coach Jan Cameron has become just the third Australian woman to gain her Platinum Coaching Licence following on from her swimmers’ outstanding results at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow.
2015 French Short Course Nationals in Angers to Begin on Thursday
After a difficult week in France, all the stars of French swimming have gathered in Angers for the 2015 French short course (25 meters) national championships. The meet runs from Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22.
Poytakivi Sets New Finnish Record in the Men’s 50 Butterfly
Riku Poytakivi set a new Finnish record in the men’s 50 butterfly posting a 23.07…
Brazilian Swimming Federation Releases Details of Olympic Trials
The Brazilian Swimming Federation has released some of the finer detail pertaining to the upcoming Olympic Trials…
Sheffield Set to Host 2016 British Diving Olympic Trials
Britain’s best divers will arrive in Sheffield next summer with their only aim to secure their place on the plane to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games.
FINA Revises Rio Relay Qualification Criteria; JPN Medley Now In
The Japanese women’s 4x100m medley relay has had its status changed in terms of being in the top 12 for Rio qualification.
Swimming Australia CEO Anderson Responds To Claim Kids Worked Too Hard
Mark Anderson, Swimming Australia CEO, responds to claims his organization “works kids too hard.”
Gainesville Girls, Doral Academy Boys Earn Florida 3A State Titles
Gainsville’s women’s team and the Doral Academy Charter High School men’s teams were crowned the 2015 Florida High School 3A State Champions…
7 Keys to Being the Best Swim Parent You Can Be
Parents are an essential component in the success of a child-athlete, but they can also be a toxic element. The fine line that parents walk between involvement and respectful distance can be difficult to navigate.
Adventures In Age Group Coaching: Get Specific
When coaches are specific with swimmers, everybody wins.
Russia Names 38 Member Team for European Short Course Championships
The team representing Russia at the upcoming European Short Course Championships in Netanya, Israel will consist of 16 women and 22 men…
Simple Shoulder Exercises To Prevent Injury (Video)
The sport we love doesn’t come without its difficulties, as anyone suffering from “swimmer’s shoulder” can attest. Pain in a…
