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Jessica Long Breaks Her Own 1500 Free World Record 8 Years Later

Jessica Long dives into the pool en route to a new World Record in the women’s 1500m freestyle.

Former Upper St. Clair Lifeguard Charged With Sexually Assaulting Underage Co-Worker

A former head lifeguard in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania has been charged with sexual assault on an underage coworker, Pittsburgh’s WTAE News reports.

Massachusetts Swim Coach Arrested For Giving Drugs to Student

Elizabeth Backler, a 28-year old high school teacher, high school swim coach, and YMCA swim coach, was arrested Tuesday evening…

FINA Gives Kylie Palmer Warning For Two-Year-Old Doping Violation

Australian freestyler Kylie Palmer received only a warning and reprimand from FINA, ending a doping test saga that spanned more than two full years.

10 Minutes a Day to a Faster Underwater Dolphin Kick

The greats like Mr. Phelps know the value of building a monster underwater. Here’s a quick set you can add to your workouts to see improvement in your underwater dolphin kick.

Phelps Signs First Post-Suspension Endorsement Deal

Michael Phelps signs on with 800razors.com, but will be more than just a spokesman.

Aussie Swimmers Update Press On Rio Protocol Camp Experience (Video)

How well is eating dinner at 1am going for the Aussies?

No Toronto Bid Submitted For 2024 Olympic Games

The Canadian Olympic Committee announced today that they will not be moving forward with a Toronto bid for the 2024…

In Briefs 09/14/15: PASO Proposal, Winter Euro Games, Maldives Honors

With the success of Baku’s inaugural European Games, interest is brewing in a possible winter version of the event.

New Technology Takes Coach off the Pool Deck & Into the Water

AquaCam’s launch of the CoachCom waterproof transmitting system means that swimmers are never out of earshot from coaching guidance.

2015 La Jolla Rough Water Swim – Kostich is King

The 2015 La Jolla Rough Water Swim went off under ideal conditions on Sunday – warm, calm water under tropically…

La Jolla Rough Water Gatorman Swim: Drone Photo Vault

All photos courtesy of Kevin Dillard.

LA 2024 Releases Promo Video

Get in the 2024 Olympic Games bidding spirit by taking a look at Los Angeles’ first promotional video.

3 Things to Focus On As Swimming’s Winter Season Starts



Many of us are just getting into the start of another winter swim season. Whether this is your first competitive winter season or your last, here are three things to focus on…

SwimSwam Pulse: 92% Vote Phelps’ Summer More Impressive Than Le Clos’

The primary conflict between the two looms in the 100- and 200-meter butterfly races, and Phelps finished with the #1 world ranking in both, which seemed to be a defining statistic for voters.