British Swimming Coaches Association founder Charlie Wilson passes away
Coach Charlie Wilson, a well-respected swimming coach and founder of the U.K.’s British Swim Coaches Association, has passed away, the BSCA reports.
Masters national record-holder Christopher Clarke dies during open water event
Christopher Clarke, a 45-year-old business owner and Masters national record-holder, was pulled from the water this weekend during the Indy Open Water Challenge. Clarke was rushed to a local hospital where he was later declared dead.
Aberdeen Set To Host The 2014 Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships
This is an unedited press release courtesy of Scottish Swimming. Ahead of a busy summer of sport, the best age…
Willers, Hintze and Brandt Set Multiple Records At German Junior National Championships
Julia Willers, Johannes Hintze and Moritz Brandt all set multiple age group records at the German Junior National Championships which ran from June 17th to 21st in Berlin…
Malaysia Selects 12 Swimmers for 2014 Commonwealth Games
The Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (ASUM) has selected 12 swimmers for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, according to local news…
Swim Gear: Rethink Raccoon Eyes With Speedo USA’s Elastomeric Technology Goggle Collection
Whether you’re swimming for competition, fitness or fun, the first step to diving in is having the right equipment. Choosing the perfect pair of goggles for your eyes – and for your activity – is key.
Texas Private School Org TAPPS Drops Diving From State Championship Meet
The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) has dropped diving from its sport offerings, meaning it will become…
McGinnis: 5 Training Tips For Sprinters
Eric McGinnis is the Rollins College Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, a former Kentucky All-American and World University…
Katie Ledecky Breaks 400/800/1500 Junior World Records in One Weekend
NCAP’s Katie Ledecky, in addition to two new World Records, has set three new Junior World Records this weekend in the Woodlands.
Race Video: Katie Ledecky Breaks 800 Freestyle World Record In Houston
Katie Ledecky crushed the 800 meter freestyle FINA World Record at the 2014 TWST Senior Invitational in Houston, Texas.
FIJI Sending 6 Swimmers to the 2014 Commonwealth Games After 2010 Ban
After the entire country was barred from the 2010 Commonwealth Games on a suspension from the Commonwealth of Nations following…
Katie Hoff drops 2:12.0 in 200 IM at SFTL International in Florida, wins 4 races
Katie Hoff, on the comeback trail in the Sunshine State after a swimming hiatus, won four events at the SFTL meet, including a 200 IM that would have won the Santa Clara Grand Prix by over a half second.
Hosszu, Dwyer claim Grand Prix points prizes, Leverenz earns BMW by half a point
The overall Grand Prix points race had some big finishes come down to the wire, with Conor Dwyer taking the men’s title by a single point and Caitlin Leverenz earning the women’s BMW lease by just a half-point.
See Michael Phelps’ first 200 IM since the London Olympics – Race Video
“Conor Dwyer, Michael Phelps, and Chase Kalisz all came off the wall dead even at the 150 meter mark…”
Swim Training: Challenge The Norm of Underwater Kicking
This week, challenge yourself to branch out from the typical underwater kick set, usually involving some combination of fins and endless 25s.
