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FINA Diving Grand Prix 2014: World-class divers to make a splash in Madrid

A total 76 divers from 15 countries will gather for the inaugural leg of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2014, organised in Madrid (ESP) fromn February 14-16.

Winning With Wisdom & Kindness

“When a swimmer steps up on the blocks or diving board, a whole person steps up there,” Tim Welsh said. “If their schoolwork is a mess, and their head is back in their room, thinking about that work, a whole person is not up there ready to swim.”

Agnel Has Found A Home In Baltimore

Agnel seems to have found a home in Baltimore, even though he does miss his family, friends and of course french cuisine…

HardCore Swim of the Week: Another mind-boggling record-smash from Katie Ledecky

Katie Ledecky doesn’t break records. She smashes them. Now she’s done it again after becoming the first woman in history under 4:30 in a 500 freestyle.

TYR Signs Ashley Twichell American Pool and Open Water Swimmer

“It’s an honor to be representing the TYR brand alongside so many incredible athletes,” said Twichell. “I’m so excited to be a part of this family, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”

Wyoming swimmers help two car wreck victims on team bus ride home from competition

A bus full of high school coaches and swimmers put their lifeguarding skills, quick thinking and bravery to great use when they came upon a destructive car wreck on the way home from a meet.

Once ‘out to pasture’, American sprint queen Lara Jackson is back on the track

A post-retirement career working with racehorses rekindled a competitive fire for the reigning American record-holder, who is now making a comeback in South Florida.

Michael Andrew May Swim 400 IM at 2016 US Olympic Trials – Gold Medal Minute Video

Michael Andrew’s gaze is fixed on tentpole international events this later this year. Specifically, he would like to attend the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in China.

Swimmers battle in Geelong at 2014 Open Water Australian Age Championships

Michael Scott “Australia is surrounded by water and as a swimming nation we should be striving for open water success.”

Blueseventy welcomes back Roque Santos

Blueseventy has reappointed Roque Santos to lead it’s performance swimwear division. The USA Olympian was at the helm when blueseventy revolutionized pool swimwear in 2008 and has returned to push forward the current and future swimwear range.

Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol to Host Arena Grand PrixView in Orlando

5-time Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol: “We all need to remember why we fell in love with this sport, and I hope I can help send that message through this event series.”

Are you Australia’s biggest Swim Fan?

Whether you are a fan of Paralympic legends Ellie Cole and Matt Cowdrey or freestyle world champions James Magnussen and Cate Campbell – there is a fan club online for you.

South Dakota State Sweeps Summit League Swimmer of the Week Awards

ELMHURST, Ill. – South Dakota State’s Blake Yeager and Andrea Budahl were named The Summit League’s Swimmers of the Week for their performances Feb….

Fred Bousquet Gives Timetable for Reutrn to Pool After Surgery; Will Run for Government Office in Marseille

Fred Bousquet (right, with bronze medal in the 50 fly from the 2013 World Championships) has decided to run for government office in his adopted home of Marseille.

Designs Approved For New $38.5 Million UBC Aquatic Centre

The University of British Columbia, a nearly 50,000-student university in Vancouver, has announced plans for a new $38.5 million aquatics…