New California Legislation Addresses USA Swimming’s Concerns With SB 131
Senator Jim Beall has introduced two new bills to the California legislature that address many of the ongoing concerns about the vetoed SB 131.
Rebecca Soni Officially Announces Retirement
Six-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni has announced her retirement 18 months after her last race.
Herald Sun: Ian Thorpe Admitted to Rehab After Battling Depression, Alcohol Abuse
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been admitted to rehab to deal with alcoholism and depression.
Swimming New Zealand Hires Former International-Level Swimmers as High Performance Coaches
Former Olympic champion Danyon Loader will join the staff in Auckland, which includes Lauren Boyle among its stars.
Megan Romano Signs Marketing Deal with TYR
Megan Romano has switched brands, and will now partner with TYR.
Aaron Ciarla Launching New Pro Training Group Under Miami Swimming Umbrella
The Ransom Everglades Pool near Miami, Florida will play home to a new Aaron-Ciarla-led professional training group.
SwimSwam TYR World Rankings Are Here, Meet Our New TYR World Rankings Editor
Ryan Lochte tops the 2013 Men’s LCM 200 IM World Swimming Rankings. Go to the World Rankings Channel and use the search box to see all events.
Male Survivor Gives Vieth Report Recommendations Positive Feedback in Peer Review
The group that produced the independent 3rd-party review of USA Swimming’s SafeSport program, the NCPTC, asked MaleSurvivor to peer-review their report. The response was positive.
Tucker Smith Added to USA Swimming Banned For Life List
Tucker Smith, a former Mechanicsville, Virginia swim coach, has been added to the USA Swimming list of Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible.
Former Minnesota HS State Swimming Record Holder Advances to Final of “The Biggest Loser”
A promotional photo of Frederickson at the beginning of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
VIDEO: York YMCA takes a Saturday look-back at swimming tradition with some 1940’s-era strokes
At the end of a three-and-a-half hour Saturday workout, the York YMCA coaches took an opportunity to teach the team about its own Olympic tradition and the major technical changes in the last 60-some years of swimming. Check out the video of the kids trying out 1940s-era competition strokes.
Hagino, Yamaguchi Post World-Leaders at Tokyo Metropolitan Championships
Kosuke Hagino is already swimming better backstroke times in January than he did at the World Championships last summer.
Eldorado Eagles Top La Cueva in New Mexico Girls’ Metro Meet
Swim Rio Rancho coach Kerri-Ann Petty contributed this report. To see her report on the boys’ championship last weekend, click…
le Clos and Campbell Both Express Lofty Goals Leading Into Perth
Chad le Clos and Cate Campbell will be in action in Perth this weekend, but both have their eyes on more significant accomplishments at a future date.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Matt Grevers Thinks Core Strength in Backstroke
Grevers helps you consider why you choose your stroke, how you visualize your perfect race, and he re-emphasises why “core strength” is so vital to your personal success.
