Janet Evans, Summer Sanders to Speak at ESPNW Summit
Janet Evans is speaking at the ESPN-W summit on the subject of “balance.”
Coach’s Intel: Heartland Aquatics Erik Wiken Shares His Favorite Set
In today’s Coach’s Intel Erik Wiken from Heartland Aquatics shares one of his favorite sets.
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016
Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”
Paltrinieri, Bianchi and Dotto Confirm World Cup Attendance
A Trio of Italian athletes, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Ilaria Bianchi and Luca Dotto have all confirmed their participation in the upcoming…
World Junior Champion Diletta Carli Receives Academic Award
Italian Diletta Carli achieved excellence in the pool this summer and she has now been rewarded for her excellence in…
Injury Prevention & the Forearm Fulcrum
Swimming “the right way” also helps protect your joints from injury. Whether you swim once a month or swim every day, learning to swim correctly will enhance your experience and keep you healthy.
SwimSwam Film Fest: Sci Fi Swimming with Pterois
I’m a swim film festival fan, and I love this animated short, this swimming video simply titled Pterois, created by Neekoe. I…
Romanian Swimmer Radu Banned for Turinabol: Infamous East German Steroid
A Romanian swimmer has tested positive for the same drug used widely by the East German government on its athletes in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Bulgarian Record Holder Banned for 2 Years for Steroid Use
FINA announced today that Bulgarian swimmer Aleksandar Nikolov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the substance Stanozolol,…
Universal Sports Network Expands Distribution With Verizon Agreement
Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming.
FINA Swimming World Cup Update, New Doha trailer
Katinka Hosszu leads the women’s division on the 2013 FINA World Cup Series with 282 points.
Natalie Coughlin, Kim Vandenberg Taking Part in First-Ever USO Tour to Spain
Natalie Coughlin (above) and Kim Vandenberg will tour Spain and meet with service members and families stationed at two bases there.
Nick Thoman Swims with NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson
Nick Thoman found himself swimming next to another World Champion at a recent practice.
