Germany’s Britta Steffen Latest World Record Holder to Retire
This week, we’ve seen now three current and former World Record holders announce their retirement from swimming; the latest is Germany’s Britta Steffen, who according to the German Swimming Federation has retired.
Jeanette Ottesen, Lotte Friis, Pal Joensen All Confirmed for Duel in the Pool
Lotte Friis, the woman who went toe-to-toe with Katie Ledecky at Worlds, is one of three Danes who have accepted spots on the 2013 Duel in the Pool roster.
Blueseventy Planning Ahead with nero14
Nero14, the latest technical racesuit from blueseventy, is set to dive into pools around the world from 1 January. Serving as the next generation suit to evolve from the experience of racing in finals in London last summer, nero14 has been body-fit tested by top swimmers, is made from seamless construction and is exceptionally compressive to reduce hydrodynamic drag and support muscular function.
Seebohm, McEvoy and Elmslie Promote Go Swim Month
Queenslanders Emily Seebohm, Cameron McEvoy and Brittany Elmslie will be among many Australian National Team members visiting different swim centres…
Brazilian Sprinter Bruno Fratus Will Be Joining Auburn’s Post Grad Group In January
Brazilian sprint freestyler Bruno Fratus will be joining the Auburn University Post-Grad group, AU Aquatics, under head coach, Brett Hawke, in January. The 24 year-old is recovering from a shoulder surgery in May.
IU Swimming holds 8 new “unofficial” records
The Indiana Hoosiers competed in an unofficial meet to set 8 new records in mixed and men and women LCM, SCM relays, Thursday Sept. 26.
Boyle To Compete At the NZ Short Course Championships
After having an incredible summer winning bronze in the 400, 800 and 1500 freestyle events at the World Championships and…
Gulf Swimming Invited to Send Team to 2014 North American Challenge Cup
Gulf Swimming, the home to such swimmers as Simone Manuel, will send a team to the 2014 North American Challenge Cup.
Coach’s Intel: John Nelson of Piedmont YMCA Shares a Workout Measuring Kick, Speed and Conditioning
John Nelson of Piedmont YMCA shares a set to measure progression in kick and sprint speed, as well as overall conditioning.
Jeremy Stravius Joining European Team for Duel in the Pool
Jeremy Stravius (middle) after taking silver in the 50 back at the 2013 World Championships.
World Record Holder Ariana Kukors Officially Retires After Year Away From Swimming
Ariana Kukors, holder of one of the most intimidating World Records on the books, has retired from swimming.
German Swimming Federation Under Pressure As DOSB Sets Lofty Targets
After a very disappointing Olympic performance and then a showing at the World Championships that was not much better the…
Debbie Phelps Named First Full-Time Director of Baltimore Public Schools Fundraising Arm
The mother of the great Olympian stepped down from her role as middle school principal in 2012, and has now taken on an even bigger position.
Appeal Holds Up 18-Month Suspension of Russian Olympian Ekaterina Andreeva
Putting to rest the long case of Ekaterina Andreeva, an appeal to the Russian Federation’s Court of Arbitration for Sport has…
Arena POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Replacement Deadline is Sept. 30
PHOTO: The new CARBON-PRO Mark 2 (Photo credit: [email protected] )
