Today in Swimming History: December 8, 1997 Sees Two Future Stars Emerge
Today in swimming history takes one of the most veteran swimmers in the current USA Swimming National Team program, and throws…
In Briefs: Stephanie Rice to Retire After 2012 Olympics
Australia’s 2008 golden-girl Stephanie Rice will retire after the 2012 Olympics, she has announced. Rice won three gold medals the…
James Magnussen Named Australian Swimmer of the Year
At the official Swimming Australia awards ceremony, James Magnussen earned four big awards, including the Swimmer of the Year honor. That…
Aussie Villain D'Arcy Files for Bankruptcy; Puts Olympic Bid in Jeopardy
According to Australia’s the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Nick D’Arcy’s chance at an Olympic medal is in serious jeopardy after…
Impressive European Duel in the Pool Roster Released
For the first time ever, the Americans’ opponents in the Duel in the Pool series might have put together a…
Bernard, Balmy Top TYR World Rankings at French SC Nationals
Szczecin (pps) France’s swimmers have made two important changes at the very top of the current season’s World best rankings…
Thiago Pereira Leaves Trojan to Train with Brazilian PRO16
According to the Brazilian swim blog Blog do Coach, Thiago Pereira has left the Trojan Swim Club at USC and…
Kansas Swimmer Michael Andrew Breaks Three More NAG Records
The Michael Andrew train is on a roll, and good luck slowing it down. After breaking the 11-12 50 yard free…
Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte Named FINA World Swimmers of the Year
FINA have named Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin as their 2011 World Swimmers of the Year to match the pair’s…
National Teamer Madison Kennedy Joins SwimMAC
USA Swimming National Teamer Madison Kennedy is headed across the country to join the SwimMAC Carolina Team Elite, according to…
Sarah Sjostrom Breaks National Record, Textile Best in 100 Free
At the Dutch Open National Championships in Eindhoven this past weekend, which serves as the first Olympic qualifier for the…
Hansen Has Best 200 Breast Swim of Return on Final Night of Winter Nationals
Women’s 200 Breast The women’s 200 breaststroke was the highlight swim of the night, though not because of it’s competitive…
Soni Drops 1:05 in 100 Breaststroke to Claim World's Top-8 Times
Night 2 is in the books at the USA Swimming Winter Nationals, and though there were strong swims, the 2nd…
Italian National Swimmer Catalano Suspended for Positive Drug Test
FINA has announced a drug-test suspension against Italian swimmer Enrico Catalano for a positive test for THC metabolites (which is indicative of marijuana…
Liz Pelton Breaks National Age Group Record in 200 IM
On the women’s side, 17-18 National Age Group Records have gotten to a ridiculous level. There have been so many…
