British Olympic Association Listed as Non-Compliant Per WADA
On the official list of compliant and non-compliant signatories to the World Anti-Doping Code, released yesterday, WADA has listed the…
Fabiola Molina Doping Case to Go Before CAS
When paging through the CAS schedule, I came across an upcoming hearing that I thought would be of interest to…
Ryan Lochte Crosses Over with Gillette, Ralph Lauren Sponsorships
As far as sports go, swimming does not usually produce fashion icons. The suits are all fairly similar, and rarely…
Franklin, Lochte Score Swimmer of the Year Honors
Last night (Sunday) was “red carpet night” in Los Angeles, as the American Music Awards butted up against USA Swimming’s…
Olivia Smoliga Drops 100 Back, Breaks Two Other Records at Illinois State Meet
Olivia Smoliga of Glenbrook South High School in Illinois will be to Missy Franklin next year what Rachel Bootsma was to…
Today in Swimming History: November 20th, 2006 – Thorpe Retires
It was on this day, November 20th, that Ian Thorpe announced his retirement from the sport of swimming 5 years…
UNC's Peacock Stuns with 4:35 in 500 Free at Nike Cup
The North Carolina women were a bit short-handed when they hosted the Janis Hape Dowd Nike Cup Invitational meet in…
Larson Finishes Tennessee Invite with 2:07.0 in 200 Breast
As an encore to her 100 breaststroke time from yesterday, Texas A&M sophomore Breeja Larson posted a brilliant mark of…
New 11-12 NAG Record Posted at the Jim Devine Memorial Inviational
Tonight at the Jim Devine Memorial Invitational hosted by the Columbia Swim Club, 12 year old Michael Andrew of the…
Chris Ritter: Full Capacity
Chris Ritter is a former college swimmer at Cal State-Bakersfield, and is the founder of RITTER Sports Performance. He has…
Today in Swimming History: November 16, 2000 – Perkins Retires
On November 16th, 2000, one of the great distance swimmers to ever enter the pool, Australia’s Kieren Perkins, announced his…
Update: FINA Delists Italy as Hosts of 2014 Worlds; FIN Issues Clarifications
In an update to a previous story, FINA has officially recognized Italy’s withdrawl as hosts of the 2014 World Short…
Connecticut Swim Coach Receives Minimum Sentence for Child Pornography Charge
David Tremblay, the former swim coach of West Haven High School in Connecticut, has been sentenced to 10 years in…
Today in Swimming History: November 15, 2004 – Golden Debut
On November 15, 2004, seven years ago from today, USA Swimming held their very first incarnation of the Golden Goggles…
Italy Backs Out of Hosting Duties for 2014 World Championships
The Italian Swimming Federation has decided to abscond from their hosting duties of the 2014 World Championships, according to a…
