New Olympic Rule Requires Relay Alternates To Compete
A change in FINA rules will now require all relay alternates at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to compete in either prelims or finals.
First FHSAA Water Polo teams coming to North Florida
Gainesville High School and Buchholz High School will be adding a new sport to their sports collection. FHSAA Water Polo will be coming to both schools for Spring 2016.
SMU Mustangs Open 2016 At Texas A&M
The Mustangs open the 2016 portion of their schedule with a dual meet at Texas A&M on Saturday. The event begins at 1 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on the SEC Network.
Predicting the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team By Age, Experience
Since 2000, the U.S. Olympic team averages 1 male member under 18 and 1 over 30. Michael Phelps was the former in 2000, and could be one of several men in the latter category in 2016.
Swim Job: Solo Aquatics seeks Age Group Coach
Looking for an energetic coach to lead and teach young age group swimmers, ages 8-11, within the team mission statement. Approximately 4-6 hours a week of coaching (not including meets).
Michigan Water Polo: Three days, 22 Hours
The Michigan water polo team took an extended break from practice to focus on finals and then for the holiday break.
FINA Women’s Intercontinental Tournament Set For Texas This February 1
With preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in full swing, some of the best in women’s water polo head to Texas this February 16-21 for the FINA Women’s Intercontinental Tournament.
Missouri State Men’s Swimming & Diving Opens 2016 at Texas A&M
The Missouri State men’s swimming and diving team begins the 2016 portion of this season’s campaign onThursday, Jan. 7, when the Bears take on Texas A&M in College Station at 2 p.m.
All-Star Meet Clinic Features Olympians Connor Jaeger and Cullen Jones
Olympians Connor Jaeger (Fair Haven, N.J.) and Cullen Jones (Irvington, N.J.) will lead a freestyle clinic after the 14 & Under All-Star Meet on Saturday, January 9 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Indiana University-Purdue University Natatorium.
New Jersey Swimmer Collapses, Dies After Practice
Ethan Hatke was a sophomore at Virginia Tech and was back home practicing with his former club team when he collapsed after practice.
Latest Rio Wrinkle: 75% Of Stadium Concessionary Staff Laid Off
With the Rio Olympics just seven months away, another issue is beginning to rise to the surface: a dispute between the state government and concessionary staff at the Maracana Stadium.
Grant Hackett Breaks Down His Comeback Thus Far (Video)
In this exclusive SwimSwam interview Hackett discusses his comeback to this point, his goals for the upcoming year and the adjustments he has made to his training as a 35 year old athlete…
Maglione Ages Out Of IOC, Remains In FINA Due To New Rules
Although current FINA President Julio César Maglione has aged out of the International Olympic Committee, new rules approved last summer enable him to continue serving in his FINA role until 2017.
Tecumseh High School’s Jacob Schaedler Dies in Snowmobile Crash
Schaedler, a Michigan State Championship qualifier, was driving a 2002 Arctic Cat snowmobile when the crash occurred on the morning of January 3rd.
Kevin Cordes Discusses Training with Jozsef Nagy (Video)
In this discussion Kevin Cordes outlines some of the unique aspects of training with Jozsef Nagy…
