Former Stanford Teammates on Mission to Build the Fastest Gear on the Planet
THE REAL STORY? ROKA started on a dare between former teammates, sparked an obsession, and has grown into a rapidly-expanding performance apparel brand.
Teaser for French “Swim Idols” Pin-Up Calendar Released
The “making of” teaser video for the 2016 calendar featuring France’s “swimming idols” was released today. Have a peek here.
Katinka Hosszu Wins Record 200th World Cup Medal In Beijing
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu crossed a major barrier on day 1 of the Beijing World Cup, becoming the first swimmer in World Cup history to surpass 200 total medals, according to circuit organizer FINA.
Boise State Gets Verbal Commitment from Alaskan Emmie Jennings
Emmie Jennings of Knik Aquatics and Chugiak High School in Anchorage, Alaska, has given her verbal commitment to the Boise State University Broncos.
Georgia Tech Snags NC Freestyler Emily Dykstra for Class of 2020
Georgia Tech has received a verbal from Marlins of Raleigh’s Emily Dykstra for their class of 2020. Dykstra is a mid-distance freestyler…
In Briefs 09/29/15: Rio Accommodation Concerns, UK Funding Cuts Loom
Get in the know on possible UK funding cuts, potential accommodation problems in Rio for 2016 and more in this edition of In Briefs.
7 Reasons Why Swimmers Date Swimmers
Funky Trunks and Funkita swimmers fess up on their swimcest and the upside of dating other swimmers.
(Swimcest / ’swim-cest / verb: when a swimmer forms a romantic relationship with another swimmer, usually from the same swim team.)
New Chief of Competitive Sports at Swiss Swimming
Markus Buck (34) will take over the duties of the “chief competitive sports” at Swiss swimming by his predecessor Steffen Liess over the next months
Pratt Announces Goe as New Mexico State Diving Coach
NM State swimming and diving head coach Rick Pratt announced the recent addition of Andrew Goe to his staff. Goe, who has spent the past two seasons at Brown, will coach the diving team at NM State.
Katinka Hosszu Gana la Medalla 200 en Copas del Mundo en Beijing
Katinka Hosszu de Hungría cruzó una barrera increíble en el día 1 en la Copa del Mundo en Beijing, convirtiéndose en la primer nadadora en sobrepasar el total de 200 medallas, de acuerdo a los organizadores del circuito, la FINA.
Coach Gilbert Legaspi Awarded Gulf Coach Of The Year
coach Gilbert Legaspi, along with Coach Jason Devine and many others, were awarded several awards at the 2015 Annual Gulf Swimming Awards.
World Jr Champs Bronze Medalist Hannah Cox Commits to Arizona
Upper Valley Aquatic Club freestyler/IMer Hannah Cox has given a verbal commitment to the University of Arizona, she announced today on Twitter/Instagram. https://instagram.com/p/8MTgrsxPNF/…
Junior World Record Holder Claire Adams Commits To Texas Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns turned a good recruiting class into an outstanding one by nabbing SwimSwam’s #5 recruit in the class of 2016, Carmel Swim Club’s Claire Adams.
Marco Koch Starts 2015 Short Course Season With Fast Swims
200 m breaststroke World Champion Marco Koch competed last weekend at an international swim meet in Mainz, Germany, not far away from his hometown of Darmstadt.
Yale Bulldogs Finalize Men’s and Women’s Schedules for 2015-16
Yale has finalized the 2015-16 schedules for its women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams.
