FINA among lowest-scoring sports federations in Play The Game’s good governance study
An ongoing study of sporting federations finds that FINA ranks near the bottom of all sports federations in terms of good governance principles.
James Magnussen Predicts McEvoy Win in Worlds 100 Free
After having pulled out of the 2015 World Championships due to shoulder surgery, 2-time World Champion James Magnussen is looking to Cameron McEvoy to land an Aussie three-peat.
Bizarre Occurrence Highlights Hawaiian Age Group Championships
A bizarre occurrence highlighted the heat sheet at the 2015 Hawaiian Age Group Championships on the fourth day of competition as three different sets of siblings swam in the same lanes one heat apart.
2015 Canadian World Championships Team: The Complete Twitter List
Young Canadian up-and-comer Emily Overholt just got a Twitter a few days ago, and she’s certainly a name to keep an eye on in the near future.
Following the Feet: Part 9 – Last Day
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
Shouts From The Stands: Timing Of Rio 2016 Finals Give Americans Unfair Advantage
Impairing the performances of American opponents and the integrity of sports and competition is not for sale at any price. We won’t stand for it. We won’t permit it.
Annie Chandler Is Back In USADA Testing Pool
Chandler, now known by her married name as Annie Grevers, has been out of the testing pool since 2011.
Zulal Zeren breaks Turkish record in prelims of Ohio State Sectional
Zeren swam a new national record of 2.13.6 in the women’s 200m backstroke prelims which is nearly a second faster than her previous best of 2.14.52 set in Istanbul in 2013.
Margaret Guo The Sole Swimmer In The Running For NCAA Elite 89
Margaret Guo is the sole swimmer in the running for the 2014-2015 Elite 89, an award presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA participating in the finals site for each of the NCAAs 89 championships.
Brazilians Looking To Qualify Two Swimmers For Olympic 10k At Worlds
The Brazilian national team will be looking to qualify two athletes for both the men’s and women’s 10k races at the 2016 Olympic Games this week at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Aussie Sprinter Chalmers Almost Became Latest Victim of Kazan Curse
17-year-old Kyle Chalmers was injured in an Australian Football League game, but will still compete at Worlds and Junior Worlds.
Trevor Harp Resigns as Head S&D Coach at University of Redlands
University of Redlands head coach Trevor Harp has resigned from his position after 12 years to pursue an opportunity with Eleanor Roosevelt High School as a biology teacher and swim coach.
Sun Yang ‘Back In Form’ After 2 Years of Scandal
Sun Yang’s coach says the distance swimmer is back at 90%-95% of his peak form, with four medals on the line in Kazan.
Sophie Pascoe Wins Three Golds At IPC Worlds Without Long-time Coach
Sophie Pascoe was forced to compete at the IPC World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland without her long-time coach Roly Crichton.
Save the Date: 24th Annual Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am Set for December
Josh Schneider is one of the many stars set to compete at the 24th Annual Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am.
