Michael Weiss Finger Tape “Necessary for Injury” by Referee
With every answered question in the Michael Weiss finger-gate saga, another question arises.
Columbia Sectionals Day One – Big Drops, New Olympic Trials Qualifiers
Phillip Willett of Rockwood Swim Club earned his first 2016 Olympic Trials cut in the 200 breast with a 1.6-second drop to earn a silver medal at Columbia Sectionals.
Toronto 2015 Pan American Games: Day Three Prelims Live Recap
Day three will kick off with the women’s 400m IM, an event where American Caitlin Leverenz is the favourite.
10 Lies Swimmers Tell Their Coaches When They Cheat
Here are 10 lies swimmers tell coaches when they cheat. We all know these people; just don’t try to borrow our examples.
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace Scratches 100 Fly Pan Am Final
Bahamian swimmer Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace scratched the 100m butterfly final after taking the sixth seed in prelims this morning.
Caitlin Leverenz Breaks 16-year-old 400m IM Record At Pan Ams
Olympic medallist Caitlin Leverenz proved to be in great contention to win the 400m IM tonight at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games after breaking the games record in prelims this morning.
Missy Franklin Wins ESPY For Female College Athlete of the Year
Former Cal Golden Bear Missy Franklin has earned the ESPY Award as the top Female NCAA Athlete of the Year. That…
Kelsi Worrell Breaks Pan Am Record In First International 100 Fly
Kelsi Worrell of the United States was electric this morning in the heats of the 100m butterfly at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, taking down the games record with a personal best.
Summer Mortimer Breaks World Record Under Dutch Flag
Dutch swimmer Summer Mortimer is no stranger to setting World Records. She’s a four-time Paralympic medalist, including golds in the 50…
Michael Weiss Swims 400 IM With Taped Fingers; No DQ Called
Michael Weiss swam the 400 IM with tape on his finger on Thursday morning, and wasn’t disqualified.
What A Home Games Means To Team Canada
There are fewer things that athletes cherish in sports more than a home games, and that is exactly what Team Canada has here at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.
Brazil’s Thiago Pereira Becomes All-Time Pan Ams Swimming Medal Champ
Brazil lit up the pool last night during the second finals session of the 2015 Pan American Games, highlighted by…
Following the Feet: Part 8 – Saying Goodbye
Following the Feet is an 8-week summer series on SwimSwam. Written by Stina Oakes, the series follows the eight weeks of summer…
USA 800 Free Relay DQ Overturned on Protest
Team USA had their appeal overturned, though no comment has been given on what the grounds for the appeal were.
Becca Meyers Wins ESPY For Best Female Athlete With a Disability
Becca Meyers won an ESPY award on Wednesday, and is back swimming fast in Glasgow on Thursday.
