“Budgie Smugglers” Officially Added to the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary gave every swim mom on Earth a little giggle when the term “budgie smugglers” was included into the OED 2016 Update.
Aussies Bring Special Glasses To Help Regulate Biological Clock In Rio
Aussie Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren reveals there is a distinct purpose why we may be seeing his swimmers donning sunglasses at night in Rio.
Defending Olympic Champion Ruta Meilutyte Calls Out FINA on Doping
2012 Olympic Champion in the 100 meter breaststroke Ruta Meilutyte called out FINA on her Twitter account on Thursday over their…
Michael Phelps Gold Cover 2016 Olympic Preview Magazine
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Olympic Medalist Summer Sanders Running the Torch July 14th
“I could not be more grateful and thrilled for the chance to participate in the Rio Olympic Torch Relay and to carry the spirit of Team USA with me through Brazil,” Sanders said.
Efimova to Test the Waters at LA Invite Prior to Competing in Rio
The University of Southern California’s Uytengsu Aquatic Center is bracing itself for 1000 swimmers competing in the 2016 version of the annual Los Angeles Invitational, beginning this Thursday and running through Sunday.
Ledecky, Snyder Not Tabbed For ESPY Awards
Katie Ledecky and Brad Snyder, nominated for ESPY awards by sports media network ESPN, were not picked as the winners in their respective categories Wednesday night.
Suspensions From Olympic Retests Begin With Ukrainian Weightlifter
The International Olympic Committee has begun handing out suspensions based on retests of anti-doping samples from the past two Olympics, with Russian weightlifter Yulia Kalina being banned from Rio this week.
All The Links You Need For 2016 Open Water Junior World Championships
The Junior World Championships in open water swimming begin this Friday in Hoorn, Netherlands, the same venue that is hosting the European Open Water Championships this week.
NISCA Names 2015-2016 High School All-Americans
NISCA has released its high school All-America lists, led by national high school record-setters Maxime Rooney (left) and Grant Shoults (right).
Italy Dominates Team Event At European OW Champs, Wins By 38 Seconds
Italy’s trio of Rachele Bruni, Simone Ruffini and Federico Vanelli pushed the pace in the team 5K at the European Open Water Championships, besting the field by more than half a minute for gold.
Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits in the Girls High School Class of 2017
For the second straight year, it’s a York YMCA swimmer atop our girls high school recruiting rankings. Last year it was Meghan Small, this time it’s Courtney Harnish (pictured) holding the top value on the recruiting market.
Ranking the 2016 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Tennessee fans have plenty to be excited about with their incoming men’s class
Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In the Boys High School Class of 2017
The versatile sprinter is the life-blood of an NCAA program. And Scottsdale (AZ)’s Ryan Hoffer is the best one on the recruiting market since Caeleb Dressel in 2013.
Russia Reaffirms Efimova’s Place on 2016 Olympic Team
The Russian Swimming Federation on Wednesday released a statement reaffirming that Yulia Efimova will be present as part of the country’s…
