FINA Swimming World Cup changes to Long Course in 2015
Traditionally held in short-course, this change is aimed at increasing the participation of National Federations and athletes to the FINA Swimming World Cup.
Oro Valley’s Sammy Saul commits to Hiram College for 2015-2016 season
High school senior freestyler Sammy Saul has verbally committed to the Hiram College Terriers of Hiram, Ohio for next season.
Michael Klueh, Emily Brunemann: Husband & Wife, and World Championships teammates
Club Wolverine pros Michael Klueh and Emily Brunemann made their own unique bit of history this week, becoming – as far as we know – the first married couple to qualify to represent Team USA at the same international meet. (Photo from 2013 Golden Goggles awards).
Danish Swimming bids for the LEN Short Course Championships 2017 after 2013 Success
Denmark bids for the LEN Short Course Championships 2017 with an impressive bid based upon a solid success in 2013 where Denmark played host to the event.
Tyler Clary may retire after the 2016 Olympics to pursue motorsport
Olympian Tyler Clary may retire after the 2016 Olympics to pursue motorsport. Why not? He’s showing a talent for it according to NASCAR Star Jimmie Johnson.
Tennessee Sprinter Adam Thomas Opts to Swim at Virginia Tech
Adam Thomas, who swims for Tennessee Aquatics and Webb School of Knoxville, has committed to Virginia Tech’s class of 2019.
Nevada’s Sam Sauerbrei Commits to Swim for University of Iowa
Sam Sauerbrei, a senior at Boulder City High School in Boulder City, Nevada, has committed to swim for University of Iowa beginning in the fall of 2015.
FINA’s List of Swimmers with Rio Qualifying Times Updated As of May 1, 2015
FINA released an updated listing of the 2016 Rio Olympic “A” cut qualifiers through May 1st; take a look to find your favorite swimmer.
Shouts From The Stands: Why NCAA Athletes Should Be Paid
What other billion-dollar industry, besides the NCAA, has unpaid employees?
Joseph Schooling Highlights Upcoming SEA Games
Joseph Schooling is one of Singapore’s ‘athletes to watch’ at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
CSCAA Convention Travel Blog Day 2
Day 2 began with me misreading my watch and getting to the convention an hour earlier than anything started. It was great to be in the right place, but as I sat alone in the lobby it took a good twenty minutes for me to realize my folly.
Colorado State announces 2015-2016 schedule, highlighted by October battle with Denver
The Colorado State University Rams have released their schedule for the upcoming NCAA Swimming & Diving season, headed by a state rivalry showdown with Denver on October 17.
University of Vermont Swimming and Diving add 14 to 2015-16 season
“I’m really excited about the addition of these 14 freshmen to the team. I feel the incoming class will help the program continue to move forward,” commented Cournoyer.
Kade Knoch blogs from the National Diversity Select Camp: Blog #1 – Running Late
“Day before camp, and I’m already running late. Crazy Oklahoma weather.”
Swimmers, Sweat, and Why You Need Electrolytes
In the water, the obvious indicators of dehydration are less apparent—excessive sweating, dry mouth, overheating, etc., so it’s easy to forget to drink fluids steadily throughout practice.