Oldest Surviving Olympic Champion Dies at Age 102
The oldest surviving Olympic champion in the world, Sandor Tarics, passed away at the age of 102.
Hentke gewinnt Gold – und andere Highlights Europameisterschaften 2016
Europameisterschaften Schwimmen 2016 Ergebnisse Franziska Hentke hat im letzten Finalabschnitt bei den Europameisterschaften in London die Goldmedaille über…
Less Than 75 Days From Rio, Key Qualifying Opportunities Still Remain
Roy Burch of Bermuda is just one athlete who still has an opportunity to hit a FINA Olympic-qualifying time at one of the remaining meets happening worldwide between now and Rio.
30th Anniversary Of Top Gun Is Our Excuse To Give Swimmers Nicknames
If Michael Phelps were a fighter pilot in the movie ‘Top Gun’, what would he use as his call sign?
Adidas Open Source Design at the a-station
Last weekend, Adidas opened its doors to the next generation of creators, working collaboratively with fans and athletes on two projects at the pop-up “a-station” at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Tarasevich Wins 2 Medals, But No New Russians Added to Olympic Roster
Grigory Tarasevich (above) won 2 medals, but most
Michael Phelps Goes Live From Car, Plane On Way To Colorado Springs
Michael Phelps went live on his Facebook account as he drove to the airport to fly back to Colorado Springs for a few weeks.
Latest Look At Women’s Relay Standings And Qualifying Headed Into Rio
There were a few shake-ups in the women’s relay standings as a result of the European Championships.
Latest Look At Men’s Relay Standings and Qualifying Headed Into Rio
With the European Championships having concluded, let’s take a look at which men’s relays made the cut to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
USA Swimming’s First-Ever Executive Director Ray Essick Passes Away
Ray Essick, the first Executive Director of USA Swimming, passed away on Saturday night. Essick guided the organization from its formation in 1980 until his retirement in 1997, when current Executive Director Chuck Wielgus took over.
Yale’s Fabian Earns Elliot Award
One of the most prolific swimmers in the history of the Yale women’s swimming & diving program has earned the school’s most prestigious athletic award given to a senior female.
2016 CIF State Meet: Crean Girls and Oak Ridge Boys Earn Team Titles
Alex Liang of Palo Alto High School set 2 meet records while Crean Lutheran girls and Oak Ridge boys won the team titles at the 2016 CIF state championships.
Georgia Tech Gets Verbal from Sprinter Corben Miles for 2017
Acton, Massachusetts-native Corben Miles has made a verbal commitment to swim for Georgia Tech beginning in the fall of 2017.
USA Swimming’s First Executive Director Ray Essick Passes Away
“Ray Essick led our sport through a period of enormous growth and prosperity,” said Wielgus. “He brought his passion as a coach and his drive for success to his role as USA Swimming’s first executive director. He was a mentor and a dear friend.”
