Germany’s Youth Development Concept in Swimming – A summary
The German swimming association (DSV – Deutscher Schwimmverband) has published a „Youth development concept swimming 2020“ on their website
Kromowidjojo Tops Heemskerk in 50 Free Battle on Day 1 in Eindhoven
With several European national championships, most of them also trials for World championships in Kazan, around the corner or just…
NCSA Announces 51-Swimmer Roster for 2015 Irish Open, Including 5 NCAP Athletes
NCAP’s James Jones will lead 5 teammates to the Irish Open Championships.
Ups And Downs: The Kierra Smith Disqualification Story Revealed
Smith has another chance to make the team tonight in the 100m breaststroke where she’s the top Canadian seed, and second only to Breeja Larson. Smith was a 1:09.02 this morning with Rachel Nicol the second fastest Canadian with a 1:09.04.
Sharon van Rouwendaal Lowers Own Dutch National Record in 200 Fly by 1.3 Seconds
Sharon van Rouwendaal lowered her own Dutch national record in the 200 fly on Thursday at the French Long Course…
2015 Canadian Trials: Day Two Finals Preview – Kierra Smith Eyeing Breaststroke Redemption
Kierra Smith will have a chance at redemption in the 100m breaststroke after her disqualification in the 200 last night despite touching the wall first. She was a 1:09.02 in prelims. If Smith wants to make the team, she’ll need to go a 1:07.97 tonight.
Team Canada’s Potential World Championship Roster Starts To Form – Only Six Swimmers Safe
The six swimmers above are guaranteed a spot on the team considering that they’re the only ones who have fully met the priority 1 selection criteria. The others are fairly safe to go to Pan Am Games, but a spot on the World Championships roster isn’t certain.
USOC concerned about cuts to NCAA non-revenue sports, per Yahoo
Shortly after the exciting, action-packed conclusions to the men’s and women’s NCAA swimming & diving seasons, college swimming fans got some sobering commentary from Yahoo Sports and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC).
2015 Canadian Trials: Russell Wood Scares Canadian Record In 100 Back
Russell Wood took home a national title in the 100m backstroke yesterday at the 2015 Canadian Trials after swimming a great prelim session and improving once again in finals.
Pedro Oliveira Scores Second Backstroke Victory on Day 2 of Portuguese Nats
Pedro Oliveira topped the field in the 200m backstroke tonight to collect his second individual gold medal so far at the 2015 Portuguese Nationals.
2015 French Long Course Nationals: Day Three Finals – Lacourt, Stravius, Manaudou Post World’s Top 3 50 Back Times
Channeling her sadness at the loss of friend and training partner Camille Muffat into force, Charlotte Bonnet of Nice picked up her third gold medal of the meet, winning the 200 free in 1:56.86.
Longhorns Test Meters Times 3 Days After NCAA Champsionship in Low-Key Speed Practice
SwimSwam was a fly-on-the-wall for a University of Texas Longhorns “meters test practice” Wednesday, April 1st.
RACE VIDEO: Day 2 of the 2015 YMCA Short Course National Championships (Including Meghan Small 200 Back)
Below, watch videos from Day 2 (Tuesday) at the 2015 YMCA Short Course National Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, including Meghan…
Chris Walker-Hebborn Considered Quitting Swimming Post-2012 Olympics
Elite backstroker Chris Walker-Hebborn describes his thoughts on quitting after a disappointing London Olympics.
15-Year-Old Becomes First-Ever Female UAE National Swimmer
The Arab Swimming Championships taking place at the Hamdan Sports Complex beginning today already kicked off with a monumental achievement….
