Hosszu Starts 2014 FINA World Cup Series With World Cup Record in 200 Free
Ous Mellouli (left) and Katinka Hosszu (right) are being raised as the stars of the first stop of this year’s World Cup Series, and so far they’ve delivered, despite a sleepy day 1 prelims in Doha.
FINA World Cup Prize Money Breakdown: $100,000 to the male and female winners
Katinka Hosszu, the Iron Lady, won the highest amount of points in last year’s edition of the Swimming World Cup – 840).
Top 10 Swimmers From The 2014 European Championships
Adam Peaty was incredibly impressive in Berlin winning a total of four gold and breaking the world record in the men’s 50 breaststroke…
Rice Makes Three Last-Minute Additions to 2014-2015 Freshman Class
Above: Rice senior Madison Livingston.
College Teammates: Your Swimming Support System
When your college career is over, and all is said and done, your swimming stats aren’t what’s most important about the sport. Nobody will remember who DQ’d that last relay to lose the meet, or who set what records when. The relationships you gain from your teammates in college are one of a kind; learn to leverage and appreciate them, and your school and swimming will take care of itself.
2014 U.S. Youth Olympic Team Closing Ceremony flag bearer selected
Following 13 days of competition, the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games will conclude with the Closing Ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
27 Michael Phelps Swimming Photos From Down Under
Michael Phelps finished his first season back from retirement in Australia. Here are 27 images of the Greatest Olympian of All-Time from the 2014 Pan Pacs.
Cash Prizes For Event Winners Double For 2014-2015 U.S. Grand Prix Series
Cal post-grad Caitlin Leverenz earned herself a one-year lease on a BMW in last year’s Grand Prix series. This year, the stakes are even higher.
8 Americans Entered at Doha World Cup (Start Lists Included)
American Tom Shields is one of 8 U.S. swimmers entered in the Doha World Cup stop.
5 Storylines to Watch, All the links you need for 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championships
Andrew Seliskar is the top seed in 3 of his 4 races, with shots at multiple meet records this week in Maui.
Post-retirement life for Eamon Sullivan begins with Dancing With the Stars appearance
Australian swimming star Eamon Sullivan is staying in the spotlight as he transitions to his post-swimming life, as a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.
Four Elected as Captains of 2014 Jr. Pan Pacs Team
Paul Powers, Ella Eastin, Lindsay Clary, and Connor Green have been made captains of the 2014 U.S. team at the Jr. Pan Pac Championships.
Should Men Be Allowed in Synchro at FINA Worlds?
FINA does not allow men to compete in synchronized swimming. Why not? I don’t really know, and I’d appreciate anyone willing to explain it in the comments section.
Coach’s Intel: Chris Ip Shares a Set to Keep Your Swimmers on Their Toes
LSU Tigers coach Chris Ip shares a set that will challenge your swimmer’s focus while keeping them swimming fast.
HardCore Swim of the Week: Sjostrom highlights range with rocketing 200 free split
Sarah Sjostrom was a sprint beast over last week, but her world-leading split on the 4×200 free relay shows she’s far more than a fly-and-die type.