Indian Swimmer Mahalingam Banned for 1-Year for Methylhexaneamine Postitive Test
Indian swimmer Shruthi Mahalingam has received a one year suspension from the Indian Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel, beginning on April 24, 2014,…
Sinagporean National Record Holder Teo Dislocates Shoulder in Training
Singaporean National Record holder Teo Zhen Ren has dislocated his shoulder during training. Teo says that it was just a normal…
Charlotte Grand Prix follows suit, will be dual Masters-sanctioned like Mesa
The Charlotte Grand Prix, like the Mesa stop before it, will be dual sanctioned by USA Swimming and US Masters Swimming, meaning athletes like Nathan Adrian could go after Masters World Records at the competition.
Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin @SpeedoUSA Takeover Starts 9am PST Tuesday May 6th – #NatalieLive
Natalie Coughlin, 12-time Olympic medalist, knows how to tweet, and Speedo USA has invited her to take that talent to their Twitter account, @SpeedoUSA, tomorow May 6th, 9am PST.
NC State Swimming & Diving Names 2014-15 Team Captains
Wolfpack passed out team awards from the 2013-14 season this past weekend.
Water Is My Sky – Special Offer To Reach Kickstarter Goal of $50,000 Within 8 Days
With one week left in the Water is My Sky Kickstarter campaign, they have a very special opportunity that could potentially help them take a giant step toward achieving their total fundraising goal of $50,000! (Featured image: Anthony Ervin)
Florida Adds Greek Sprinter Panti to Spring Signing Class
Florida and head coach Gregg Troy (left) have announced a three-swimmer spring signing class.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: USMS champ Darian Townsend would love to see 100 IM added to NCAA lineup
Former South African Olympian Darian Townsend won the 100 IM at Masters Nationals in a new USMS record, and he’d like to see the event gain more of a footing in the U.S.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher talks free Learn to Swim opportunities through Masters
With April being Adult Learn to Swim Month, Masters clubs across the country are pitching in to provide cheap or even free swim lessons for adults, Butcher says.
Louisville Tabs Recent Alum Juncker as New Assistant Coach
The Louisville Cardinals have filled the vacant spot on their coaching staff, chosing alumni Stephanie Juncker as their new assistant coach. She…
FAST community rallying around 11-year-old Carter Ciemania after head injury
In April, 11-year-old Carter Ciemania was involved in an accident that left him with a traumatic head injury. His swimming community has come together along with Carter’s extended family and friends to support Carter and his family.
How to improve your technique with the Freestyle Hand Paddle
Whether you’re gearing up for an open water race, training for a triathlon or writing age group practices, the Freestyler paddle is an essential tool for improving freestyle technique. (Image: Anthony Ervin)
Houston Cougars Remove ‘Interim’ Tag from Yulia Pakhalina as Head Diving Coach
The University of Houston has named Yulia Pakhalina as the full-time head coach of their women’s diving program. That means that they’ve…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis talks about the life of a Masters swimmer
Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis took time out of her schedule at Masters Nationals to talk to SwimSwam about her schedule and routine as a Masters swimmer.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Roque Santos having fun, heckling friends at Masters Nationals
Santos says his favorite moment of the meet was when he and a friend heckled one of their well-known former teammates (hint: he’s an 11-time Olympic medalist) before the 100 IM.
