FINA Names Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky 2013 Swimmers of the Year
Ryan Lochte has been named the FINA World Swimmer of the Year for the 2nd time in three years.
Potential 8-lane, 50-meter University of Wisconsin pool removed from expansion plan
Wisconsin’s SERF building was originally proposed to have a new 50-meter competition pool with spectator seating, but the option was cut from the plans when the Athletic Department couldn’t commit to contributing to its funding.
Grand Prixs, U.S. Open, Junior Nationals to Serve as Selection for Youth Olympics
Kaitlyn Jones was the most successful American at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. See full 2014 selection criteria here.
Sibling Rivalry: Coaching brothers pull prank in lead-up to Auburn-Florida State
FSU alum and Kamehameha Coach Kevin Flanagan poses with his state championship team, Auburn-clad thanks to his brother and co-head coach John.
23-year-old Slovak wins Youth Olympic Games medal design competition
The modern-looking design will be on all the medals awarded at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.
What are the Advantages of Strapless Paddles
The paddle is nothing new to the swimming community. You can find a pair in just about every size and shape imaginable if you take the time to shop around. So what makes a paddle good and what makes a paddle bad?
Royals ink five to National Letters of Intent
We are very excited to welcome these tremendous student-athletes to the Royals family,” said head coach Jeff Dugdale. “Our future continues to be brighter by the day and these athletes help open the door for us to continue growing our program into the spring.”
Marathon Swimmers Federation Publishes “Rules of Marathon Swimming” to Standardized Feats
Diana Nyad’s Cuba-to-Florida swim set the marathon swimming community on fire – some with excitement, and some with skepticism. A release of standard rules by the Marathon Swimmers’ Federation today furthers the debated.
Burnett Finishes Third In Platform Dive On Final Day Of Georgia Diving Invite
Junior diver Devin Burnett finished third in the platform dive as he posted a score of 363.10 on the third and final day of the Georgia Diving Invite in Athens, Ga.
Utah blacks out ASU in home Pac-12 showdown
Kristian Kron had a busy day, picking up three big wins for Utah.
Ottesen Looking Forward To The 2014 Season
2013 was an interesting year for Danish swimming star Jeanette Ottesen…
Swimming Australia Moves Further Down the Mine Shaft
Tommaso D’Orsogna is among the best swimmers to hail from Perth, Australia: an area that is seeing a renewed focus from the Australian Swimming community thanks to some timely partnerships.
VIDEO: Jacob Molacek wins four at Maroon and Gold Invite, talks records, goals, Auburn
Molacek broke four meet records at the high school invite, and led off his winning 200 free relay in a 19.83.
Juba Takes 16 of Denmark’s Best to South Africa to Escape Dreary Danish Winter
Denmark, after hosting a successful 2014 European Short Course Championship meet, will send 16 of its best swimmers to South Africa for a training camp.
FINA Announces 2014 World Cup Stops; Berlin is Out
Above, Ranomi Kromowidjojo swims at the Doha stop of the 2013 World Cup, which will lead off this year’s series.
