In Briefs: Japanese Swimming Federation Announces 2011 World Championships Roster
The Japanese Swimming Federation is in a bit of an odd position at the moment, with much of their swimming…
In Briefs: Germany's Lurz Wins, on Fran Crippen's Birthday, in Opening Race of 2011 Open Water World Cup
In the first race of the 2011 FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup took place in Santos, Brazil today, with…
SwimNews.com: FINA Chief Executive Marculescu Responds to Criticism
Craig Lord over at SwimNews.com scored himself an interview with Cornel Marculescu, the Chief Executive of FINA. I won’t rehash…
Pellegrini Wins Fourth Title, Youth Rules on Final Day in Italy
A great Italian Spring Nationals meet came to a bit of an anti-climactic close on the final day, with only…
In Briefs: American Record Holder Mike Alexandrov to Join Trojan Swim Club at USC
The road to London in the breaststroke events goes through Los Angeles. That’s because coach Dave Salo has assembled the…
New Poll Question: Should FINA Cancel Open Water Swimming at 2011 World Championships?
In the wake of FINA and USA Swimming releasing their open water safety reports in the past week, Fran Crippen’s…
Poll Results: Will Open Access at London Trials Affect British Team?
A few weeks ago, we examined the decision by the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG)’s decision to…
Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa
Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…
Pellegrini Posts Top-10 Time in 200 Free, Italian Sprinters Continue to Shine on Day 4
Federica Pellegrini has gotten more notoriety for her 400 free battle with Rebecca Adlington in recent weeks. But the 200…
Prinsloo Takes 4th and 5th titles, van der Burgh Posts World Best in 50 Breaststroke
Karin Prinsloo is going to take home a haul of gold medals from the South African Championships, after winning her…
As Filippi Waltzes Back to Pool, Polieri and Pizzetti Take Torch for Italians on Day 3
The Italian women put two more on the team for Shanghai in their first crack of the day: the 400…
FINA Releases Surprisingly Thorough and Detailed Report on Crippen, Open Water Safety
Despite many concerns and accusations about FINA and their report that outlines the events surrounding Fran Crippen’s death, the final…
FINA Releases Groups for Shanghai 2011 Water Polo; American Men Get Favorable Draw
Lest we forget in our fervor with the swimming, there are actually 5 FINA disciplines that will be competed at…
Off The Deep End: Top 20 Tweeting Swimmers
In this modern age of social media, the number of Twitter follower’s a person has is often viewed as directly…
Vanessa Mohr a Star In the Making on Day 4 in South Africa
Finals Action Just like in the 50 butterfly (where she was the champion), 16-year old Vanessa Mohr was faster in…
