South African Nationals Medalist Warren Scott Karsten Receives Two-Year Doping Ban
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Illinois Institute of Technology names Eric Bugby as new Head Men’s and Women’s coach
Eric Bugby has been named the new head coach for the Illinois Institute of Technology’s men’s and women’s swimming teams. (Photo Credit: illinoistechathletics.com)
Australia’s Hold Medal Table Lead, Russians & Americans Nipping
It may be a bit blurry, but the image captures Gunnar Bentz’s emotion and intensity after winning the boys’ 400 IM. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
FINA World Junior Championships *Day 5 Real-Time Recaps*
Luke Percy already won the 50 free at World Juniors; he’ll be looking for a middle lane coming out of Friday’s semifinals in the 100. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
Caeleb Dressel 50 Freestyle Junior Worlds – Post Race Video Interview
Dressel, swimming in the final of the boys’ 50 free at the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships in Dubai, broke his first National Age Group Record as a 17-18, within two weeks of aging up into the group. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Stanford Athlete Date Auction Video Series – Men’s Swimming
After posting the Michigan Mock Rock Video Series, a Stanford Swimming fan, Tom S, commented: “I’m confused how this is…
Chimrova Breaks 4th Meet Record in 100 Fly Prelims on Day 5 at Junior World CHampionships
Luke Percy was also among the top seeds coming out of prelims, with his coming in the 100 free. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
Great Britain Wins 800 Free Relay with 1:46 Anchor by James Guy – Post Race Video Interview
Team GB got a huge 1:46.39 anchor from James Guy, which blows away any swim he’s had in that race through European Juniors and Junior Worlds. (Image Courtesy of Colin Blair video capture)
Chad Le Clos Named 2014 Youth Olympics Ambassador – Video Announcement
Le Clos was one of the stars of the first Youth Olympics in Singapore in 2010 where he won 5 total medals, including gold in the 200 fly. He is also easily the most successful alumni of that meet so far, winning gold in the 200 fly at the Olympics and following it up with World Championships in both the 100 and 200 butterfly at the 2013 Barcelona World Championships. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Matthew Wilson Breaks Two Australian National Age Records in Japan
14-year old Matthew Wilson has broken two Australian Records, including one that was 20 years old. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Australia Names John Bertrand as New President
Swimming Australia has appointed a former Olympic sailor as their new president.
Tennessee’s Luke Percy 50 Freestyle Junior World Championships – Post Race Video Interview
Luke Percy wins one of the most anticipated races of the FINA Junior World Championships. (Photo Credit: Colin Blair)
Louisville Commit Grigory Tarasevich 50 Back Junior World Championships – Post Race Video Interview
Louisville has a new Junior World championship on their hands with Grigory Tarasevich. (Photo Credit: Colin Blair)
Ella Eastin 200IM Junior World Championships – Post Race Video Interview
Ella Eastin backed up her gold in the 400IM with a silver in the 200IM tonight (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture).
Ruta Meilutyte 200 IM Junior World Championships – Post Race Interview
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte finished a triple tonight with a new Meet Record in the 200IM. (Photo Credit: Colin Blair).
