Jones v. Schneider – The Showdown in Charlotte
Josh Schneider versus Cullen Jones, Thursday Night, Mecklenburg Aquatics Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. You’ve heard the story, you’ve heard the…
Missy Franklin Turns 16 on Eve of Charlotte Grand Prix
Sure, lots of swimmers have birthdays. Nay, all swimmers have birthdays. If you went around the world, you could probably…
The Great Swim Swap Continues as Hite Hired to Coach Wisconsin
As was speculated correctly by one of our readers shortly after it was announced that former Wisconsin coach Eric Hansen…
10 Big Storylines for 2011 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix
The 2011 Charlotte Grand Prix is big (they always are), but this year’s meet might be better than ever. The…
2011 Fran Crippen Open Water Mile Gives Athletes the Chance to Honor Fallen Friend
The 2011 Fran Crippen Open Water Mile and 10km swim in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida this past weekend was a much…
New Poll: Which Male High School Swimmer Has the Best Shot at the US 2012 Olympic Team?
Since David Nolan’s incredible, 4-record-setting performance (100 free, 100 back, 200 IM, 200 free relay) at the Pennsylvania High School…
Poll Results: FINA Should Use Flexible World Champs Schedule, But Continue Open Water Swimming as Planned
Our voters have spoken, and majority feel that FINA has made the right decision for the open water swimming event…
Molina Holds Off Coventry in 100 Back, Mellouli & Coventry Take Home Swimmer of the Meet Awards
The final day of competition at the 2011 Maria Lenk Trophy was full of finals, and handed out the most…
University of Wyoming Swimmer Dies in Fall From Football Stadium
It was supposed to be a happy time in Laramie, Wyoming. It was graduation day: collegiate Cowboys were supposed to…
The Return From Retirement That Nobody's Talking About: Gil Stovall
Anybody on the face of the earth with a passing interest in swimming who lives within 10 miles of a…
Soni-Hardy Round 2 Produces Another World-Best Time
In the 100 breaststroke final on day 4, Rebecca Soni won that race handily in a world-best time. Today’s 50,…
FINA World Championships Promotional Videos Seek to Build Excitement, Instill Confidence in Swim Fans
FINA Has released a series of promotional videos ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Shanghai, China. Many of them…
Kaio Almeida Swims 3rd-Ranked 200 Fly Time at Maria Lenk Day 5
Day 5 (finals session 4) at the Julio DelMare Aquatics Complex in Rio de Janiero saw a few finals, but…
In Briefs: France's Yannick Agnel To Drop 400 Free in Shanghai As a Result of Lung Infection
Several French-language newspapers are reporting that young French superstar Yannick Agnel has been struck by a lung infection that has…
FINA Meets With Food Safety Experts Ahead of Summer's World Championships
Amid concerns about the quality of health and food safety measures in Shanghai for this summer’s World Championships, FINA has…
