Hardcore Swim of the Week: 64 Year-Old Diana Nyad Swims From Cuba To Florida In Less Than 53 Hours
The HardCoreSwim of the week goes to Diana Nyad, for her 110 mile swim at 64 years old! Nyad became the first person to ever swim from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida without the aid of a shark cage. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Tokyo Selected to host 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Istanbul and Madrid Eliminated
Tokyo has been selected as the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, thus making Japan the first Asian country to ever host the Summer Olympic Games twice.
SwimJams: Elite Sprint Freshman, Erik Risolvato, Records Swimming Flow
Erik Risolvato has written an anthem, of sorts, for his new team at Indian River State College.
Shark Showdown Film & Video Week Underwater Filming Competition
Bimini Sands Resort & Marina and its on-site dive operation, Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center, are proud to announce they will host the inaugural Shark Showdown Film & Video Week early next year.
Wu Peng Wins 4th-Straight Title in 200 Fly; Calls it a Career Shortly After
Wu Peng, one of the truly legendary Chinese male swimmers, won the 200 fly at the Asian Games and then stepped off the stage with a final bow. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Crowdfunding: The Future of Sports?
What do Anthony Ervin and the Winter 2013 World University Games have in common? (File Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Final Notions: What Has Changed In the Final Two Months of Olympic Bidding?
Tokyo is still a favorite, but Madrid is making itself a strong case, while Istanbul seems to have little momentum. (
Bruce Gemmell named ASCA Coach of the Year
ASCA named Bruce Gemmell the Coach of Year tonight at the World Clinic in New Orleans. (Photo: USA Swimming)
Alex Pussieldi Announces the French and Australian Rosters for the 2nd Raia Rapida
Florent Manadou and Fred Bosquet (pictured above), are two of the members of the French Raia Rapida team. The French and Australian teams were both recently announced by Alex Pussieldi. (Photo Courtesy: Aidan Pongrace)
California Senate Confirms Amendments to SB 131; Sent to Governor for Signature
The bill that would extend statue of limitations for child sexual abuse victims in California has just one hurdle left to clear: the governor. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: Dirado, Lee Look to Stay on Fire for Stanford
Maya Dirado has been on a roll for the last six months. What will she do for the Cardinal in 2014?
2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: Can Auburn’s Chierighini 2014 top Morozov’s 2013?
Marcelo Chierighini is the fastest man left in the NCAA. How far can he lead the Tigers?
SwimSwam Welcomes Carly Geehr, Hear Her Roar
Editor’s Note: SwimSwam would like to welcome our newest contributor, Carly Geehr, to our team. We haven’t decided what exactly…
Sun Yang Smacks Asian Record in 200 Free on Day 3 of Chinese National Games
China’s Sun Yang didn’t swim the 200 free at Worlds, but made up for it with a new Asian Record in the 200 free on Friday. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Western Kentucky Announces 2013-14 Schedule
The Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers (home of Claire Donahue) just released their 2013-14 schedule.
