2013 Team USA Pre World Championships Photo Vault
Ricky Berens’ back and evidence of an octopus attack? (Images courtesy of the 2013 US Worlds Team and Jess, our faithful web curator!)
FINA General Congress Elects New Bureau; One New VP Elected
FINA President Julio Maglione was reelected unopposed for another term, but there was one major spot overturned at the top of the…
FINA Congress Votes ‘NO’ on Underwater Cameras
FINA’s Technical Swimming Congress rejected the second major proposal on the table about how to clear up underwater pullouts in a vote on Friday.
Dolfin Swim Lands Coaching Legend Randy Reese to Senior Member Advisory Board
Few coaches have ever won a national championship, had a team ranked #1 in the country, or coached swimmers to Olympic gold. Randy Reese might be the first and only coach to do so at every level.
Danish Sports Director Expects Results in Barcelona
The Danes have brought a national team that consists of four women to compete in Barcelona. The team is made…
ESWIMs’ 13-14 Boys Break Canadian Record in 4 x 200 Free Relay
On the second day of the Canadian Age Group Championships the Etobicoke Swim Club’s 13-14 boys 4 x 200 freestyle…
Indiana Swimmers Donate Their Medals to Children Battling Life-Threatening Illnesses
Becky Flaherty and Indiana Swimming have shown their support to Medals 4 Mettle, an organization that donates medals to those battling life-threatening illnesses and severe disabilities. (Photo Credit: Tony Carroll)
Heidi Poppe Verbally Commits to Stanford
Heidi Poppe has verbally committed to Stanford. Her impact will be felt right away, her incoming time in the 100…
2013 FINA World Championships, Day 6 (Thursday) Highlights
A pair of ties ended the last round of group play in women’s water polo, and a 14-year old Chinese diver won gold on the women’s platform. (Stock Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Ginny Grams Reverses Verbal to Texas A&M; Enrolls at Liberty
Two Liberty headlines in one day on SwimSwam? A good step for a young program.
Franklin Set For Phelpsian World Championships Event Schedule – Gold Medal Minute Video
4-time London Olympic gold medalist, Missy Franklin, will swim eight events at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain: 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 50, 100 & 200 backstroke, 4×100 freestyle relay, 4×100 medley relay and the 4×200 freestyle relay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 World Championships Canadian Open Water Swimming Photo Vault
The team of Philippe Guertin, Eric Hedlin and Zsofi Balazs crossed the finish line at Moll de la Fusta in 57:13.7, good for 12th in the race. (Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
With Phelps Gone, “Nothing’s Changed” for le Clos
Chad le Clos is still giving his full effort in training, even without Phelps to chase. (Photo: Staccioli/Arena)
The University of Tampa’s 2013 Incoming Class Includes 24 Swimmers
“This is probably the strongest, and definitely the most diverse incoming class I’ve had in my 34 years at the University of Tampa,” said head coach Ed Brennan. “It’s a very well-rounded class, with men and women of great character, athletic abilities, and academic desire.” (Image courtesy of the University of Tampa)
FINA Congress Rejects Changes to Breaststroke Rules on Underwater Dolphin Kicks
FINA has approved a number of rules changes, and will begin coed relays at the 2014 Short Course World Championships, but they rejected changes to the breaststroke rules.
