In Briefs: TSC Travel Guide for Shanghai 2011
With yesterday’s announcement that tickets are finally on sale for all of the FINA World Championship Disciplines in Shanghai (more…
Tickets Go On Sale for Shanghai 2011 FINA World Championships (Updated With Seating Plans)
Today, ticket sales officially opened for the 2011 Fina World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai. Ticket prices will range from approximately…
Cielo Posts 48.66 On First Day of Brazilian Trials
Special thanks to our Brazlian correspondents Caio Leal and D’Artagnan Dias. Caio writes a great Portugese-Language swimming blog at http://simplesmenteesporte.wordpress.com/….
Efimova Takes 100 Breaststroke, Izotov Ranks in World's Top-3 in the 200 free
Day 3 in Moscow absolutely lit up the scoreboard, including an onslaught of the international top-15 lists. Yulia Efimova is…
FINA Makes Decision on 2011 Open Water Event in Shanghai
FINA has made their decision on the final location for the open water event at this summer’s FINA World Aquatic…
Russian Women Steal the Show from Donets and Crew; Popova Sets Russian Record in 100 free
First, let me say that it would not have been possible to follow Russian Nationals without the help of Tom…
USA Swimming Contracts with Praesidium to Manage Sexual Abuse Training
USA Swimming has announced a partnership with the company Praesidium, who is widely involved in protecting vulnerable groups from abuse…
Kara Lynn Joyce Reverses the "Great Swimming Migration" With Move to Colorado Stars
In the past 3 months, we’ve seen an epic slew of swimmers in the United States changing teams. I don’t…
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…