Press Releases

FINA Still Pushing To Add Stroke 50’s To Olympic Lineup

FINA first made the proposal in 2017 and per this report, are still pushing to expand the Olympic programme across all aquatic sports.

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NCAA Division 1 Council to Adopt New Transfer Rules by January 2021

The NCAA Division 1 Council has committed to adopt a uniform transfer rule by January 2021, which will allow for more flexibility for student-athletes.

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Swedish Swimming Federation Releases 2021-2024 Meet Calendar

The Swedish Swimming Federation has released its meet schedule for the 2021-2024 Olympic cycle, giving insight into which meets the country is targeting.

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Hope Floats Foundation Announces COVID-19 Scholarship Relief Fund

The fund will help increase the number of scholarships available for families in need to enroll their children in swim lessons and ultimately save lives.

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Swim Wales Release Revised Selection Procedures For 2020/21 Season

The revised procedures have been brought on due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many other countries expected to do the same in the coming weeks and months

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Swim Ireland Release Radio Ad To Mark Beginning Of Drowning Prevention Week

#BeALifesaver is the message from this ad, which highlights the dangers of children swimming unsupervised in the open water

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Former Duke Swimmer Max St. George Receives Fulbright Award

Former Duke University Swimmer and All-American Max St. George has been named the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Malaysia.

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HOPE FLOATS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH

Hope Floats Foundation announces a National Water Safety Month Social Media campaign to equip families with knowledge to help prevent childhood drownings.

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Squatty Potty® Partners with Pebwick Through 2021

Squatty Potty, the global leader in toilet stools known for its viral commercial of an ice cream pooping unicorn, announces support of elite swimmers.

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Olympic Games To Become “Climate Positive” From 2030

The IOC continues to work with Olympic organizing committees to ensure that all upcoming Games are carbon-neutral, and have a reduced carbon footprint.

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Ed Accura Launches Black Swimming Association #BCStheCONVO

Charity launches to drive participation, engagement and inclusion of the BME community in aquatics.

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4x Olympic Medalist Simone Manuel and TYR Launch TYR X SIMONE Collection

4xOlympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel and TYR Sport are pleased to announce the launch of the TYR X SIMONE collection, available exclusively at SwimOutlet.com

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Hazel Drops Lifetime Best 200 IM at Liberty Last Chance

Liberty sophomore Emma Hazel swam a lifetime best in the 200 IM, narrowly missing Liberty’s all-time top 10 in school history.

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Master Spas Releases Video Starring World Champion Gymnast Aly Raisman

Win Your Day campaign highlights importance of exercise and well-being with Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas by Master Spas.

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FIU Women Deliver Dominance at South Florida Diving Invitational

The FIU diving team ended the regular season with a dominant performance at the South Florida Diving Invitational on Friday, Feb.7. 

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