Dutch women 2-for-2 in free relay World Records after 4×100 record in Doha
The women’s team from the Netherlands broke the 4×100 free relay world record, their second free relay record of the meet so far. Pictured: Femke Heemskerk.
Heemskerk Breaks Another Championship Record to Finish Dutch Nationals in Tilberg
Femke Heemskerk wrapped up an impressive Dutch Short Course Nationals on Friday with her third Championships Record in as many…
Coaches In The Netherlands Back Alberda’s Leadership
Since January Joop Alberda has been at the helm of Dutch swimming, in that time he has earned the respect of those in the swimming community…
Sjostrom Flexes Her Muscles In Eindhoven Winning The 50 Freestyle And 100 Butterfly
Sarah Sjostrom took both the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly on the first evening of the Swim Cup in Eindhoven…
Top Dutch Swimmers Preparing For 10th Swim Cup In Eindhoven
The top Dutch swimmers will be competing against many international athletes at the 10th Swim Cup in Eindhoven…
Latecomer Katinka Wins Two at Salnikov; Efimova Just Misses World Record
Katinka Hosszu won a pair of events on day 2 of the 2013 Salnikov Cup, including nearly a lifetime best in the 200 fly.
Dutch Swimmer, Living in Egypt, Signs to Swim For Utah Utes
Dutch swimmer Dorien Butter, by way of Egypt, has signed her letter to swim for the Utah Utes.
SwimSwam Exclusive Interview With Jacco Verhaeren
It was a week ago that the Swimming Australia brass, John Betrand AM and CEO Mark Anderson announced that they…
Swimming Australia to Hire Jacco Verahaeren as New Head Coach; Troy ‘Had Conversations” for Job
Double Olympic Champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo is one of Verhaeren’s biggest success stories.
Today in Swimming History, September 20th: Louisville Opens Natatorium
The Ralph R. Wright Natatorium at Louisville celebrates its 8th birthday on Friday.
Dutch 2:00 LC Freestyler Kneppers Joins Louisville Women’s Squad
The Louisville women didn’t score a single relay point at NCAA’s in 2013. That all could change in 2014. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Femke Heemskerk Breaks Meet Record to Close 2013 Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil
Femke Heemskerk (above) broke the Championship Record in the women’s 100 free and Julia Sebastian broke her 3rd Argentina National Record to close the Jose Finkel Trophy. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Ranking the NCAA Women’s Classes of 2013: #9 – #12
Madison White, a member of the 2010 Short Course World Championship Team, is headed to UCLA in the fall, leading what we ranked as the #9 class in the country. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Verschuren Withdraws From Finals Swimoff with McEvoy
Australia’s Cameron McEvoy will safely navigate to the final without a swim-off against the Netherlands’ Sebastiaan Verschuren. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Dutch National Record Holder Toussaint Signs With Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast’s Emma Svensson (above) will have an impressive new teammate during the 2013-2014 season. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)