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…
Australian Swimming Praised By Winning Edge; Spurned By Courier
On the same day two Australian media sources are reporting two very different views of the Australian National Swim Team….
Aussie Olympians out and about for GO Swim Month 2013
After a successful start in the sunny state, the GO Swim Month activities will soon move south with the Jones Tempe Torpedoes Swimming Club in New South Wales hosting dual World Champion James Magnussen on Friday October 11.
The Missile Returns Home
World champion and Olympic silver medallist James “the Missile” Magnussen hails from Port Macquarie and will be returning home to spend…
2014 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series More Than Just a Competition
In what was a very difficult 2012-2013 season for Australian Swimming one of the brightest spots was the creation of…
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)
AOC Hands Down ‘Final Warning,’ But Otherwise No Further Punishment Against Australian Swimmers
The Australian Olympic Committee has issued a final warning under threat of Olympic suspension, but no further sanctions against the 6 members of the Olympic 400 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
‘Stilnox Six’ to Face Punishment from Australian Olympic Committee on Friday
The Australian Olympic Committee is expected to announce additional punishment on Friday afternoon. (Photo Courtesy: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
2013 World Championships Video Highlights – FINA Thanks You
Cameron van der Burgh, 50 breaststroke World Champion, is one of the many stars in this gorgeous super slow motion highlights video. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Swim and Shine, Do Not Give In – Swimming Psych Up Video
James Magnussen (featured image, Olympic ink) is a swimmer who does not give in. After a disappointing 2012 Olympic Games, Magnussen returned to the top of the men’s 100m free mountain, winning the 2013 FINA World Championship in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Magnussen Wins 100m free in Einhoven, 45.6 – FINA World Cup Video
Complete race footage courtesy of Universal Sports Network (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Hosszu, Kromowidjojo and le Clos Set World Marks in Eindhoven
Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu started the meet off with roar in prelims swim breaking the 200 IM world record breaking American Julia Smit’s 2009 record of 2:04.60 by posting a time of 204.39… (Courtesy of FINA)
Nearly Half of all World Championships Medals were won in Arena swimsuits
Arena Athlete, Ruta Meilutyte, reacts with emotion after breaking the 100 meters breaststroke world record at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcleona, Spain. Almost half of all medals awarded in the pool and open water went to swimmers wearing Arena suits. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Start Lists Unveiled for Eindhoven World Cup, Katinka Has 11 Entries
Just days after winning two World Championships, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu is back to her insane racing schedules. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Team USA 400 Medley Relay Discusses DQ – Post Race Interview
Men’s 4×100 medley relay, Team USA disqualified (DQ), post race interview is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
