Syrian Olympian Azad Al-Barazi Swims For His War Ravaged Country
Azad Al-Barazi: “I still wanted to swim, and the only reason why is for the Syrian people, for the 140,000 plus people that died, 7,000 of them children. For the economic losses and for the 3 million homes destroyed…”
Kitajima Not Ready To Retire
Despite disappointing performances at the Japan Open Olympic legend Kosuke Kitajima told the media at the competition that this wasn’t the end of his career…
Kanako Watanabe Breaks Japanese National Record in 100 Breaststroke
The Japan Open is rarely any kind of a selection meet for anything, but that seems to rarely prevent the…
Everything You Need For The Japanese Swimming Trials
The Japanese swimming trials will be taking place at the Tatsumi International Pool in Tokyo April 10-13 starting tomorrow. These trials will be Japan’s 90th swimming nationals and the selection meet for their Pan Pac roster.
Van der Burgh to Test 200 Breaststroke Waters in 2014
Olympic champion Cameron van der Burgh will be trying on a new race in 2014.
Above the surface – photo vault
Closing out the end of the calendar year is a good time to look back on some of the images…
Revenge of the Nerds, Part 2: All-Time Men’s Olympic Medal Winners
It’s no secret that Michael Phelps sits atop the Olympic medal heap – but by how much? And just how strong is the American men’s legacy?
Nerding Out: All-Time Leaders in World Championship Medal Counts
If Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte were their own country at World Championships, they’d sit in 6th place in the total gold medal count for all sports, both men and women.
Aloha in Pictures: Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault
It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races. The 2013 Waikiki Roughwater Swim draws swimmer from around the globe. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi – Mainstone and Bell champs at Waikiki Roughwater Swim
The 44th Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim draws a global crowd to one of the world’s most amazing open water swimming races. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Kitajima’s in: Huge Field 2013 Waikiki Roughwater Swim
2012 Waikiki Roughwater Swim champion Rhys Mainstone is the top seed for tomorrow’s race. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Salo: Tentative USC Men vs. Trojan Postgrads Meet on Schedule
Dave Salo, who always keeps things interesting, has announced a tentative dual meet between the Trojan postgrad group and the USC men’s squad.
Looking Back at the Career of Brenton Rickard
On August 5th, a day after the 2013 FINA World Championships concluded Australian breaststroker Brenton Rickard decided it was time to call it a career… (Photo Credit, Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Asian Report – Day 2 – Swan Sets Second Pakistani Record of Meet
Kosuke Hagino finished second last night in the 400m freestyle. He will advance to two finals tomorrow night after his solid semi-final performances on day 2. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Christian Sprenger Teases Breaststroke World Championship Final – Video Interview
(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
