VIDEO: Meredith Novack Looks Back at Double Auau Channel Swim Record By 44 Minutes in First Attempt
In September, open water endurance swimming star Meredith Novack not only became the first woman to ever do a back-and-forth crossing of…
Three Australian Age Records Broken on Friday at 2014 Australian Age Championships
Friday marked the second-to-last day of the so-called ‘able-bodied’ portion of the 2014 Australian Age Championships, with the multi-class para…
Stanford’s 36-Year Diving Coach Schavone Announces Retirement
For the second time in as many years, another legend of collegiate diving has announced his retirement. Dr. Rick Schavone of…
Florida Gators Sign Distance Freestyler Ben Lawless Out of Maryland
Ben Lawless signs his National Letter of Intent to swim for the Florida Gators.
Bentley will be UWM’s Fastest Backstroke Recruit In History
Sara Bentley from Ames, Iowa is the fastest backstroke recruit in Wisconsin-MIlwaukee history.
Vinny Marciano Breaks 50 Yard Back National Age Group Record in Clearwater
12-year old Vinny Marciano has broken his 2nd National Age Group Record in as many days this week in Clearwater, Florida…
Tampa Breaststroker Donahue Graduates High School Early, Signs with Florida
Ally Donahue, left, graduated high school a year early and will enroll at the University of Florida.
Twelve Swimmers/Divers Make the 2013-14 Winter Academic All-Ivy Team
The Ivy League released its list of student-athletes selected for 2013-14 Academic All-Ivy honors in its winter sports today. Of the 80 members of the Academic All-Ivy roster, six men and six women came from Swimming & Diving.
Alanna Bowles Grabs 4th Win at Australian Age Championships
Day 4 of the 2014 Australian Age Championships in Sydney, Australia, saw a clear star of the meet emerge, specifically…
Indiana Adds Australian Olympic Diver Connor in Spring Signing Period
Indiana diving coach Drew Johansen has signed his biggest recruit since taking over the historic program.
Brazilian Olympic Silver Medalist Thiago Pereira Signs New Endorsement Deal
Brazil’s Thiago Pereira is the newest signee for Speedo, jumping over from Arena.
Australian Swimmers Welcome Royal Couple To Sydney
Alicia Coutts, Kenneth To, Bobby Hurley, Matthew Abood and Andrew Abood all attended a reception for the arrival of Prince William, Duchess Kate and their son Prince George…
Vinny Marciano Breaks Michael Andrew’s NAG Record in 50 Free
Michael Andrew (left) was on hand in Clearwater, Florida to watch Vinny Marciano (right) break his National Age Group Record.
SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/16/2014
There were a lot of new names this week; some were finishing short course season, some were getting started with long course. Read below to find out who made the WWAGS Daring Dozen for the weekend of April 11-13, 2014.
Cameron van der Burgh Receives Prestigious National Order of Ikhamanga
Cameron van der Burgh has been awarded a National Order in South Africa, one of 54 recipients in 2014.