Stratton: Dues Increase Most Important Item at HOD Vote
Based on conversation both here on SwimSwam and elsewhere, the USA Swimming-proposed dues increase is certainly the most heated topic…
USA Swimming Passes Legislation Restricting Coach-Swimmer Relationships
USA Swimming has passed legislation that restricts certain coach-athlete relationships (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USC’s Catherine Vogt and Haley Anderson Honored at US Aquatic Sports Awards
Haley Anderson and Catherine Vogt won two awards at last nights US Aquatics Sport Awards. (Photo Credit: Haley Anderson)
Crimson’s Alex Meyer Honored with 2013 Fran Crippen Memorial Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year Award
Crimson’s Alex Meyer has been honored with the Fran Crippen Memorial Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year Award for the third consecutve year. Meyer represented the United States in the 10K and 25K races at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis)
Stephanie Rice Eyeing 2014 Commonwealth Games for Swimming Swan Song
Stephanie Rice is considering one more go at swimming before retiring. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katie Ledecky Wins ‘Performance Award’ at USAS Convention
Katie Ledecky (center) beat Lotte Friis (left) and Lauren Boyle (right) to win the women’s 1500 free in Barcelona in one of the best racesever. (Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
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…
Setting the Stage for NCAA Division III’s 2013-2014 Season
A quick who’s who of the DIII swim world for both men and women in the upcoming 2013-14 season. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: Nolan, Kremer Shoulder Load for Stanford
David Nolan scored 57 individual points and swam on four relays for the Cardinal last year at NCAA’s. What will he do for an encore? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Now One Swimmer Richer
The Gators’ Hall of Fame is now one swimmer richer, with the induction of former Gator Harrison “Harry” Wilder in the Hall of Fame class of 2014. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Emily Kopas Gets Second Entry on the USA Swimming Junior National Team
Floridia Emily Kopas has been added as a 7th member of the 2013-2014 Junior National Team in the 200 breaststroke. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
TCU Completely Refreshes Coaching Staff For 2013-2014 Season
TCU, after a bit of a facelift to their natatorium, have given a bit of a facelift to their coaching staff as well. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries – Open Water Swimming in Northern Michigan
Locals Sophia Thompson (left) 12, 1mile swim, 1st in age group. Ali Schwein (right) 16, 1 mile 5th in age group (Photo courtesy of Jake Bright
Swimming Australia Seeking IPC Clarification Over Freney Snub
Swimming Australia is up-in-arms in early September after Jacqueline Freney has been overlooked by the International Paralympic Committee in their nominees for…
Sporting Organizations Motivated to Keep ITCs Up and Running
Earlier this week it was reported by the BBC that British Swimming will continue to adjust their budget and funding structure with the latest move effecting the intensive training centres (ITC) in both Swansea and Stirling…(Photo by David Crawford / www.stillsport.com)