Three-Time British Olympian Caitlin McClatchey To Retire
Three-time British Olympian and multi-time international medallist Caitlin McClatchey announced her retirement from competitive swimming Wednesday.
2015 European Games Day 2 Finals: Steenbergen Matches Semi’s Time for 100 Free Gold
The Inaugural European Games continue today with an exciting line-up of finals, including the women’s 400 freestyle and men’s 200 breaststroke from Baku.
European Games; Day Two Prelims
Maria Astashkina the next step in her attempt to sweep the breaststroke events qualifying with the top time in the women’s 200 breaststroke…
Jeanette Ottesen and Marco Loughran Injured After Assault In Denmark
An alleged road rage incident on Sunday in Copenhagen, Denmark has left Danish Olympic swimmer Jeanette Ottesen and her boyfriend Marco Loughran injured.
Izotov Reigns at St. Petersburg Cup, But Will Not Swim Individually at 2015 Worlds
The St. Petersburg Cup was in full swing in Russia over the weekend, where key members of the Russian team…
WKU All-American Schwingenschlogl, Laemmler Transfer To Mizzou
WKU’s All-American breaststroker, Fabian Schwingenschlogl, and backstroker Nadine Laemmler will be transferring to the University of Missouri.
Two German age records fall on day 1 of European Games, one new and one ancient
The opening day of the first-ever European Games saw two young German swimmers break new ground with age group records.
Marrit Steenbergen: Why the Dutch relays are suddenly among the scariest in the world
The 15-year-old Steenbergen rattled the Junior World Record in semifinals. Could she and the Dutch rattle world record-holders Australia in the 4×100 free relay in Kazan or Rio?
NCAA Champ Gkolomeev Taking Pre-Kazan Camp With ADN Swim Project
Kristian Gkolomeev is just one of the notable names on the ADN Swim Project’s roster slated to compete at the 2015 French Open in early July.
Fastest 200 Yard Freestyler in History Simon Burnett Hired at UofPacific
The fastest 200 yard freestyle in swimming history, Simon Burnett, has been hired as an assistant coach by the University of…
2015 European Games: Chupkov, Steenbergen Scare Jr World Records
Follow along for live updates from the first day of the inaugural European Games.
European Games; Day One Prelims
Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands and Arina Openysheva of Russia both hit the wall in a time of 55.18, tying for this morning’s fastest qualifying time in the women’s 100 freestyle…
Villaecija Just Out-touches Belmonte for 2015 Spanish 5k Open Water Title
The 2015 Spanish Open Water Nationals continued yesterday, with competitors taking to Lake Banyoles just outside of Barcelona to contest…
European Games Preview
Many events in Baku should be tightly contested including the women’s 100 freestyle where Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands comes in with the top time…
10 Misconceptions About Swimming
Swimming seems like an ideal sport, right? Not so fast. Just getting in the pool and swimming is not necessarily the key to unlocking all of its potential benefits.