Michael Andrew to Compete at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Michael Andrew, the youngest professional swimmer ever, is racing at The Fastest Man in Texas Shootout in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday, November 9th, for a chance to win $10,001. (Image courtesy of TA)
Engine Swimwear Drives into USA Market With New Head Designer
After recently launching into North America, Australian born company Engine has recently appointed revered designer Britta Cabanos to head up their Design Department as Swimwear Design Director. Britta will join former champion, USA Olympic swimmer Roque Santos, Director & Partner of Engine USA. (Image courtesy of Engine)
Franklin, Lochte Named USOC Athletes of the Month for August
Missy Franklin’s 6 World Championship gold medals in Barcelona were the most ever won by a woman. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
USA Swimming Requesting Increase in Dues Inflation Rate For Decade Beginning in 2015
The House of Delegates will be presented with a resolution increasing the rate by which dues will increase for the next decade.
Important Issues Addressed at the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates met this past Friday to vote on items submitted by USA swimming members. (Photo: USA Swimming Logo)
California Bill SB 131 Passes in Assembly Despite USA Swimming, Catholic Church Lobbying
SB 131 has passed its first house, the California Assembly, and now moves on to the Senate. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katherine Drabot Adds 4th Event to Junior National Team Enscription
Katherine Drabot from Ozaukee Aquatics has been added to the Junior National Team roster in a 4th event. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
USA Swimming Updates Jr. National Roster to Correct Errors; Turner, Albertoli, Stuart Added
The Dayton Raiders’ Brock Turner is one of three swimmers added to the Junior National Team. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
Mania, Godsoe, Alexandrov, and Schneider Seeking Raia Rapida Repeat
World Championship silver medalist Eugene Godsoe is part of the defending champion American squad that will travel back to Rio this month. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
SwimMAC Athlete, Nicholas Andrade, Fights Back From Tragic Accident
Nicholas Andrade, a SwimMAC athlete, suffered a tragic driving accident visiting family in Brazil. He sustained a broken neck and trauma to his spinal cord. For SwimMAC athletes, alumni, and friends, you can show your support by participating in the 1st Annual Team Nick 5k. (Image courtesy of Prayers for Nick Andrade)
Natalie Coughlin Falls to Danica Patrick in “Chopped” Sports Stars Final
Natalie Coughlin traded in her familiar swim suit for a less familiar chef’s coat in Tuesday’s airing of Chopped on the Food Network. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Second Edition of Fast Lane Meet Set for September 29th
Adam Mania was a part of the 2012 Raio Rapido “Fast Lane” meet in Brazil that won a huge cash prize. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Publishes Youth Olympics Selection Procedures
Minnesota’s Kiera Janzen is one of only two Americans who medaled at the first edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2010. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINA Unveils 2014 Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Procedure
Chad le Clos is the greatest Youth Olympics success story in swimming, having won a World Short Course title later that year, and ending up with Olympic gold in 2011, and double gold at Worlds in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 Junior National Team
Gunnar Bentz is one of a handful of swimmers who is doing junior/senior double duty this year. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)