Libby Trickett Announces Retirement After Gold-Medal Comeback
Libby Trickett, one of the most famous Australian swimmers in the modern generation, has been forced back into retirement by injury. (Photo: Michiel Jelijs).
IOC Approves Coventry for Athletes Commission; Rejects Adding Medals
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry will be sworn in Wednesday by the IOC; and the stroke 50’s took a huge blow for their Olympic hopes. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michael Andrew, Pro Swimming Preview, Gold Medal Minute Video
June 10th, 2013, fourteen year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew, signed his first endorsement deal, officially making him the youngest swimmer in United States history to turn professional.
Britain’s Bochmann Pulls Out of World University Games
British Swimming’s World University Games roster is down to 10 on Wednesday morning. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Canada: Savard breaks national record; new para performance coach hired
Katerine Savard was the top performer at this weekend’s Canada Cup in Montreal. Savard broke the Canadian record in the…
Michigan Men to Swim 8 Meets at Home, Including Big Ten Champs, in Title Defense Season
The University of Michigan will have a tall task to replace all of the relay points they’re losing, but they’ll at least have the support of their home crowd to do it. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Italy Sending Sizable 29-Swimmer Roster to World Championships
The Italian Federation is one of the last major programs to announce their 2013 World Championships roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Russian Swimmer Suspended Two Years for Anabolic Steroids
A promising young Russian sprinter has tested positive for a historically-significant steroid. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Peter Verhoef New Assistant Coach at Queens University, Video Interview
Peter Verhoef has been hired as an assistant at Queens University in Charlotte, as head swim coach Jeff Dugdale has been promoted to Director of Aquatics. The university felt that this position was vital with the completion of the university’s new Levine Center. (Image courtesy of Queens University)
Allison Schmitt and Johnny Manziel Named SEC Athletes of the Year
Allison Schmitt has been named the SEC’s female athlete of the year. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Nationals – One more look
Chase Kalisz on his way to the men’s 400 IM title. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Woessner Explains Safe Sports Investigation Process; No Knowingly False Reports
USA Swimming SafeSport Director Susan Woessner explains the process further, and shares that to date, there have been no knowingly false abuse reports.
Christy: Utah Admits Winslow Should Have Been Fired in 2012
At the press conference held today by Utah State University President David Pershing and Athletic Director Chris Hill, they revealed…
Hamilton, McClatchey Among 11 for British WUGs Team
LSU’s Craig Hamilton is among 11 British swimmers being sent to Russia for the World University Games. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin to Take 2nd American Spot in 50 Backstroke at Worlds
Despite media reports, Missy Franklin will be entered in the 50 backstroke for the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)