Open Water Star Alex Meyer Out of Pan Am Games
Alex Meyer, who became the first American in any sport to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, has been removed…
Pan American Games Allows 14 Swimmers over Cap, Rights a Wrong
The UANA, the overseeing organization of the Pan American Games, has taken a slight backtrack from their previous decision to…
France's Hugues Duboscq Changing Coaches
French breaststroke champion Hugues Duboscq has parted ways with his long-time coach Christos Paparrodopoulos after a disastrous 2011 World Championship meet…
Decision on "Rule 45" Olympic Ban to be Decided Thursday; New HGH Test Could be Ready for 2012 Olympics
There are two upcoming stories to watch over the next few months for those interested in keeping the sport clean….
Janet Evans Signs Sponsorship Deal with Umii Products
When Dara Torres made her comeback prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she was flooded with sponsorship opportunities. It’s no…
Germany Announces Entries for 2011 FINA World Cup Series
Germany has announced which swimmers they will be sending to each of the stops of the 2011 FINA/Arena World Cup…
Di Carli, Deibler Brothers Light Up Hamburg Sprint Cup in Germany
The elite, sprint trio of the German National Team, Marco Di Carli, Steffen Deibler, and Markus Deibler, kicked off the…
A Different Model for Open Water Swimming – NASCAR
So let’s talk about open water swimming. Not about the safety, not about one race, but the sporting of the…
In Briefs: Matthew Bartlett Dropped from Pan Ams Roster
USA Swimming updated it’s 2011 Pan American Games roster over the weekend, and 200 butterflier Matthew Bartlett has been removed…
In Briefs: NBAC's Chris Brady, Olympic Finalist Jason Dunford Join Pro Duel 1 Lineup
The Pro Duel Meet 1, which will be hosted by the University of Michigan on November 16th & 17th, has…
Emily Brunemann Wins Second-Straight 10k, Germans Take Home Big Cash
Sunday, in the final race of the FINA open water 10km World Cup series in Hong Kong, American Emily Brunemann…
In Briefs: Fugitive Pennsylvania Swim Coach Surrenders in Louisiana
Ray Novak, a former assistant swimming coach at Upper Burrell High School in Western Pennsylvania, has turned himself in to…
Kenrick Monk Lies About Hit and Run; Actually Injures Elbow Falling Off Skateboard
On Wednesday, the news broke that Australian National Team swimmer Kenrick Monk was hit by a car while riding his…
WADA Publishes 2012 Prohibited List; Clenbuterol Remains Illegal at Any Dosage
The World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee (WADA) has released their list of prohibited substances that will take effect January 1,…
London Aquatics Centre Completed, DesignBoom.com Posts Stunning Interior Pictures
With 156 days to go until the 2012 British Olympic Trials, and 301 until the 2012 Summer Olympics officially commence,…