WADA To Consider Re-Suspending Russia After Missed Data Deadline
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a committee meeting on January 14 to weigh a potential re-suspension and other sanctions after Russia failed to meet a December 31 deadline for turning over anti-doping information.
RUSADA Head Calls On Vladimir Putin To Help Turn Over Data
The director of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has publicly appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for help in getting Russian officials to turn over doping data ahead of a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) deadline.
2018 Swammy Awards: U.S. Coach of the Year Dave Durden
Durden’s men won two individual and three relay gold medals at the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships, including a backstroke sweep from Ryan Murphy.
2018 Swammy Awards: High School Team of the Year Fossil Ridge Girls
To see all of our 2018 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here. 2018 High School Team of the Year:…
SwimSwam Pulse: 39% Expect No Hugo This Season, 38% Predict Him To Cal
Former Auburn standout Hugo Gonzalez spoke to Spanish media earlier this month, suggesting he was working to compete in the NCAA again this season and naming Cal and Florida as his favorite destinations. Still, 39.5% of SwimSwam voters said they didn’t expect him to swim in the NCAA this season, while another 38.8% said he would be swimming for Cal by the end of the season.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Seto Takes Over SC IM Throne
When one thinks of IM streaks, the first names to come to mind are Michael Phelps (winner of four straight Olympic 200 IM titles from 2004 to 2016) and Ryan Lochte (winner of four straight long course world titles from 2009 to 2015). But Perhaps the unheralded third member of the IM dynasty trio is Daiya Seto, who has now won three straight short course world titles in the 400 IM.
Peaty to FINA: ‘Ban Me… They Know They Can’t’
British world and Olympic champion breaststroker Adam Peaty took a bold shot at the international swimming federation, telling BBC Sport that FINA knows it can’t ban its athletes without losing support.
FINA Denies That It Threatened Bans, Solicited Money From ISL
On the heels of the International Swimming League (ISL) Summit, FINA has released a statement correcting what it calls “inaccuracies” – chief among them, FINA denies that it threatened athletes with competition bans and that it requested $50 million from the ISL to approve their meet.
WATCH: Swim Cup Lausanne Live Stream
The 2018 Swim Cup Lausanne is broadcasting live on Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21.
Hinsdale, Illinois School District Cuts Swimming, Water Polo, Football
In the wake of a failed budget referendum, Hinsdale Central and South high schools in the western suburubs of Chicago have officially cut not only their boys and girls swimming and water polo teams, they’ve also eliminated their football programs.
House Report Reveals Failures By USOC To Protect Athletes
A report from Congress created after a yearlong investigation into the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and its national governing bodies showed “a number of breakdowns and failures in the system to protect athletes.”
USA Swimming Announces Executive Team Appointments and Promotions
USA Swimming announced today the year-end promotion of several individuals across the organization in its continued effort to enhance internal and external membership and stakeholder services.
11-Time World Champ Missy Franklin Retires
Five-time Olympic champ and 11-time World champ Missy Franklin has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 23.
2018 Swammy Awards: Viral Video – The Year of the Vlog
This year, in lieu of one single video getting the nod for our Viral Video Swammy, we’re looking at a broader trend in sports fan engagement.
Adrian, Neal Head Veteran-Heavy U.S. Team for 2019 Pan American Games
USA Swimming has announced a 35-person roster for the 2019 Pan American Games, headed by a number of notable Olympic veterans.