Swimmer Pearson, Diver Davis Named To Ohio State Hall of Fame
Swimmer Nancy Pearson and diver Chelsea Davis have been named as part of Ohio State’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2017, the school announced today.
Matt Bowe Joining Ohio State As Associate Head Coach
The game of Big Ten coaching musical chairs continues, with former Indiana assistant Matt Bowe taking over as associate head coach at Ohio State.
How Swimmers Tapered in 1968 – George Haines Training (Video)
Here’s a cool blast from the past: the International Swimming Hall of Fame has published a 1960’s-era documentary featuring some early training philosophies concerning the all-important concept of “taper.”
Missy Franklin Won’t Swim US Nationals After Double Shoulder Surgery
Two-time Olympian Missy Franklin won’t compete in major national or international competition this summer after surgeries on both of her shoulders.
British Swimmer, Coach Clive Rushton Passes At Age 69
British Olympic swimmer and longtime coach Clive Rushton has passed away from cancer at the age of 69.
Guy, O’Connor, Walker-Hebborn Bumped Off Overbooked Flight to Monaco
Three of Great Britain’s bigger stars missed the opening day of the Mare Nostrum tour opener in Monaco after they were bumped off of an overbooked flight.
Miguel Cagnoni Elected President of Brazilian Swimming Federation
Brazil’s CBDA, the national governing body for aquatic sports in the nation, has elected a new president: Miguel Cagnoni, who ran under the platform of “innovation and transparency.”
New Olympic Events Won’t Change USA Swimming Worlds Selections in 2017
The IOC’s addition of the men’s 800 and women’s 1500 freestyles as Olympic events won’t change USA Swimming’s selection procedures for the 2017 World Championships, but will have an impact on U.S. National Team selection for 2017-2018.
Seattle Area Coach Caught Molesting Swimmer On Surveillance Cams
A swim coach in Washington state has been arrested and charged with molesting a 13-year-old girl, and authorities say the alleged action was recorded on surveillance video.
Aquatics Passes Athletics For Most Finals At 2020 Olympics
With additions of three more medal events at the 2020 Olympics, the discipline of aquatics will overtake athletics for the most total Olympic finals, 49 to 48.
2020 Olympics To Lower Swimmer Quota By 22 Athletes
The International Olympic Committee made several sweeping announcements about the 2020 Tokyo Games this morning, among them some adjustments to athlete quotas in a number of sports designed to bring greater gender balance to the next Olympics.
FINA: We Will Not Recognize Results of Brazilian Federation Elections
FINA, the international governing body for swimming, has told the Brazilian swimming federation that it won’t recognize the results of the Brazilian federation elections scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Two Swimmers File Title IX Suit Against Lock Haven University
Two swimmers are among eight student-athletes filing a lawsuit against Lock Haven University for alleged “intentional discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title IX.”
Ryan Lochte and Fiancee Welcome Baby Boy Caiden Zane On June 8
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his fiancee, model Kayla Rae Reid, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in the early hours of Thursday, June 8th.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Jay Litherland’s Insane Double
Jay Litherland has long been known for his closing speed. His national breakout moment – running down defending Olympic champ Ryan Lochte to make the U.S. Olympic team in the 400 IM last summer – is maybe the best example, but last weekend, Litherland took it to the next level.