Hasegawa Breaks Jr WR In 200 Fly With World-Leading 2:06.29
In a banner morning for young butterflyers in Japan, both 200 fly junior world records fell on Saturday of Japanese nationals. Suzaka Hasegawa broke the women’s record with a 2:06.29.
2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
The third of six stops on the 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series begins today in Mesa, Arizona. Melanie Margalis and Daiya Seto lead the points, but the tour is as close as it’s been in recent memory as it churns toward the halfway point.
Brazil Names Prado Swim Federation Head Until Elections
With former swimming federation president Coaracy Nunes embroiled in a slew of fraud and embezzlement allegations, Brazil has named Ricardo Prado as the new “general coordinator of sports” for its aquatics federation.
Colorado Passes Bill Offering In-State Tuition To Team USA Athletes
Colorado’s state government has passed a bill allowing U.S. National Team athletes to benefit from in-state tuition if they train in Colorado. Colorado governor John Hickenlooper is expected to sign the bill Thursday, according to the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Australian IPC Champs Team Includes 7 Rio Gold Medalists
Australia officially named its roster for this summer’s IPC World Championships this week, including 7 Paralympic gold medalists from 2016…
Former Bridgeport Coach Sean Raffile Arrested Again
Former University of Bridgeport swim coach Sean Raffile has been arrested again, his second arrest in 6 weeks. This second incident was officially listed as a “violation of protective order.”
SwimSwam Pulse: 76% Say Dressel is Best Yards Swimmer Ever
More than three-quarters of SwimSwam voters crowned Florida’s Caeleb Dressel the greatest swimmer in the history of the short course yards format.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Gabriele Detti & Italy-Australia Dual
Disclaimer: BlueSeventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…
Jennie Johansson Breaks Swedish 100 BR Record With 1:06.30
Jennie Johansson has broken her own Swedish record in the 100 breast, going 1:06.30 to end the Stockholm Open.
Studd & FSU Using Metrics Testing For Fast Start To New Coaching Staff
We caught up with new Florida State skipper Neal Studd to get his take on year 1 in Tallahassee – and how he used technology and data collection to speed up the “getting to know you” process.
Efimova, Kostin Hit World #1s on Day 1 Of Russian Nationals
It was the sprinters who came up with the best performances on day 1 of Russian nationals, with Yulia Efimova hitting a new world #1 time in the 50 breast and Oleg Kostin doing the same in the 50 fly.
Ledecky Wins Honda Sport Award, Is Finalist For Honda Cup
Katie Ledecky has been selected as the swimming & diving winner of the Honda Sport Award, making her a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year award and Honda Cup.
Li Bingjie Hits World-Leading 4:02.52 in 400 Free To Open Chinese Nats
Li Bingjie went 4:02.52 in the 400 free to lead the world ranks by a good three and a half seconds, while Sun Yang also hit a world-leading time on day 1 of Chinese Nationals.
Ryan Lochte Sues Sponsor For Going Back On $125K Deal
Ryan Lochte is filing suit against a headache medication company for backing out on a sponsorship deal worth $125,000, according to the New York Post.
Cincy Swimming Alum, Benefactor Bill Keating Passes Away
Longtime swimming benefactor and former standout swimmer Bill Keating has passed away from cancer at the age of 63.