Edgewood’s Rodriguez to Take On 200 Free/200 IM Double At WI State Meet
In what’s becoming a tradition for top high school talents in Wisconsin, Edgewood junior Kelly Rodriguez will swim the 200 free and 200 IM back-to-back at the state meet.
Sweden Announces Criteria For Its Talent Development Program
Sweden has announced its criteria and schedule for its Talent Development Program for the 2017 season.
SwimSwam Pulse: Only 27.8% Predict Double Auburn Wins Over Alabama
SwimSwam’s weekly poll saw almost half of votes favor the Alabama men, but it was Auburn that swept both men’s and women’s duals this weekend at home.
Ronald Dalmacio Adds 200 Yard Back NAG at Kevin Perry Meet
12-year-old Ronald Dalmacio added a second 11-12 National Age Group (NAG) record for the weekend, going 1:53.33 to sneak under the 200 yard back NAG.
Brazil Confirms 2016 National Meets, 2017 Selection Procedures
Brazil’s swimming federation has confirmed it will run the three more major national championship events of 2016, despite the federation suspending its finances amidst some turmoil.
Brazil’s Federal Prosecutors Call CBDA Statement ‘Distortion of Facts’
Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry responded to a statement from the nation’s aquatic sports federation, calling it “false” and a “distortion of facts.”
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Double 18s For Held In Upset of Texas
For the past two seasons, the Texas Longhorns have been the undisputed power in the NCAA. But on Friday night, a new gunslinger rolled into town and upset the power balance with two 18-second shots. His name: Ryan Held.
FINA Bylaw Changes Modify OW Team Races, Mandate Wetsuits Below 18°
Some updates to FINA’s bylaws will turn open water team races into true relay events at the World Championships and mandate the use of wetsuits when racing in water 18° C or below.
Sarah Sjostrom Splits With Coach Carl Jenner
Swedish world record-holder and Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjöström has parted ways with her longtime coach Carl Jenner.
Madison Central Wins 9 of 11 Events For 4th Straight MS Class II Title
Madison Central High School won 9 of 11 events and broke 4 state records to cap its 4th-straight Mississippi state title in Class II.
Tupelo Boys Win 10th Straight Mississippi Class II State Title
The boys of Tupelo High School won two relay titles and broke state records in the medley en route to a 10th-straight Mississippi Class II state title.
Brazilian Federation Suspends Salaries And National Championships
In response to allegations of fraud and the removal of 4 officials (including federation President Coaracy Nunes), the Brazilian swimming federation has suspended payments to its employees and the organizing of national championship events.
Coleman, Johansson Blocked From Competing With Swedish National Team
Swedish Olympians Michelle Coleman and Jennie Johansson have been blocked from competing with their country’s national team, though they have not been officially suspended.
Correios Renews Sponsorship of Brazilian Federation, But At Lower Rate
Correios, the Brazilian postal service, has renewed its sponsorship deal with the Brazilian swimming federation, but at a lower price than the previous deal.
Hosszu Wins 3 On Day 1 Of Short Course Hungarian Nationals
Katinka Hosszu won three finals and qualified through three more semifinals on opening night of Hungary’s Short Course National Championships.