Nashville Aquatic Club Breaks 2nd NAG Relay Record in 2 Days
The girls of the Nashville Aquatic Club broke their second National Age Group (NAG) relay record in as many days, going 4:16.34 in the 400 medley relay.
SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Think Lochte Will Enter 400 IM at U.S. Trials
Almost two-thirds of SwimSwam poll voters said they expect Ryan Lochte to attempt a defense of his 400 IM title at the U.S. Olympic Trials in just over a week.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: China Joins Open Water Olympic Field
Last week, two Chinese marathon swimmers came through in the clutch, not only qualifying for Rio through the final selection meet, but winning both the men’s and women’s events in Portugal.
Thorpe: Individual Gold Could Be Difficult For Phelps, “I Wish Him Luck”
Legendary Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe was in India this week as part of the Star Sports commentator’s panel for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the freestyle great spoke to local media about Michael Phelps’ chances at additional Olympic medals this summer.
50 Days Out From Rio: A Look At The History of the Men’s Olympic 50 Free
Today marks 50 days from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. So to commemorate, we’re looking back at every men’s medalist in the 50 freestyle throughout Olympic history.
VIDEOS: Progression Up Close – Sun Yang Since London
We at SwimSwam did some digging and pulled up a series of race videos from Sun Yang at his biggest meets since the 2012 London Olympics – and we’ve compiled them all here.
Judge In Brock Turner Sentencing Removed From Upcoming Sexual Assault Trial
Aaron Persky, the California judge under fire for what some consider a lenient sentence for former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, has been removed from hearing an upcoming sexual assault trial.
Medeiros’ Positive Test May Be Result Of Paperwork Error, Per Report
The positive doping test from Brazilian Olympic Team member Etiene Medeiros may be the result of an error in her paperwork for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) on an asthma drug, according to a Brazilian reporter.
Dagny Knutson’s Civil Case Against Former Attorney Begins Today
The civil lawsuit between former American record-holder Dagny Knutson and her former attorney Richard Foster begins today in California.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?
Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.
Volunteer Legacy: Madison Graham Commits to Tennessee
Madison Graham of the Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta has committed to swim for the Tennessee Volunteers in the fall of 2016. She is primarily a sprint freestyler, backstroker, and IMer.
SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Say Ledecky Should Skip Taper For U.S. Trials
SwimSwam readers overwhelmingly expressed their support for no taper or a limited taper for Ledecky in Omaha. 94.5% in all voted for one of those two options.
Krivshina’s 2nd WR Among 7 On Final Day of IDM Berlin
Russia’s Anna Krivshina broke her second world record of the meet to cap the final night of the German International Championships (also known as IDM, or Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften).
Repeat World Records for Zarate, Krawzow On Day 3 of IDM Berlin
Carlos Daniel Serrano Zarate and Elena Krawzow each broke their second world record of the meet on day 3 of the German International Championship, or IDM.
Lorandi Nabs 2nd World Record On Day 2 Of IDM Berlin
For the second day in a row, France’s Alodie Lorandi broke the same world record in prelims and finals – one of eight world records to drop on day 2 of the German International Championships.