Lewis, Aussies Clean Up on Day 2 of Commonwealth Youth Games
Clyde Lewis and the Australians dominated day 2 of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa, winning 6 of 10 events.
College Swimming Previews: Cox, Frosh Aim to Keep #7 Texas Rising
Junior Madisyn Cox has been unstoppable since moving to Austin for college, and the Texas IM corps appears to be growing up around her.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Versatile Clyde Lewis Showing Up For Australia
In the post-Michael-Phelps-in-Beijing world, versatility in swimming has never been so highly valued. Meet Clyde Lewis, who is carrying that banner for Australia at the junior level.
World Champ Marco Koch Honored By Banner at Home Pool
After winning a World Championships gold medal this summer, Marco Koch returned to his home city of Darmstadt to a new honor: a banner celebraing his achievements in his home pool.
FINA Sends Out Official Interpretation of IM Freestyle Rules
FINA has sent a memo to all of the world’s swimming federations spelling out the official interpretation of IM rules that will disallow the underwater technique used by Ryan Lochte to win gold at the 2015 World Championships.
College Swimming Previews: Bentz Fills Big Shoes for #7 Georgia
Gunnar Bentz will try to fill the shoes of two perennial All-Americans in Nic Fink and Chase Kalisz.
Tickets now available for 2016 European Championships, order link here
Press release: Your exclusive pre-sale window to buy tickets for the London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships is now open
Russian Sports Ministry Unhappy With Worlds Production, Coaching Proposals Coming Soon
Last week, experts within Russia’s Ministry of Sports met to check in on the progress of various sporting teams heading into next year’s Rio Olympic Games, and swimming didn’t exactly get a glowing review.
Gichard, Lewis shine on first day of Commonwealth Youth Games
New Zealand’s Bobbi Gichard and Australia’s Clyde Lewis led a charge from Oceania at the opening day of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.
Femke Heemskerk moving to France to join coach Philippe Lucas
Mirroring a move she made before the 2012 Olympic Games, Dutch freestyler Femke Heemskerk will move to France and join renowned coach Philippe Lucas for the final year leading up to the 2016 Olympics.
Gubecka earns Australian Open Water Swimmer of Year Honor (Video Interview)
Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges. Press release courtesy of Swimming Australia: For only the second time in history, the coveted…
Maddison Elliott named Aussie Paralympic Swimmer of Year (Video Interview)
Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges. Press release courtesy of Swimming Australia: For only the second time in history, the coveted…
Campbell, Seebohm Share Australian Swimmer of Year Award (Video Interview)
Video courtesy of Swimming Australia, Ltd. Edited for SwimSwam by Coleman Hodges. Press release courtesy of Swimming Australia: For only the second…
Aquazot breaststroker Catherine Lowengrub commits to LSU Tigers
LSU has made its first foray into the recruiting market of the high school class of 2016, nabbing California breaststroker Catherine Lowengrub.
College Swimming Previews: Relays, Sprinters Great For #8 NC State
With one of just three returning 18-second 50 freestylers in the nation and a loaded sprint corps, NC State looks to overcome a successful yet heartbreaking 2015 postseason.