IOC Releases Anti-Doping Rules for 2016 Rio Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee has released a rulebook of its anti-doping policies for next summer’s Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, complete with testing policies and potential punishments.
2015 FINA Junior World Champs: Shoults crushes 400 free at day 1 finals
Grant Shoults exploded for the first gold medal of Junior Worlds, blasting a 3:48.91 in the 400 free.
Ruck’s rapid relay split a game-changer for Canada at Jr Worlds day 1
Taylor Ruck has been an intriguing junior prospect at the domestic level for several years now. But this summer’s Junior World Championships seem to be serving notice that Ruck has arrived on an even bigger stage.
Tamsin Cook breaks 200 free meet record leading off Jr World Record-setting relay
Australia’s Tamsin Cook pulled off a 2-for-1 on opening night of FINA’s Junior World Championships, breaking the championship record in the 100 free while leading off the junior world record-setting 4×100 free relay.
2015 FINA Junior World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Preview
Turkey’s Viktoria Zeynep Gunes could be chasing a sweep of the breaststrokes this week. She’s the second seed in the girls 50 breast on day 1.
Serbian Water Polo player Nikola Radjen suspended 4 years for cocaine use
Serbian Water Polo player Nikola Radjen’s suspension has been announced as 4 years, per FINA. Radjen tested positive for cocaine earlier this year.
IOC President supports lifetime doping bans, but admits they aren’t legally possible
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach talked anti-doping in a press conference last week, noting that although he would support lifetime bans for doping, they wouldn’t hold up legally.
Kelowna AquaJets terminate coach Lois Daigneault over undisclosed suspension
Canada’s Kelowna AquaJets swim club has fired new head coach Lois Daigneault after news surfaced that Daigneault was under a 7-year suspension by USA Swimming, a suspension the club says she never disclosed.
Kathleen Hersey among 5 inducted into Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame
U.S. Olympian Kathleen Hersey is one of five figures inducted into the Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Six more individual world records highlight second half of World Deaf Swimming Championships
Six individual world records fell over the final three days of the World Deaf Swimming Championships, along both three relay marks.
Mark Ruffalo introduces ‘The Longest Swim’ for water testing & sustainability (Video)
Open Water swimmer Ben Lecomte plans to swim from Tokyo to San Francisco while testing pacific water quality, and actor Mark Ruffalo has publicly endorsed the swim.
Marcelo Chierighini drops 48.43 in 100 free to close Jose Finkel Trophy
Marcelo Chierighini won a tight 100 free battle to highlight the final night of the 2015 Jose Finkel Trophy in Brazil.
Italy in, Australia out for 2015 Raia Rapida format meet in Brazil
The United States, Brazil, South Africa and Italy will compete in the 2015 edition of the Raia Rapida meet, a sprint format meet in Brazil in September.
Denver tabs alum Mark Maguire as new assistant coach
The Denver Pioneers have hired on former swimmer Mark Maguire as their new assistant coach, the school announced this week. (Pictured: 2015 standout Sam Corea).
10 Swimmers to Watch, All the links you need for the 2015 Junior World Championships
Hyperathletic Australian youngster Kyle Chalmers leads the sprint freestyles heading into the 2015 Junior World Championships.