Global Wave Inc. to partner with Hard Core Sport
Sports management firm joins forces with innovated swimwear & athletic gear company.
De Deus breaks another South American record on day 5 of Maria Lenk Trophy
Leonardo de Deus kept right on charging through day 5 of Brazil’s national championships, the Maria Lenk Trophy. The dimunitive distance man broke the South American 400 free record a day after doing the same in the 200 fly.
Pine Richland’s Zoe Skirboll breaks 10&Under NAG record with 54.89 in 100 free at NASA Showcase
Clearwater, Florida’s NASA Showcase meet for 14&under swimmers continues to chug along, with 10-year-old Zoe Skirboll setting a new National Age Group record on night 3.
Michael Phelps enters 5 events including 400 free at Mesa Pro Swim, psych sheets here
USA Swimming has released psych sheets for next week’s Arena Pro Swim Series event in Mesa, and the big surprise is a somewhat heavier event lineup for returning star Michael Phelps.
MUSIC VIDEO: UWM swimmers are All-Stars at the lip-sync
Check out this lip-sync video, submitted by the Panthers of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
Stanford men, Arizona women lead Pac-12 All-Academic teams
The Pac-12 has released its All-Academic team rosters, with the Stanford men and Arizona women leading the way.
VIDEO: Lakeville North & South take on SNL for senior sendoff video
The Lakeville North and South swim teams of Lakeville, Minnesota sent their seniors off in the traditional way: by making a mock Saturday Night Live video.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Coach Martin Truijens talks Dutch National Swim Team
For some inside info on this summer’s biggest international meet, check out the video above, where Dutch coach Martin Truijens talks about his team’s preparation for the World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Alicia Coutts misses Australian Worlds team, career future in doubt
2012 Olympic gold medalist Alicia Coutts was perhaps the biggest name left off of Australia’s roster for this summer’s World Championships, and the future of her swimming career could now be in doubt.
Australia names 30 to IPC World Championship team
30 para-swimmers will represent Australia at this summer’s IPC World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. The squad was selected at the conclusion of the Australian Swimming Championships this week.
Christopher Hardt and Chase Travis win 5 events each over first two days of NASA Showcase Classic
Aquastar 12-year-old Christopher Hardt and Delaware Swim Team 12-year-old Chase Travis won 5 events each to lead all swimmers after two days of the NASA Showcase Classic in Clearwater, Florida.
Leonardo de Deus puts up world’s fastest 200 fly time on Day 4 of Maria Lenk
The fourth day of Brazil’s long course nationals, called the Maria Lenk Trophy, saw Leonardo de Deus power away with the 200 fly in the world’s fastest time of 2015.
Kazan World Championships to be broadcast on 70 TV and radio stations
The Russian Swimming Federation announced last week that this summer’s FINA World Championships will be broadcast by 70 TV and radio providers over Europe, Asia and North and South America.
Brazil’s New Anti-Doping Lab in Final Stages of WADA Accreditation, Could Start Testing by July
Currently without a WADA-approved doping lab after a 2013 closure, Brazil is on the edge of a big step in the lead up to the 2016 Rio Olympics – the nation’s new doping lab could earn its WADA accreditation by next month.
Thiago Pereira wins Maria Lenk 400 IM for 13th-straight year, Fratus beats Cielo on day 3
On day 3 of Brazil’s long course national championships, Thiago Pereira extended a long win streak while Cesar Cielo saw his come to a close.