Brand-new Saginaw Valley State swimming program announces inaugural schedule
Saginaw Valley State University’s women’s swim team has released the official schedule for the team’s first-ever season.
Men’s 50 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Adrian leads ‘splash-and-dashers’ into action
Nathan Adrian is the obvious favorite in 50 free, but he’ll lead a crew of heavyweight fighters into a race all about speed, aggression and power.
U.S. 2014 Pan Pacific Championships Selection Procedures: Declined relay spots will not be filled
The top 4 finishers at U.S. Nationals in the 100 and 200 frees will make the Pan Pacs team, plus up to the top 4 in each Olympic event. Nobody finishing lower 5th or lower will make the team, even if a top-4 swimmer declines.
U.S. 2015 World Championship Team qualifying criteria, and the ‘Pan Pacs Second Chance’
As we begin to ramp up to the U.S. National Championships next month in Irvine, here’s a simplified look at how the U.S. will select its team for the 2015 World Championships.
HardCore Swim of the Week: Weitzeil rocks SMOC for a big confidence boost
One of the highlights of the Swim Meet of Champions was a rising youngster who swam a pair of races that constituted a big step forward to perhaps becoming a Champion herself.
The Woodlands Swim Team Finalizing Deal For 2016 Olympic Trials Pool
The Woodlands Swim Team (TWST) of Texas appears to be in line to become the future permanent home of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials pool.
Tanja Kylliainen breaks Finnish National 400 IM Record at Indiana Midwest Classic
Louisville Cardinal standout Tanja Kylliainen rolled to a 400 IM win at the IU “visitbloomington.com” Midwest Classic meet, breaking a national record for her home country of Finland in the process.
Colorado State – Pueblo Pack announce initial swimming recruiting class
Colorado State University-Pueblo Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach Brian Pearson has announced the program’s initial recruiting class, which includes 14 women from four different states and two foreign countries.
Cielo to compete in last long course meet of summer at French Open
Brazilian swim star and world record-holding sprinter Cesar Cielo will compete in the French Open this week, making it his final long course meet of the summer.
Part of Brazilian national team heading to Arizona for training trip
14 of Brazil’s top swimming athletes are heading to Flagstaff, Arizona this week for a training camp designed to gear up for the Pan Pacific Championships and Youth Olympic Games.
The Format of the Future? Shields, Meili, Prenot talk Mare Nostrum circuit
As the month of June comes to a close, we at SwimSwam wanted to take a look back at one of the more unique and memorable meets the month offered: the Mare Nostrum circuit.
Germany names 26 to European Juniors squad to keep top-3 streak alive
The Germans haven’t finished outside the top 3 in gold medals or in the overall medal table since 2008, including 21 total medals at the 2013 European Junior Championships.
Boise State promotes volunteer Eddie Larios to new assistant position
A volunteer with the staff the past two seasons, Eddie Larios will now officially join the Broncos as assistant swimming coach.
Schooling, Whitley pace Bolles School Sharks Summer Classic with 4 wins apiece
The Bolles School Sharks of Jacksonville, Florida hosted their yearly Spring Classic over the weekend, with many of the club’s biggest names in attendance.
Medals Galore for Warrender on Day 4 of #SNAGS14
On the penultimate day of competition at the Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships at the Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen, Warrender Baths Club enjoyed a fantastic night of swimming securing a dozen more medals to add to their already impressive haul.