Golden Goggles Early Voting Update: Phelps, Ledecky Lead 2 Each
With the 2016 Golden Goggles approaching, SwimSwam has put together an analysis of the voting up to this point.
Le Clos, Ottesen Join 6-Figure Club With World Cup Cluster Bonuses
Chad le Clos and Jeanette Ottesen each cracked $100,000 in total World Cup prize earnings after the conclusion of the tour’s second cluster and its massive cluster bonus checks.
New Technology Takes Coach off the Pool Deck & Into the Water
AquaCam’s launch of the CoachCom waterproof transmitting system means that swimmers are never out of earshot from coaching guidance.
Vlad Morozov Over 6 Figures In World Cup Earnings After Dubai
Russia’s Vladimir Morozov has become the second swimmer in 2016 to break six figures in prize money on the FINA World Cup circuit with an $8.5K meet in Dubai.
Skating Federation Runs Afoul of European Antitrust Rules
Why is a story about skating featured on a swimming news website? Because the broader impact of the EU’s stance would likely prevent FINA or national swimming federations from proposing similar rules.
Swimming With Music Changes Everything
Runners can listen to music, watch TV and movies on a treadmill, change scenery every time they pick a new trail. What about swimmers?
NBC’s Bob Costas To Host 2016 Golden Goggle Awards
USA Swimming has announced NBC Sports’ Bob Costas as the host for the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards and Silent Auction. This is the 4th time Costas will have played host to the event in an Olympic year.
Brazilian Swimming Hit With Big Funding Cuts
In the midst of a financial crisis, funding cuts will be made to the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA), Brazilian Handball Federation (CBHb), and Brazilian Tennis Federation (CBT).
Hungary On The Right Track Ahead Of Hosting 2017 World Championships
FINA President Julio Maglione has stated that the Hungarians are on the right track in regards to their hosting duties and preparations for the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest.
Add Some Music to Your Swimming Workouts With AudioFlood
I’m going to tell you about my swimming routine. Tell me when mine differs from yours.
How to Put SwimSwam News on your Website
At the request of many teams and dedicated swim fans, SwimSwam now offers a way to embed the latest swimming news stories directly into your team website.
Brad Snyder Wins US Olympic Committee Male Athlete of the Paralympics
Brad Snyder won the top Paralympic honors tonight at the U.S. Olympic Committee Awards, taking home the award for Male Athlete…
FINA Announces Song Contest For 2016 SC World Championships
FINA has announced a song contest ahead of the 2016 Short Course World Championships, which will take place in Windsor, Canada from December 6th to 11th.
Swim.com App Turns Apple Watch Series 2 Into Advanced Swim Tracker
The Apple Watch Series 2 is waterproof — and it’s updated design will spawn a whole host of new functions and apps, including the world’s most advanced swim tracker, Swim.com.
Lochte’s Dancing with the Stars Protestors Charged with Misdemeanor
The two protestors who rushed the stage during Ryan Lochte’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ segment have been charged with two counts of misdemeanor.