TSC Introduces "Swim Your Swim" by Ryan and Shelly Theil
The Swimmer’s Circle welcomes today our two newest writers, Ryan and Shelly Theil, who will be publishing articles they call…
In Briefs: Bousquet Relents, Will Swim for France in Shanghai
After some nasty teeth-gnashing from French star Fred Bousquet and the Fédération Française de Natation, a somewhat peaceable resolution has…
In Briefs: Arena Adds Ranomi Kromowidjojo to Increasingly Impressive Stable
Nobody can yet match Speedo’s roster of athletes (that includes Michael Phelps and Ryan Locthe, the two greatest swimmers in…
USA Today Releases Their Own Olympic Medal Predictions
So you thought we were crazy to pick Olympic medalists 500 days out, ehh? Well apparently, USA Today doesn’t think…
Same Song, Different Verse, as Female Coach in Utah Accused of Relationship With Swimmer
(Above-left is a photo taken from Waite’s MySpace page, above-right is her mug shot). As sad as it is, a…
Swim Ireland's Own Sexual Abuse Scandal Rocks Highest Levels of Sport
It would be naive to assume that USA-Swimming is the only swimming organization in the world that had a problem…
"Crippen Mile" Open Water Swim to Benefit Elevation Foundation
The Elevation Foundation, which was started in the wake of Fran Crippen’s Tragic Death last year with a mission to…
In Brief: Korean National Team Coach Resigns
Roh Min-sang, the 50-year old coach of the South Korean National Team, has resigned his post, according to the Korean…
Shanghai 2011:Shanghai Oriental Sports Center Inaugurated 200 Days Out (pictures)
On December 28th, the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center was “inaugurated” to much fanfare. This date marked exactly 200 days until…
In Wake of Crippen Tragedy, New South Wales' Open Water Technical Committee Develops Water Temperature Policy
The Open Water Technical Committee for the Australian state of New South Wales has developed a new Water Temperature Policy…
FINA Launches New and Improved World Swim Rankings
At long last, FINA has re-launched its own World Swim Rankings in a format with much greater usability and accuracy….
Josh Schneider Signs with TYR
(Update: Press Release) USA-Swimming National Team member Josh Schneider has signed his first major sponsorship deal with swimsuit and equipment…
"Amphibians": Play About Elite Swimmers to Open in London on January 4
Back in September, Swim Network’s Mike Gustafson quipped about a possible script for a teen-centric swimming movie. The movie would…
2010 Year in Review: A Year of Turmoil and Tragedy in Review
The year 2010. This will be one of those years in swimming that will be remembered for a long time….
2010 Dubai: Day 3 Recap: More Spectacular Swimming From Lochte, Youngin's on Day 3 in Dubai
1. Outside Smoke Rules the Day – Most top swimmers treat semi-final races as a chance to get stretched out…