2014 Trofeo Nico Sapio Photo Vault: SwimMAC Stars Shine in Italy
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these swimming photos.
Gloria Sports Arena is the Top Partner of 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention
FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation), the world governing body for the sport of Aquatics, has announced Gloria Sports Arena as an Official Top Partner of the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention.
Fran Halsall breaks British 50 back record at Tokyo World Cup
Fran Halsall broke a national record that was less than a year old while winning the 50 backstroke at the Tokyo World Cup event.
Great Britain Sending 13 to Tokyo and 15 to Singapore
British Swimming has revealed their roster for the next World Cup stops…
Yale Gets Verbal Commitment from British Back/Free Specialist Bella Hindley
British swimmer Bella Findley has verbally committed to join the Yale University Class of 2019.
3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett Gives Birth to Bas Maxwell Frioud
Swimming great, Brooke Bennett, is a new mom. She gave birth to her baby boy, Bas Maxwell Frioud, October 20th, at 5:46pm. Bas is 7.4 lb and 20 inches.
Team Scotland Lead Graham Wardell Named Head Coach for City of Cardiff
Graham Wardell has taken a new role at his home swimming club in Cardiff, Wales.
Top 5 Pet Peeves at the Pool
We’ve got the new Funkita collection, and we love their new print called “Occupy The Lane.” It’s the protest print for all swimmers and it got us thinking of some of those annoying problems at the pool. Image: “The new Occupy The Lane print by Funkit”
Scottish Swimming Appoints Alan Lynn as New National Coach
Alan Lynn has had a hand in success in Scottish sport for years, and now Scottish Swimming has grabbed him as their new National Coach.
British Olympian Amy Smith Announces Retirement
British relay standout Amy Smith has retired from international competition.
Ryan Lochte Comments on Michael Phelps’ DUI Arrest
Lochte: “He has so much money to get a driver. I even have a driver. Just stinks for the sport of swimming…But he will become smarter from this. Luckily he did not hurt himself or someone else.”
Fame, Fortune and Michael Phelps
“While we can safely assume that USA Swimming and the State of Maryland will be holding Mr. Phelps accountable, we can also acknowledge our disappointment and anger at his behavior. Given this, we can, and should, hold the mindset of inquiry (as opposed to judgment) into the reasons behind Michael’s most recent behavior.”
Shout From the Stands: Michael Phelps Boundaries, Finding the Edge
Contributor Markus Rogan is a 2-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder. The Austrian elite, a graduate of Stanford, is a psychotherapist in training. He shares his thoughts on Michael Phelps in the aftermath of the DUI arrest.
Great Britain to Send 12 Swimmers, Including Peaty, to 2014 World Short Course Championships
World Record holder Adam Peaty will lead a British team of 12 to the 2014 World Short Course Championships.
2014 Scottish Swimming Team Championships Video Highlights
Swimming Video is courtesy of Scottish Swimming.