10 Legends in Progress to Follow in 2014
Katie Ledecky is one of 10 legends in the making who are on the verge of ‘forever’ status in swimming.
Houston’s Jane Figueiredo to Coach Tom Daley at London’s New HP Diving Centre
NCAA coaching legend Jane Figueiredo has resigned her position as the head diving coach at the University of Houston to take…
British stars aligning to break Guinness World record with 100 x 100m relay for Leukemia charity
A who’s-who of British swimming stars will come together on February 1st in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record in the 100 x 100m relay while raising money to research and treat Leukemia.
The History of Swimwear
“Wool was virtually the only fiber that was available. While cotton was a booming business at the time it creates a denser fiber than wool and does not have any of wool’s natural water-repelling capabilities.” (Image: Buster Crabbe, 1932 Olympic gold medalist, 400m freestyle)
German Olympian and new Gator Michalak to arrive in Gainesville Thursday
Theresa Michalak says she’ll have her full four years of eligibility for the Gators and could start competing as soon as Saturday, depending on her immediate eligibility with the NCAA.
Danish Sport Receives Generous Donation From Supermarket Chain
The Danish Sports Federation (DIF) recently announced that they have entered into a four-year partnership with the Dansk Supermarked A/S…
Bud McAllister to Leave for Job in Australia in February; Jazz Carlin to Split Time
British National Record holder says she will split her time between her native Wales and Australia after her coach takes a new post down under.
British Record Holder Michael Rock Retires
Michael Rock has been THE British Champion in the 100 fly for the last 6 years.
Meilutyte Beats Out President For Person Of The Year Award
Ruta Meilutyte beat out President Dalia Gryabauskaite for Valstybe’s Person of the Year Award…
Belmonte Knows She Has To Keep Improving
“There is still much room for improvement,” Belmonte told the media at a press conference in Seville….
FINIS Hires Ross Davenport to Join International Business Development Staff
British Olympian Ross Davenport, above, poses with the 2012 Olympics behind him. He was a part of three British Olympic Teams, and has now joined the staff at FINIS.
Bovell To Run Free Clinics For Young Trinidadian Swimmers
George Bovell will be hosting a series of free clinics for young swimmers in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago…
2013 Swammy Award: Female Swimmer of the Year Katinka Hosszu
Katinka Hosszu tore through 2013 like a freight train, never stopping or slowing down and dominating all around the globe.
Rudd Recognized As One Of Plymouth’s Best
Jon Rudd’s accomplishments as the Head Coach of Plymouth Leander over the last year are numerous and for those he has been celebrated as one of Plymouth’s best…
23-year-old Slovak wins Youth Olympic Games medal design competition
The modern-looking design will be on all the medals awarded at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.