Strike Leaves Windsor Essex Swim Team Without Their Pool
Swimmers are again without a pool in Ontario as the University of Windsor pool: the St. Denis Centre has been closed due to the CUPE 1393 strike.
Aussie Olympians out and about for GO Swim Month 2013
After a successful start in the sunny state, the GO Swim Month activities will soon move south with the Jones Tempe Torpedoes Swimming Club in New South Wales hosting dual World Champion James Magnussen on Friday October 11.
Campbell One Of Seven Considered For Most Inspiring Australian Athlete
Tomorrow night at the Australian Sports Hall of Fame Gala the prestigious Don Award will be presented to the Australian athlete…
Fran Halsall Commits to Big Fall of Racing, Including Duel in the Pool
Fran Halsall, who was a bronze medalist in the 50 free at the 2013 World Championships, has pledged to swim at the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
Spanish Coach Of Year Goes To José Antonio del Castillo
The Royal Spanish Swimming Federation has announced that Jose Antonio del Castillo has won the Alejandro Lopez Trophy, which goes…
Sprenger and Campbell Among Many To Compete In Asian World Cups
World Championships gold medalists Christian Sprenger and Cate Campbell will be part of a 15 person contingent of Australians that…
Dominique Bouchard Joins The Oakville Aquatic Club
One of Canada’s top backstrokers will be joining an already strong group of athletes at the Oakville Aquatic Club. Head Coach Sean Baker has told SwimSwam that Dominique Bouchard, who currently ranks 20th in the world in the 200 backstroke, has joined his team.
Canada’s Bryce Kwiecien-Delaney Verbally Commits to Michigan
The Michgian Wolverines have gotten a verbal commitment from Canadian Bryce Kwiecien-Delaney of the Oakville Aquatic Club. Kwiecien-Delaney is a top-level short-distance…
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016
Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”
Paltrinieri, Bianchi and Dotto Confirm World Cup Attendance
A Trio of Italian athletes, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Ilaria Bianchi and Luca Dotto have all confirmed their participation in the upcoming…
World Junior Champion Diletta Carli Receives Academic Award
Italian Diletta Carli achieved excellence in the pool this summer and she has now been rewarded for her excellence in…
Romanian Swimmer Radu Banned for Turinabol: Infamous East German Steroid
A Romanian swimmer has tested positive for the same drug used widely by the East German government on its athletes in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Bulgarian Record Holder Banned for 2 Years for Steroid Use
FINA announced today that Bulgarian swimmer Aleksandar Nikolov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the substance Stanozolol,…
Universal Sports Network Expands Distribution With Verizon Agreement
Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming.