New Study Shows Swimming To Be Deadliest Part of Triathalons
Working in a swim shop, and giving private swim lessons, I have a lot of contact with beginning triathaletes. Most…
Laura Manaudou and Fred Bousquet are Parents
According to a release on the French Federation of Swimming website, Frederique Bosquet and Laura Manaudou of France became happy…
Youth Olympics Hope Top Competition, Mixed-Gender Relay Will Lure Team USA
It was announced roughly 6-months ago that the United States swim team would not be sending a youth delegation to…
Columbus Grand Prix 2010: Day 3 Preview
The big guns were out in full force on day 2. On the women’s side, event winners included budding star…
Grand Prix Day 2- Picks, Previews, and Predictions
Live results from the 2010 Columbus Grand Prix Day 1 at the Columbus Grand Prix was an exciting one. On…
Yolane Kukla-A Name to Know
Haven’t heard of Yolane Kukla? Don’t worry, you will. Today, the 14-year old, who is known as “yo-yo” knocked off…
Dara Torres, Brand New Knee, Ready for a Chance at 2012
Two years ago, Dara Torres served as an inspirational force for middle-aged Americans everywhere when, at age 41, she competed…
Leigh Nugent Hired as Australian National Coach
Back in the beginning of February, we reported that Australian National Swim Team coach Alan Thompson resigned his position amid…
Update: Jessica Hardy Awaiting Decision on Extending Suspension
We reported earlier this week that last Friday (March 12th) was the day that the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) appeal…
Jessica Hardy Doping Appeal to Be Heard Friday, March 12th
March 14th Update The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which is effectively the International Olympic Committee’s doping arm, will have its…
Phelps Sets U.S. Open Record in the 200 Fly
On the final day of the Maryland State Championships, held in the capital Annapolis, Michael Phelps broke the Short-Course-Yards American…
Professional Team Swimming-Why Not?
At its most elite levels, swimming is largely an individual sport. Furthermore, it is an individual sport without any method…
Nic Fink Breaks National High School Record
Nic Fink, a junior at the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, broke the national Independent Schools Short-Course-Meters record…
2012 Will Be Phelps' Last Olympics, Unsure About How Many Events He'll Swim
Michael Phelps has reaffirmed his decision to make the 2012 Olympics the last of his career, and that he will…
Missy Franklin Breaks 13-14 NAG, NFHS Records
Despite the banning of high-tech polyurethane super suits, there are still records being broken, which is a good sign for…