FINA rules Lochte’s new underwater technique illegal in IM races
FINA has clarified its rules after a bit of a legal skirmish at the 2015 World Championships, officially announcing that Ryan Lochte’s new twist on underwater kicking will be illegal in IM races moving forward.
Pitchfork Aquatics Joins USA Swimming, Will Operate out of ASU’s Pool
Bob Bowman will run Pitchfork Aquatics’ pro team, though it’s not yet clear if the pro/non-ASU swimmers will represent the club formally in competition.
Commentary: Is the Rule that FINA is Interpreting Even Necessary?
Is the rule that makes Ryan Lochte’s IM technique illegal even necessary? Video Courtesy: Universal Sports.
Los Angeles projects $161 million surplus on Olympics before major city council meeting
Organizers of Los Angeles, California’s 2024 Olympic bid have projected a $161 million surplus on hosting the event, with a key city council vote coming up this week.
Race For Gold: Kelsi Worrell Video Interview
Kelsi Worrell dominated the event, winning with a time of 57.26. That time is .02 off of her time from prelims the Pan American Game of 57.24.
Race For Gold: Jack Conger Video Interview
Jack Conger is among the favorites to make the 2016 Olympic team in the butterfly events after two second place finishes to Michael Phelps in the 100 and 200 butterfly at the US National Championships.
Worlds, Pan Ams Medalist Eugene Godsoe to Train With NC State Wolfpack
Earlier this week, four-time World Championship medalist Eugene Godsoe announced he will relocate for the upcoming Olympic year to Raleigh, North Carolina to train with the NC State Wolfpack.
Ledecky Considering 100 Free, 400 IM Events At U.S. Olympic Trials
Ledecky is possibly looking at incorporating the 400m IM and/or the 100m freestyle into her Olympic Trials portfolio of events in Omaha.
Kelowna AquaJets terminate coach Lois Daigneault over undisclosed suspension
Canada’s Kelowna AquaJets swim club has fired new head coach Lois Daigneault after news surfaced that Daigneault was under a 7-year suspension by USA Swimming, a suspension the club says she never disclosed.
Kathleen Hersey among 5 inducted into Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame
U.S. Olympian Kathleen Hersey is one of five figures inducted into the Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame over the weekend.
FINA Is Putting Together Streaming Television Option For Jr Worlds
FINA is now planning to add a live-streaming option for the Junior World Championships next week in Singapore.
I’m a College Swim Parent; Now What Do I Do?
Your child is 18 years old, a graduate from high school and ready to start his/her next chapter hundreds of miles away from you. What do you do now?
Long, Steffens Up For Sports Woman Of The Year Awards
Jessica Long is among those female athletes up for the Women’s Sports Foundation’s ‘Sports Woman of the Year’ awards.
Poll Results: 90% of SwimSwam Readers Think US Selection Was Wrong
4 individual gold medals from Katie Ledecky made up half of the American victories in Kazan, Russia.
Cullen Jones Leads “Make A Splash” Anti-Drowning Initiative (Video)
USA Swimming Foundation Ambassador Cullen Jones often tells eager children how he once wasn’t even comfortable putting his face in the water.