2011 Year in Swimming Review: Hutchison, Trojan, Nolan, and Thorpe Comeback Highlight First Quarter
As 2011 winds down, and swimming as largely at a lull, now is a good time to reflect on the…
Roland Schoeman Tears Forearm Muscle, Out 4-6 Weeks
According to his Twitter account, South African superstar Roland Schoeman has torn the pronator teres muscle in his right arm, combined…
In Briefs: SwimMAC/FAST/Cal Men Next Up at OTC; Brits Head to California
College teams aren’t the only ones that take Holiday training trips. Two big professional training squads will be headed to…
Brits Swim Through Christmas at Wales Senior Open Championships
While most of the swimming world fought through big holiday training, in the Southwestern United Kingdom country of Wales they…
Update: NAG Record Breaker Michael Andrew to Stay in the United States
When we spoke with Peter Andrew a week ago, the father and coach of National Age Group record-breaker Michael Andrew,…
ISHOF's Wigo Reacts to Alleged Sexual Predator Bomio; Swiss, LEN Have Yet to Release Statements
Flavio Bomio, who is being held in Swiss prison on accusation of child molestation charges from his time as a swim…
FINA Suspends Official for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors
FINA and LEN have suspended official Flavio A. Bomio, while it investigates allegations of sexual abuse committed as a coach. Bomio’s suspension came…
Mellouli Totals 14 Gold Medals at Pan-Arab Games to Honor Tunisia
Ous Mellouli had an ambitious schedule of 15 events over 6 days at the 2011 Pan Arab Games in Doha,…
Germany and National Team Director Dirk Lange Agree on Buyout
The German Swimming Federation (abbreviated as DSV) has agreed to a termination of the contract of National Team Director Dirk…
2011 Mid-Term Swimming Comeback Report Card
As 2011 comes to an end, and we can almost begin talking about “this year’s” Olympics rather than “next year’s”, it’s…
Merrimack College to Add NCAA Swimming, Crimson Aquatics' Mike Spring Named Head Coach
Merrimack College, located in Andover, Massachusetts, has named Mike Spring as the first-ever head coach of their men’s and women’s…
SwimMAC Wins USA Swimming Club Excellence Title
USA Swimming has released the 2012 “Medal Awards” that awards teams based on their all-around performance in the pool, and…
Bluefish Senior Makes Recruiting Statement; Mellouli Represents Huge for Tunisia at Pan Arab Games, Virginia Grad Wins Two Titles Too
Over the past weekend, there were several big-time records broken both around the country and the world, and not all…
2003 World Champion Alena Popchanka Returns from Two-Year Hiatus; Could Boost French Relay Hopes
There’s another comeback in the works, and though this one isn’t as much of a household name as the likes…
In Briefs: Stephanie Rice Set to Return to Training Tuesday
According to her Twitter account, Australian superstar Stephanie Rice has been told by her doctor that she should be cleared…