Lindenwood Bellville Makes Waves in Season Opener
By Tori Caudill, Swimming World College Intern Lindenwoood University Bellville’s swim team along with second year head coach Mandy “Chun” Lau, started their season with a powerful presence at the
#NationalTeamNewbie: Q&A with Emma Schoettmer
By Katlynn Emaus, Swimming World College Intern Emma Schoettmer is a senior on the University of Arizona swim team. Schoettmer had a breakout summer, placing third in the 200-meter breaststroke (2:26.41) at
USA Swimming, American Red Cross, YMCA Create Term “Hypoxic Blackout”
The practices of hyperventilation preceding underwater swimming and extended breath-holding in the water are dangerous and potentially deadly activities. These actions can put the body in a state of hypoxia—a
Michael Phelps Reflects On Year Following DUI Arrest In Instagram Post
It’s been one year since Michael Phelps was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving nearly 40 miles over the speed limit in Baltimore. A lot has
Wyatt Harrison Staying In-State, Will Swim For University Of Alabama In 2016
Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. Wyatt Harrison will only
Catherine Vogt, Dave Kelsheimer Named U.S. Open Water Coaches For 2016 Olympics
Catherine Vogt of the University of Southern California and Trojan Swim Club has been named the open water head coach for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team. The announcement was
Lauren Boyle Wins N.Z. Swimmer Of the Year, Bruce Cotterill Picked As Swimming New Zealand Chairman
Winning two silver medals at this year’s world championships went a long way to helping Lauren Boyle win the 2015 New Zealand Swimmer of the Year honor at the Swimming
Sam Steele Makes Verbal Commitment to Louisville Swimming
Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. Mid-distance freestyler Sam Steele
Sid Cassidy, Cecil Gordon, Jay Thomas Picked To Be Officials At 2016 Olympics
Many of the world’s best athletes will descend upon Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics with dreams and aspirations of representing their country and standing on the podium with
World Anti-Doping Agency Releases List Of Banned Drugs For 2016
The newest list of banned substances has been released by the World Anti-Doping Agency, giving athletes and coaches a comprehensive directory of the drugs not to take. More than 1200