Syrian Refugee Out Of Pool Time In New Zealand
Guest commentary by David Wright Life is not easy for Syrians in Saudi Arabia. Because of their nationality they are excluded from government swimming pools. They are not allowed to
Update: Court of Arbitration Reduces Sanctions on Canadian Swimmer William Brothers
In May of 2016, FINA sentenced Canada’s William Brothers with a four year suspension from the sport of swimming for evading a drug test. It was cited in their original press
The Week That Was: Toronto Steps In To Host Para Swimming Champs
This week would be Para Swimming Championship host Mexico City was rocked with a devastating earthquake, forcing the IPC to postpone the event for the first time in it’s history.
Six Weeks To Go Until 6th Barbados Open Water Festival – Survives Hurricanes
Barbados has been extremely fortunate and remains largely unaffected by the passage of several major hurricanes through the Caribbean. Barbados did experience some heavy rainfall, rough seas and power outages
Video Interview: Matt Murphy Explains Swiss Timing And ViviLED Video Boards
Matt Murphy, from Atlanta Swimming, is a distributor of Swiss Timing products and ViviLED Score/Video boards in the USA. Swiss Timing is best know for their full-wall-length yellow touch pads, starting
IPC & Agitos Foundation Launch Fundraising Campaign in Wake of Mexico Earthquake
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Agitos Foundation launched a global fundraising campaign on Friday (22 September) to support UNICEF’s humanitarian efforts in Mexico following last week’s devastating earthquake.
Coast Guard Blue Dolphins’ Kade Younger Verbally Commits to William and Mary
NEW COMMIT: Newport News’ Kade Younger, a senior at Menchville High School, has given his verbal commitment to swim for the College of William and Mary beginning in the 2018-2019 season. A USA
Futures Champion Lindsey Soule Verbally Commits to University of Nevada
NEW COMMIT: Lindsey Soule, a senior at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis, Oregon, has verbally committed to swim at the University of Nevada beginning in the fall of 2018. Soule
Louisville Gets Another Worrell, Kyle Verbally Commits
NEW COMMIT: The University of Louisville will once again have a Worrell on its roster beginning next fall. Kyle Worrell has given his verbal commitment to follow in his sister Kelsi‘s footsteps and
Kuching, Malaysia Will Host 2019 World Para Swimming Championships
Amidst a full week of news, World Para Swimming has announced that Kuching, Malaysia will host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships. The meet will run from July 29-August 4,