Friendly Competition: Revelry and Rivalry
By Maddie Strasen, Swimming World College Intern. Although there’s debate on whether or not swimming is the toughest sport out there, there’s no arguing that it’s difficult when your teammates
NHSCA Announces Academic All-Americans
The National High School Coaches Association, NHSCA, is proud to announce the 2017 High School Academic All-Americans for the 2016-2017 school year. This marks the 24th year in which the
10 Books to Deepen Your Appreciation of Water Sports
By: Samantha Dammann, Swimming World College Intern. Contrary to popular belief, not all popular swimming books are biographies about modern Olympians. Many swimming related books feature events and people who have conquered
Northern Iowa’s Doug Humphrey Takes South Dakota State Head Coaching Position
After serving as the head coach of the University of Northern Iowa Women’s Swimming & Diving programs for five seasons, head coach Doug Humphrey resigned from his position for the
Arizona Head Swim Coach Rick DeMont Announces Retirement
Rick DeMont, head coach at the University of Arizona, has announced his plans for retirement from college coaching. DeMont has been a member of the Wildcats coaching staff for 30
Psych Sheet Released For 2017 Mel Zajac Jr. International
The psych sheet for the 54th Annual Mel Zajac Jr. International meet has been released, with the meet beginning on May 26th in Vancouver, British Columbia and running through May
Paolo Barelli Pens Letter Announcing FINA Candidacy; ASCA Promotes to 17,500 Coaches
Earlier this month, LEN and FIN President, Paolo Barelli, announced his candidacy as the next FINA President, while in France for the annual LEN Congress. Barelli announced his candidacy for FINA
Georgia Snags Verbal From Winter Juniors Champ Olivia Carter
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. North Carolina’s Olivia Carter has committed
USOC Commends Colorado Medal Tax Exemption Bill for USA Athletes
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper enacted House Bill 1104, exempting most Team USA athletes from state taxes on medals and bonuses won at the Olympic and Paralympic Games the United States
The Secret to JOLYN’s Success
by Samantha Dammann, Swimming World College Intern. JOLYN is a small but wildly popular clothing company based out of California that designs and manufactures swimsuits and dryland clothes for female