Swim Drill Of The Week: Descending 3 Pulls/3 Strokes Breaststroke
Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis.
United States Aquatic Sports Announces FINA Committees Appointments
United States Aquatic Sports President Steve McFarland is pleased to announce and to congratulate many individuals who have been appointed by FINA President Julio Maglione to serve on FINA Committees,
World Records Tumble Down Over First 4 Days of FINA World Masters Championships
The 2017 FINA World Masters Championships splashed into action earlier this week and world records have been tumbling down! A total of 11 masters world records have fallen so far,
Duke Graduate Kevin Fraser Elected Tau Beta Pi Laureate
Recent Duke graduate Kevin Fraser has been elected a 2017 Laureate of the Tau Beta Pi Association, making him the first to receive the distinction from any university in the state of
Brazilian Olympian Cesar Cielo Focusing on 2018; On “Back Nine” of His Career
Olympian and World Record holder Cesar Cielo recently announced his intent to train through 2018, however he noted that he is not focused on Tokyo 2020. The Brazilian rebounded in 2017 after
Paolo Barelli Criticizes FINA Over Committee Appointments
Paolo Barelli, the President of the European Swimming Federation, has again issued a letter criticizing FINA. Barelli, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for FINA President this year, continues to argue that
Mandi Smith Hired as Assistant Coach for Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University has named Mandi Smith as the new assistant coach with the Clan swimming and diving program, head coach Liam Donnelly announced today. Smith is a nationally recognized
Team USA’s Maggie Steffens On The Record
By Michael Randazzo, Swimming World Contributor It’s been a busy week for Maggie Steffens, arguably the world’s best female water polo player. On Wednesday it was announced that the 24
FINA Announces Coaches Committee
FINA, the governing body for all aquatic sports, has recently announced the new members of the Coaches Committee. Among the names listed on the committee are well known coaches Graham Hill,
Katie Ledecky, Becca Meyers Finalists for 2017 WSF Sportswoman of the Year
Olympian and World Champion Katie Ledecky and Paralympian Becca Meyers have been named finalists for the individual sport category for the 2017 Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) Sportswoman of the Year award. Ledecky’s