TCU Head Coach Richard Sybesma Retires After 38 Years
TCU head swimming and diving coach Richard Sybesma has announced his retirement. At 38 years, Sybesma was the longest tenured head coach for any sport in TCU history. Sybesma arrived
A Cost Benefit Analysis of a Lifelong Swimming Career
By Ailish Dougherty, Swimming World College Intern. As any swim parent knows, the costs of a lifetime of competitive swimming can be hefty. From humble beginnings in a learn-to-swim program,
Alex Ilchenko Named Head Swimming Coach at Lindenwood, Belleville
The Lindenwood University-Belleville Athletic Department and Athletic Director Ryan Kaiser are pleased to announce Alex Ilchenko as the Lynx Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach. “Alex Ilchenko is a rising star
Virginia Military Institute’s Bill Nicholson Resigns
VMI swimming and diving coach Bill Nicholson has resigned, effective immediately, to accept a position as a swimming club coach in the Waynesboro, Va. area, according to information released Thursday
International Olympic Committee Ends Partnership with McDonalds
The long-term partnership between the International Olympic Committee and McDonalds has ended. The American fast food chain had been one of the 13 companies participating in “The Olympic Partner” program and
Phillip Heintz Topples 200 IM German Record Twice at 2017 German Nationals
The 2017 German National Championships continued with more German National records toppling down. Phillip Heintz downed his own national record in the men’s 200 IM twice throughout the course of the day,
Cost of Rio Olympics Estimated at $13.1 Billion (US)
The Rio Olympics cost a total of $13.1 billion (US), according to an analysis from the Associated Press. That cost is a combination of building venues, running the Games and building
Simpson’s Tom Caccia Inducted into Wisconsin High School Hall of Fame
Simpson swimming coach Tom Caccia joined the second hall of fame of his illustrious career in early May when he was inducted into the Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Hall
VIDEO: Carmel Swim Club Reveals Training Secrets
Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club has been one of the most successful youth swimming programs in the country, and during a recent visit with Swimming World, Coaches Chris Plumb and TJ Day
Michael Phelps Over Humans, Plans To Race Great White Shark
While Michael Phelps has taken on (and beaten) his fair share of competitors throughout his storied career, the Olympic legend apparently isn’t done making history. While we reported Phelps was set to participate