Three More World Records Fall On Fifth Day Of FINA World Masters Champs
The records continued to fall at the 2017 FINA World Masters Championships as the meet headed into its fifth day in Budapest, Hungary. A total of three world records came
Swim Poll of the Week: Should USA Swimming Restrict Tech Suits in Age Group Competition?
This is the Swim Poll of the Week for Thursday, August 17, 2017, sponsored by Strechcordz Swim Training Products. In our last poll, we wanted to know: Should USA Swimming restrict
Heart Surgery Behind Him, Aussie Olympian Kyle Chalmers Eyes Return
By David Rieder. At only 18 years old, Kyle Chalmers had made his first Olympic Games and his first Olympic final in the 100 free. The 6-foot-4-inch teenage dynamo had overachieved
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