3 Takeaways for Swimmers Watching the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
By Ashleigh Shanley, Swimming World College Intern Every four years, swimmers get the pleasure of seeing our sport in the spotlight. During those few weeks in August, it seems as
Women’s 800 Free Relay Prelims Lineups Released; Missy Franklin Goes Second for USA
After missing out on the finals of the 200 free, Missy Franklin will return to the pool in the prelims of the women’s 800 free relay this afternoon. Allison Schmitt, the 2008
Tell The World: Swimming World FREE App Available For Rio Olympics
Swimming World Magazine App is now available for both iPhone and Androids. When you first sign in with your email address, the app directs you to an alerts page. At this step,
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
Everything you need to follow along live with day five prelims of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Competition begins at 1 p.m. local time (12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST) Hit
Olympic Diving Preview: Potential Upsets In Final Synchro Event
By Erin Keaveny, Swimming World College Intern On August 10, the fifth day of Olympic competition, the last synchronized diving event will take place. Chinese divers have taken home the
The Path to Clean Swimming
Commentary by John Leonard, ASCA, WSCA We see admirable courageous stances by athletes from multiple nations in Rio with regard to the immediate and important need to protect our sport.
Ryan Lochte Wins 12th Career Olympic Medal, Passes Mark Spitz for Second All-Time in Men’s Swimming
Ryan Lochte helped the U.S. team win gold in the men’s 800 free relay Tuesday night, teaming with Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas and Michael Phelps to come in more than two
2016 Junior Nationals: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
By Caitlin Daday, Swimming World College Intern Everything you need to follow along with day three prelims of the 2016 Speedo Junior National Championships. Schedule of Events: Women’s 400 Freestyle
Morning Splash: Struggling Australians Look to Mitch Larkin and Cate Campbell
By David Rieder. Four years after a disastrous performance in the pool at the Olympic Games, the Australians arrived in Rio with high expectations, perhaps even to capture double-digit gold
Michael Phelps Takes Back the Gold Medal That Mattered Most
By David Rieder. For all of the different events Michael Phelps has raced—and won—over the years, one of them always meant more than any other: the one in which he made his