2016 U.S. Open Swimming Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Everything you need to follow along live with day two prelims of the 2016 U.S. Open Swimming Championships. Hit refresh for all the latest coverage. Events: Women’s 400 Free Men’s
Swimming World Presents Female High School Swimmer of the Year: Beata Nelson
Beata Nelson–Female High School Swimmer of the Year Beata Nelson, Swimming World’s Female High School Swimmer of the Year, finished her storied high school career at Verona Area/Mount Hebron High
Michael Phelps Selected as Team USA’s Flag Bearer for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Most decorated Olympian of all time set to lead U.S. Olympic delegation into Opening Ceremony Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was selected as Team USA’s flag
Rio Olympic Pool Evacuated Earlier In The Day Due To Suspicious Object
Just days before competition is slated to begin in Rio de Janeiro, the host city continues to experience issues with some of the facilities. On Tuesday, August 2nd Australia News.com reported
The Chuck Wielgus Blog: Pierre de Coubertin’s Dream
Commentary by Chuck Wieglus Reprinted with permission from The Chuck Wielgus Blog. Shortly after the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, I signed on as the executive director for the U.S. Canoe and
U.S. Open Swimming Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Everything you need to follow along live with day one finals of the 2016 U.S. Open Swimming Championships. Hit refresh for the latest coverage. Women’s 200 Fly Schroeder’s Hannah Saiz held onto
Rio’s Late Finals Are Even More Inconvenient for European Audiences
When swimming kicks off in Rio Saturday morning, it will in fact be afternoon local time. Prelims have a 1 PM local start time, while finals are not scheduled to
NCAA Swimming: An Extraordinary Experience for Foreigners
By Caitlin Daday, Swimming World College Intern While the overwhelming majority of college students in the U.S. are American, an increasing number of students from all around the world are
4 Reasons For and Against Michael Phelps Being the 2016 Olympic Flag Bearer
By Annie Grevers and Brent Rutemiller The nomination to carry one’s nation’s flag in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies is a coveted honor. Team captains from all sports vote on one
USA Swimming Introduces 2016 Olympic Team: Jay Litherland
In the first final of Olympic Trials Jay Litherland set the tone for Olympic rookies and for the University of Georgia as he chased down veteran Ryan Lochte in the 400 IM and clinched