4 Reasons to Believe In Olympic Rookie Kevin Cordes
By Ashleigh Shanley, Swimming World College Intern After a third place finish in the 100 meter breast at the 2012 Olympic Trials, Kevin Cordes has had four years to prepare for his
USA Swimming Introduces 2016 US Olympic Team: Jacob Pebley
Jacob Pebley spoke about his love for the individual and competitive aspects of the sport of swimming in the video introducing him as a member of the US Olympic Team. The
USA Swimming Introduces 2016 Olympic Team: Melanie Margalis
Melanie Margalis, like some other swimmers in USA Swimming’s Olympic team introduction video series, got into swimming because it was also her siblings’ chosen activity. The University of Georgia graduate recalled
USA Swimming Introduces 2016 Olympic Team: Kevin Cordes
Kevin Cordes talked about his third place finish at Olympic Trials in 2012 as the catalyst for his success this summer, in the video series introducing the 2016 Olympic Team. He also
Nine Swimmers and Divers Named 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Conference Nominees
This afternoon the NCAA announced 142 female student-athletes who are the conference level nominees for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Nine swimmers and divers have been named. Cal’s Rachael
USA Swimming Introduces 2016 Olympic Team: Maya DiRado
Maya DiRado will make her Olympic debut in three events. She won the 200 IM, 400 IM, and the 200 backstroke at Olympic Trials. In the video series introducing the 2016
Russian Swimming President Announces Vladimir Morozov Will Also Appeal Rio Ban
Vladimir Morozov will be filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), according to Russian media. Yulia Efimova announced her plans to appeal on Monday. The two are among seven
Vladimir Putin Proclaims Ban Of Russian Athletes To Be Beyond Common Sense
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed today the current situation with the 2016 Olympic Games and the doping sanctions that have kept many Russian athletes out of competition. While speaking with the Russian
FINA Posts Revised Swimming Entry Lists for Olympic Games
Last week, FINA released the entry lists for the 2016 Olympic Games. Earlier this week, the Federation followed through on the International Olympic Committee’s decision, and named seven Russian swimmers ineligible
4 Things You Should Know About Olympic Rookie Hali Flickinger
By Temarie Tomley, Swimming World College Intern Hali Flickinger will be representing the USA in Rio in the 200 fly. This will be her first Olympics, which she’s been building