A Realization from A Rookie At Olympic Trials
by Brian Honicky, Swimming World College Intern When you set foot on deck at Olympic Trials for the first time, you can’t help but stop and take a step back.
Kathleen Baker Discusses Battle with Crohn’s Disease in New York Times
In a New York Times article published today, U.S. Olympian Kathleen Baker revealed that she suffers from Crohn’s disease, a chronic gastrointestinal inflammation. Baker explained to the Times’ Karen Crouse the issues that led to her diagnosis seven years
Video Montage: How the Texas Longhorns Do Olympic Trials
By Remedy Rule, Swimming World College Intern As swimming popularity increases, meets like Olympic Trials gain air time. However, the coverage tends to include only the races and post race
Go Paperless – Monthly Swimming World Magazine Subscription
All swimmers and coaches, including international, can purchase a monthly Swimming World Magazine digital subscription for only $4.95 per month! Think about it… You probably pay more for a Venti Caffe
Does Age Matter? Trials Finalists by the Numbers
By Alan Karickhoff, Swimming World College Intern Every year I’m surprised by the number of teens, barely old enough to drive, placing in the finals of their respective events at
Minnesota Gophers Announce 2016-17 Competition Schedule
The 2016-17 University of Minnesota swimming and diving schedule, announced Thursday, July 14th, will feature eight home events. The first of those events at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center
2016 Speedo Sectionals: Greensboro Psych Sheet Preview
By Alan Karickhoff, Swimming World College Intern The 2016 Speedo Sectional Series continues this Thursday, July 14, in Greensboro, North Carolina at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. The STAR Aquatics host
5 Reasons Why Americans Loved Watching the U.S. Olympic Trials
By Nicole E. Johnson, Swimming World College Intern The Olympics Trials is always an especially patriotic time for Americans. We get to watch rookie athletes qualify for their first Olympic
Brian Johns Appointed Head Coach and Director of Swimming for Vancouver Pacific Swim Club
The University of British Columbia’s Brian Johns has been appointed to Head Coach and Director of Swimming for the Vancouver Pacific Swim Club. Johns is a Hall of Fame member at the University
NISCA 2016-17 High School All-America Time Standards Now Available
Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website Agonswim.com. In a week of announcements