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
Martina Grimaldi Victorious in Tight 25K at European Open Water Champs
The final day at the 2016 European Open Water Championships featured the mixed 25K. This was the longest distance after Sunday’s 10K, Tuesday’s 5K, and Wednesday’s Team 5K. After a
An Athlete’s Perspective: 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
By Temarie Tomley, Swimming World College Intern It’s been a little over a week since the U.S. Olympic Trials and I am still amazed by what I was a part of. The phenomenal
SUITMATE® Builds Swimmer Loyalty One Locker Room At A Time
In 1981, a retired gentleman named Bill Grant found inspiration for a new invention after completing his morning swim workout. He was struck by the effort required to remove water
Olympian Allison Schmitt: Bringing Darkness of Depression to Light
Ashleigh Shanley, Swimming World Summer Intern Every swimmer faces their individual battles. Whether it is an injury, an illness, or maybe even a few months of a plateau, we all face our personal