Jessica Hardy Receives Undergraduate Degree
Jessica Hardy graduated from Arizona State University last night, just over a month before the start of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In 2007, Hardy left her initial degree unfinished when
USA Men Open FINA Intercontinental Water Polo Tournament With a Win Over Australia
Yokohama, Japan – May 10 – The USA Men’s National Team kicked off play at the FINA Intercontinental Tournament in Japan with an 8-6 win over Australia. Tony Azevedo (Long Beach, CA/Stanford/NYAC)
Performance of the Week: Marco Koch’s 200 Breaststroke
The Performance of the Week comes from the 2016 German Nationals, where Marco Koch continued his dominance in the 200 breaststroke. Touching in 2:07.88, Koch just missed his top-ranked time
Athlete Reps: The “Dry Side” Force Behind the Sport
By Caitlin Daday, Swimming World College Intern If you are reading this, it is probably because you are familiar with swimming. You know, the thing where you jump in a
Germany Announces Roster of Only 15 for European Championships
The German Swimming Federation has announced a roster of only 15 swimmers for the 2016 European Championships. The nation just concluded its national championships on Sunday, the first of two
Swimming World Presents: Pushing The Limits!
Pushing The Limits! Tired faces and elevated heart rates on winded athletes are clear indications of men and women at work. And for swimmers looking for faster times and higher
German Women Lose Chance at 400 Free Relay in Rio After Coach’s Critique
The German women will not have another chance to qualify a 400 freestyle relay for the Rio Olympic Games, according to National Team coach Henning Lambertz. At the 2015 World Championships
David Farmer’s Uphill Journey to the Transplant Games
By Alison Murtagh, Swimming World College Intern David Farmer is currently preparing to swim in his first Transplant Games in Cleveland, Ohio this coming June. However, his road to competition
Russia Opens European Aquatic Championships With Synchro and Diving Golds
In the first day of action at the 2016 LEN European Aquatic Championships medals were awarded in synchronized swimming’s team technical event and in the diving team event. Russia came
Reduce Cramps, Improve Your Up-Kick, Build Your Hamstrings!
By Dr. G. John Mullen, Swimming World Contributor Cramping is a common issue with swimmers. Foot cramps, calf cramps, and hamstring cramps…oh my! Building strength in the hamstrings may reduce