Mike Alexandrov: Still Swimming
Mike Alexandrov qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials and U.S. Open meets – today. The former NCAA champion in the 100-yard breast and 400 medley relay attained his cuts on
Will Katie Ledecky Represent the U.S.A in the 100M, 200M, 400M and 800M Freestyle at the 2016 Olympics?
This is the Poll Of The Week for Friday, July 1, 2016 sponsored by Strechcordz Swim Training Products. In our last poll, we wanted to know: Will Katie Ledecky Represent
Olympian Issues: FINA Relay Rules And Doping Questions
Commentary by Michael J. Stott While the swimming community basks this week in the excitement of the Olympic team selection it is instructive to acknowledge some underlying elements regarding the
Sam Wensman Promoted To Assistant Coach at University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan head swimming and diving coach Mike Bottom announced on Tuesday (June 28) the promotion of Sam Wensman to assistant coach, effective July 1.
(Video Interviews) Caitlin Leverenz and Ella Eastin Talk 200 IM Prelims
Caitlin Leverenz and Ella Eastin qualified second and fourth, respectively for the semifinals of the 200 IM with strong swims Tuesday morning. Both are looking to rebound from disappointing efforts in the 400
USA Swimming Trials Day 3 Finals Heat Sheets; Melanie Margalis Out of 100 Breast Final
Heat sheets are out and available for day three finals of the 2016 USA Swimming Trials. Tonight’s action features four finals, including the men’s 200 freestyle with relay berths on the line.
Maya DiRado Continues IM Excellence with Top Seed for 200 Semis
Having secured her Olympic berth in the 400 IM, Maya DiRado took the top seed for the shorter IM as well. She touched in 2:11.66 in prelims this morning. 2012 Olympian
Michael Phelps Opens Trials Competition with 200 Fly First Seed
World record holder Michael Phelps opened his Trials schedule with a 1:56.68 swim for the top seed in his signature event, the 200 butterfly. Phelps’ time moves him into the top twenty
(Video Interview) Leah Smith Looks Back on Breakthrough Swim
In the biggest moment of her career thus far in the Olympic Trials final of the 400 free, Leah Smith delivered. Smith came in at 4:00.65, making her the fourth-fastest performer
Drug Lab Used For Testing 2015 FINA World Championships Suspended
Montreal, 28 June 2016 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of the Athletes’ Anti-Doping Laboratory (Laboratory) in Almaty, Kazakhstan for a period of four months. The suspension,