WADA Suspends Another Laboratory–Madrid
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today the suspension of the Laboratorio de Control de Dopaje (Laboratory) in Madrid, Spain. The announcement comes as a direct result of WADA’s March
9 Challenges of Life in the IM Group
By Kennedy Cutler, Swimming World College Intern I was recently taught that all swimmers, no matter their stroke or distance, have practices that are less than appealing. Whether you’re distance,
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Jimmy Feigen Talks Taper and 400 Free Relay
With just three weeks to go until Olympic Trials get underway in Omaha, 2012 Olympic sprinter Jimmy Feigen talked with Swimming World after his final tune-up meet. He gave his thoughts on the
U.S. Olympic Team Will Start Training Camp at Northside ISD Swim Center
While American swimmers have zoned in on this month’s U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, the gifted few who make the Olympic Team will quickly turn their sights to Rio. That Olympic team
Jason Block and Mackenzie Darragh Added to Canadian Olympic Roster
On May 31, FINA announced that the Canadian men’s 400 medley relay qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games. With that announcement, Jason Block and Mackenzie Darragh have been added to the Canadian Olympic roster.
Katie Ledecky, Conor Dwyer Top 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Points Totals
The final round of 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series action concluded with two stops in Indianapolis and in Santa Clara this weekend. With two opportunities to finish in the top three,
The Week That Was: Stateside Meets Serve As Last Tuneup Before Trials
This week was highlighted with several meets across the United States which served as the final preparation for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha. Read below to see what
“The Last Gold”: A Complete Piece, With Empathy; Review By Los Angeles Daily News
For years Swimming World has been following and reporting on the events of the 1976 Montreal Olympics where the women of the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) swept the medal stands, continually out-touching
6 Types of Swimmers Taking Swim Lessons
By Alison Murtagh, Swimming World College Intern Summer—a time for kids to return to the local community pool or a friend’s backyard pool for the next three months, and a
Swimming World Presents The 2016 Olympic Preview: Water Polo
Water Polo Olympic Preview: A Golden Opportunity The USA women’s and Serbian men’s teams are the early favorites to win Olympic gold medals in water polo at Rio de Janeiro