5 Reasons to Just Keep Swimming into Adulthood
By Abby Bergman, Swimming World College Intern As with athletes in many sports, swimmers who begin a new phase of life face challenges as they try to reconcile the demands
Kierra Smith Wins 100 and 200 Breaststrokes in Olympic Tune-up at Mel Zajac
Kierra Smith won both Olympic breaststroking distances at this weekend’s Mel Zajac Jr. International meet in Vancouver, Canada. She was not the only Canadian Olympic swimmer in attendance. A number
Marcin Stolarski Breaks 100 Breast Polish Record
Marcin Stolarski picked off the Polish record in the men’s 100-meter breast at the 2016 Polish Nationals. Stolarski stopped the clock in 1:00.24 for the win, and broke Dawid Szulich’s
Endless Wins in Summer Swimming’s Losing Seasons
By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Every summer since I was six years old, I knew the Tuesday after Memorial day to signal one thing: the start of summer
The Week That Was: Coaching Changes, Doping Violations, And More Zika Fears
This week featured a number of stories with significant impacts to the worldwide swimming community, including new developments related to doping violations from past Olympics and more calls from the
Fanny Lecluyse Highlights Belgian Open Championships
A world’s top 12 time in the women’s 50 meter breaststroke was a high point of the 2016 Belgian Open Championships, held Friday through Sunday in Antwerp. Fanny Lecluyse stopped the
Tomasz Polewka Vaults to 4th in World in 50 Back With Polish Record
Tomasz Polewka clipped the Polish record in the men’s 50-meter back at the 2016 Polish Nationals. Polewka hit the wall in 24.72 for the win, breaking his own record of
Martin Bau Completes Distance Sweep of Slovenian Championships
A number of swimmers had repeat podium finishes again today, in the fourth and final night of finals at the 2016 Slovenian Championships. Martin Bau completed the distance sweep with his
Steven Munatones Releases Update On Medical Condition
Swimming World Magazine contributor and Open Water Swimming advocate Steven Munatones, who suffered a heart attack on May 13, released an update on his thoughts and experiences from the last two
Kosuke Hagino Claims Pair of Titles To Close Out Bergen Swim Festival
Kosuke Hagino picked up a pair of titles to close out the 2016 Bergen Swim Festival in Norway. Hagino raced his way to a win in the men’s 100-meter fly