The Chuck Wielgus Blog: Be Nice
Commentary by Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director I’ve been fortunate to be around a lot of athletes from many different sports. Some of these athletes have been arrogant and
(Video) Schuyler Bailar Appears on The Ellen Show
Schuyler Bailar, who became the first openly transgender NCAA D1 swimmer when he began competing for Harvard in the fall, appeared on The Ellen show. Bailar was also recently featured
More High Profile Olympic Hits (And Misses) Highlight The Week That Was
This week was highlighted by the continuation of Olympic qualifying meets across the world in Brzail, Russia, and Italy, as well as a high profile commitment and an honor for
Park Tae Hwan Wins 1500 at Korean Olympic Trials
Meet records fell in all but one event in the first day of the 2016 Dong-A Swimming Competition, the meet serving as the Korean Olympic Trials. Park Tae Hwan won the
Morning Swim Show: Relive Dana Vollmer At The 2012 Olympic Trials
In this Morning Swim Show episode, Dana Vollmer said, “I want that speed, but doing it with a little less energy. That’s part of trials… all the emotions that goes
UNC Announces Captains For 2016-2017 Season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The University of North Carolina men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have elected their 2016-17 team captains as announced by UNC head swimming coach Rich
Doris Lochte, Ryan’s Grandmother, Passes Away
Doris Lochte passed away on Tuesday, April 19, at the age of 92. Ryan‘s grandmother once expressed doubts about her grandson’s reality show, but has been supportive of his swimming. The
Hannah Russell Wins 2nd Event at British Para-Swimming International
There were no new World Records on day two of the British Para-Swimming International meet, but two British records did fall. Hannah Russell won the women’s 100 backstroke in the S12
Dylan Hall: Described By Autism, Defined by Swimming
By Bri Groves, Swimming World College Intern The world around Dylan Hall is loud, exciting, and unexpected: like a rollercoaster ride that picks up speed before coming to an abrupt
How Star Wars Reflects A New Era of Swim Coaching
By Bridger Bell, Swimming World Guest Contributor Culture and attitudes around training are changing. There are pros and cons. I believe today’s youth are kinder, more tolerant and more innovative