03/13/2020
Should swimmers be allowed to use cell phones during swim meets?
Ask Swim Mom: Should Meets Be Electronic Free?
I wanted your thoughts on the benefits on swimmers being electronic free during meets and anything relevant to why a team should entertain the thought.
03/11/2020
To delay or not to delay is still the question. Amidst varying opinions within the Olympic Games committee, there's been no definitive decision made regarding Olympic Game postponement in Tokyo this summer.
Olympic Games Could Be Delayed 1-2 Years, Tokyo 2020 Board Member Believes - Swimming World News
A delay of one or two years would be the “most feasible” option if the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could not be held this July and August due to the
03/08/2020
Nearly 8 years of retirement didn't stop Canadian swimmer BrentyHayden from setting an impressive time of 21.91 in the 50 free, finishing 3rd at the Pro Swim Series meet.
After Almost 8 Years of Retirement, Brent Hayden Hits Olympic "A" time
The 36-year old Hayden swam the 4th-fastest time of his career on Saturday in his 3rd meet back from a nearly 8-year hiatus from the sport.
03/08/2020
Celebrating international Women's Day: Janet Evans
IWD: The Day Janet Evans Went A 4:03 Over 8 Laps To Legendary Status - Swimming World News
International Women’s Day (IWD) To mark International Women’s Day, Swimming World is rolling out a series of features this Sunday, fresh and from the archive, to highlight the achievements and
03/06/2020
Katie Ledecky Swims Fifth-Fastest 1500 Free in History at TYR Pro Series.
TYR Pro Series: Katie Ledecky Pops Fifth-Fastest 1500 Free in History
Katie Ledecky showed she is ready for the 1500 freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics by winning that event at the TYR Pro Series in Des Moines in 15:29.51.
03/05/2020
What if I have a late bloomer?
Ask Swim Mom: About Those Late Bloomers
Early bloomers have an advantage, but eventually things even out after differences in growth level out. With hard work and passion, anything can happen!
03/04/2020
Japan's Olympics Minister, Seiko Hashimoto, points out that postponing the games until the end of the year still falls within the guidelines of the 2020 Olympic contract.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Can Be Postponed To End Of Year Under IOC Contract: Japan's Games Minister - Swimming World News
Japan’s Government has been told that the contract for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games specifies that the event must be held within 2020, allowing for a postponement from July until
03/03/2020
"A true “Olympic Pool” has dimensions of 50-meters x 25- meters...competing frequently in the correct course is what is most important." — Steve Crocker/ Swim Coach and Engineer
The Time Has Come For The US To Join The Rest Of The World And Race Meters
Collegiate track and field used to compete in yards and have successfully transitioned to meters. We can too. If not now, then when?
03/02/2020
Get great swim kids with a less is more approach to parenting.
Less Is More in Swim Parenting
Your kids will be happy, well-adjusted, self-sufficient and swim about the same or better than if you are overly involved.
03/01/2020
AT AGE 13, HANNAH MARINOVICH IS THE NEW YOUNGEST 2020 OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFIER
13-Year Old Hannah Marinovich Is the New Youngest 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier
By a few days, 13-year old Hannah Marinovich is now the youngest qualifier for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials after a 2:29 in the 200 breaststroke.
03/01/2020
Carmel High School's Jake Mitchell swims 4:14.68 in the 500 freestyle and breaks the national public school record.
Jake Mitchell Breaks National Public School Record in 500 Free at Indiana High School State - Swimming World News
Carmel High School's Jake Mitchell broke the national public school record in the 500 freestyle on Saturday at the Indiana High School State Championships.
02/28/2020
Sun Yang receives an 8-year Ban for 2018 doping test incident.
Olympic Champion Sun Yang Handed 8-Year Ban Over Vial-Smashing Incident
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang has been handed an eight-year period of ineligibility over an out-of-competition doping test gone awry.