Hardy, Marshall and Myers Take Home Silver at the FINA World Cup in Berlin

USA took home three silvers at the FINA World Cup in Berlin. Jessica Hardy, Peter Marshall and Whitney Myers each took home hardware, while Michael Phelps finished fourth, just outside of medal contention, in the men's 200m fly with a time of 1:52.26. Read More

Phelps to lead 46 rising stars as Team USA preps for World Cup action

Swimmers on USA Swimming's 2009 National Youth World Cup Team will begin competition at the FINA World Cup event in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday, November 10 as well as 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. Read More

Phelps to test shape, old suits at World Cup meet

Michael Phelps is scheduled to compete at the World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden for the 100-meter freestyle and backstrode plus the individual medley on Tuesday. Read More

American swimming stars to take on European select team at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool

The top swimmers from three European nations will gather to take on Team USA in the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, December 18-19 in Manchester, England. Read More

USA Swimming Foundation announces nominees for the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards

The USA Swimming Foundation today released the nominations for the Golden Goggle Awards, a star-studded awards gala celebrating the accomplishments of top American swimmers in 2009. Read More

USA Swimming Names Ryan Lochte Athlete of the Year

Ttwo-time Olympian Ryan Lochte was named USA Swimming’s Athlete of the Year at the U.S Aquatic Sports Banquet on Saturday. Read More

2009 Convention- USA Swimming President's Address

USA Swimming President, Chuck Wielgus gives his annual address. Here is the text. Read More

Wiegus gives State of the Sport speech

At his annual State of the Sport speech on Saturday, USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus shared the organizational successes over the past year, while sharply focusing on the challenges ahead in the next year. Read More

USA Swimming Adopts October 1 Ban

At its annual Convention on Saturday, over 400 USA Swimming Delegates, representing swim clubs from all 50 states, voted overwhelmingly for early implementation of a ban on high-tech swimsuits Read More

USA Swimming names 2009-2010 National Team Roster

USA Swimming has released the roster of swimmers named to the 2009-2010 National Team. Read More

Amazing Moments in Olympic History: Michael Phelps

Last summer at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps went from being a swimmer from Baltimore to becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Read More

U.S. Olympic Committee Taps Two USA Swimming Clubs as "Professional and Post Grad Training Centers"

In an effort to increase the training opportunities for elite post-graduate swimmers, the U.S. Olympic Committee has tapped two existing USA Swimming Clubs as “U.S. Olympic Committee Professional and Post Grad Training Centers Read More

FINA to ban record-breaking bodysuits Jan. 1

Swimming's governing body will ban record-breaking bodysuits beginning Jan. 1, a move that comes partly in response to a threat from Phelps' coach to pull his swimmer from competition until the suits are outlawed. Read More

USA Swimming launches 2009 Splash Bash To Support the U.S. World Championship Swim Team

USA Swimming launches 2009 Splash Bash To Support the U.S. World Championship Swim Team as they compete in Rome beginning July 26th, 2009. Read More

USA Swimming statement on the passing of Jimi Flowers

U.S. Paralympic Coach Jimi Flowers was killed in a climbing accident in Aspen, Colo. on Friday. Read More

Peirsol Sets World Record on Final Day of Nationals

Three-time Olympian Aaron Peirsol (Irvine, Calif.) set his second world record of the meet, smashing the mark in the 200m back by nearly a second with a time of 1:53.08. Read More

Questions, confusion suit US swim nationals well

Swimmers are experimenting with — and sometimes tearing — various models at $500 a pop. An inspector makes sure everyone is wearing only one suit and it's on a list approved by swimming's world governing body. Read More

Speedo weighs swimmers' interest in other suits

Speedo is discussing whether to allow swimmers it sponsors to wear rival manufacturers' new high-tech suits. Read More

USA Swimming Statement on May 19, 2009 FINA Ruling

FINA released its list of approved swimsuits on May 19, 2009, which included 202 suits approved for competition. The list can be viewed on FINA's Web site. Read More

Peirsol completes backstroke sweep, Knutson collects fourth gold on final night

Rising star Dagny Knutson won her fourth gold medal of the meet, and five-time Olympic medalist Aaron Peirsol completed his sweep of the backstroke events as action concluded Sunday night at the Charlotte UltraSwim. Read More

Peirsol Cruises to Gold in 100m Backstroke, Knutson Wins Third Event at Charlotte UltraSwim

World record-holder Aaron Peirsol won the 100m backstroke in in a down-to-the-wire race against Michael Phelps, and rising star Dagny Knutson claimed her third gold medal of the meet at the Charlotte UltraSwim on Saturday. Read More

Vanderkaay lowers pool record on opening night of Charlotte UltraSwim

Two-time Olympian Peter Vanderkaay (Rochester, Mich.) lowered the pool record in the men's 1500m freestyle on the first night of the Charlotte UltraSwim. Read More

Rising Stars to Compete in Two World Cup Events

Continuing its efforts to develop young swimmers for success on the international stage, USA Swimming has announced that it will enter a team of 46 swimmers, aged 18 and under, in the 2009 World Cup. Read More

Olympic Gold Medalist Heads to Capitol Hill to Promote Water Safety Initiative

Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Cullen Jones will be on Capitol Hill Thursday (March 12) advocating for the USA Swimming Foundation's innovative water safety and swimming education initiative, Make A Splash. Read More

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