Results from 2013 USA Winter Nationals SCY held in Knoxville, Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, USA--The 2013 USA Winter Nationals [25 yard] were December 5-7 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Results from the meet can be found online here: http://www.omegatiming.com/Competition?id=00010D0204FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF&sport=AQ&year=2013

FINA Aquatics World Magazine: Last Digital Issue of 2013 Dear Friend, We are glad to send you the link to the last digital edition of the year, in which you will find a summary from FINA President Dr. Julio C. Maglione about FINA's eventful year and its wonderful successes, among other very popular articles and columns like: the election of the Best athlete of the year, Readers' ask, The Best short stories of 2013, Family News, etc. Please feel free to distribute its link: http://fina.wildom.com/fina/free?cmd=1&file=fina_aquatics_magazine_free_2013_06.zip We thank you for your...

Ledecky Shatters American Record as 2013 AT&T Winter Nationals Conclude Franklin and Seliskar win High Point; SwimMAC and Nation’s Capital Earn Team Awards KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Katie Ledecky (Bethesda, Md.) shattered the American record in the women’s 1650y free on the final night of the 2013 AT&T Winter National Championships. Ledecky broke the previous record by more than nine seconds with a time of 15.15.17 and earned the Phillips66 Performance Award for the swim. Team awards were given to the men of SwimMAC Carolina and the women of Nation’s Capital...

Nick Thoman Breaks Three American Records at the 2013 AT&T Winter Nationals Missy Franklin Wins Two Titles on the Second Night of Competition KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nick Thoman (Cincinnati, Ohio) broke three American records Friday at the 2013 AT&T Winter National Championships. Thoman broke both the 50y and 100y backstroke records and was also a part of the SwimMAC Carolina men’s relay team that broke the American record in the 4x50y medley relay. The competition concludes Saturday, December 7. In one of the most exciting races of the night, Thoman...

ausanne (SUI), December 6, 2013 – FINA learnt with great sadness about the loss of Nelson Mandela, one of the most charismatic leaders of the 20th century, and a true hero for his nation, South Africa. To honour his memory, the FINA flag is at half-mast at its headquarters in Lausanne. During his life, he paid a hard price for his commitment towards equality, justice and human rights. His example, his courage and his vision remain a strong legacy for the entire world. "The world has lost a great human...

Coca-Cola Named Official Supplier of TORONTO 2015 Games Iconic supporter of major sporting events to quench thirst of athletes, spectators at “People’s Games” TORONTO December 6, 2013 –Coca-Cola is adding flavour to the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games as the Official Supplier of Non-Alcoholic Beverages. The company, a proud sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1928, will refresh athletes, officials and spectators with its broad assortment of products, including: sparkling soft drinks, still waters, juices and fruit beverages, sports drinks and ready-to-drink teas at venues throughout the Games footprint,...

Canada’s women prevail over tournament leaders from Australia (Gatineau, Dec 6, 2013) – The Canadian senior women’s water polo team reaped a 7-5 victory from Australia on December 6, at the 2013 Canada Cup invitational tournament. This was a first win for Canada in the event held until Sunday in Gatineau, QC “We had fun in the water tonight,” said Katrina Monton, from Dorval, QC, who had two goals in the game. “We started the day with a really good, intense training session and I think that carried over through...

2013 Holiday Cup & FINA World Cup Qualifiers Hit California Huntington Beach, CA - December 5 - The USA Men's and Women's Senior National Teams will be in action this month when the Holiday Cup and qualifications for the FINA World Cup hit Southern California. First up the USA Women will host the six team Holiday Cup at Foothill High School in Santa Ana, CA from December 11-15. A full schedule is available for the Holiday Cup below and tickets can be purchased by clicking here. A day after the...

Official plush mascot among TORONTO 2015 Games merchandise now on sale at TORONTO2015.org and select Ontario retail locations TORONTO December 5, 2013 – Ontario’s busiest and most popular mascot — PACHI the porcupine — is now available as a huggable and collectable plush animal at select retail stores as well as the official online store at TORONTO2015.org in time for the holidays. The plush PACHI was officially unveiled today at Toronto’s iconic CN Tower by wheelchair basketball player Tyler Miller, a Paralympic gold medallist and Parapan Am medallist, and Rosie...

USA Water Polo Announces Coaching Staffs For Men's Pipeline National Teams Huntington Beach Calif. - December 5, 2013 -- USA Men's Senior National Team Head Coach Dejan Udovicic has announced the coaching staffs for the USA Men's National Pipeline Teams, including the Junior, Youth, and Cadet levels. Alex Rodriguez has been named Head Coach for the Men's Junior National Team and will be joined by Brian Flacks as Assistant Coach. Brett Ormsby has been named Head Coach for the Men's Youth National Team and will be joined by Zac Koerner...