Racing in Memory of Fallen Veterans: The Germantown Masters Solstice Meet
The Germantown Maryland Masters are back this year with the 3rd Annual Solstice Meet, a short course meters competition that combines fast swimming and a friendly atmosphere with a touching tribute to our fallen veterans.
Masters World Championships: An American Perspective by Nadine Day
Nadine’s two terms as USMS President have taken her on many swimming-related adventures, with Kazan 2015 being one of the highlights. Below is Nadine’s recap of the Masters World Championships.
Three Masters World Relay Records Go Down at 2015 Bumpy Jones Classic
Erika Braun, Alicia Uhl, Kerry Lindauer and Jen Stinger represented North Carolina Masters as they blasted their way to three new Masters World Records this weekend.
Sara Holman Named 2014’s Air Force Athlete of the Year
First Lt. Sara Holman has been selected as the 2014 Air Force Athlete of the Year for her stellar efforts…
New FINA Rules Changes Kick in Wednesday, September 25th
Backstrokers are no longer allowed to completely submerge at the finish of a race, under new FINA rules.
Behind the Scenes Video: United States Masters Swimming Summer Nationals
Behind the Scenes Video from the 2012 USMS Summer Nationals. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Olympian and Masters Champion, David Sims, Breaks 200 Fly 2 Minute Barrier
David Sims is supposed to be a miler. That’s the event in which he made the 1980 Olympic Swimming Team,…
Open Water Swimming Workout – January 22, 2013
photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Laura Val Breaks Her Own WR in Italy
Three More World Records were broken in Italy on Tuesday, as the 2012 FINA World Masters Championships rolled through its…
American Shead Breaks WR in Riccione Day 1
Shead was one of four World Record breakers in the 100 breast on day 1. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
LESSONS FROM LEGENDS
Chuck Warner, a 40-year coaching veteran & author, looks back with wisdom to ask the question: “What makes swimmers great?”
Sprint News 4/29/12: CAS Rules on Brits; Brazil Fails in 800 FR
The CAS’ latest ruling is causing a stir in the Olympic sporting community.
David Marsh Walks the Walk in Greensboro [Video]
We presume they give out gigantic trophies for Championships in USMS too.
Oozing Chlorine at a Law Firm
I spent last week at Cornell University, giving a series of lectures on chemical patent law. I also told SwimSpray’s…
SwimSpray: Andrew Chadeayne Q&A
What’s the SwimSpray culture like? “We’re all college swimming buddies. That turns out to be huge for a couple of reasons: Everyone understands how to work hard; and everyone adopts a very team-oriented mindset.”
