2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Wide Open Field
With Michael Phelps out of the picture, Tyler McGill is a heavy favorite to represent the U.S. in Barcelona this summer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
What’s Next For Bill Jewell Sexual Abuse Allegations?
Ceci Christy contributed to this report. After Bill Jewell was unsuccessful in his wrongful termination lawsuit against the Fullerton Aquatics…
Haley Anderson Wins 5KM Race at 2013 US Open Water Worlds Trials
Haley Anderson, the champion of the women’s 5km race at the 2013 U.S. Open Water National Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Redemption: Andrew Gemmell Wins 2013 US Title in 5km, Headed to Barcelona
After a tough finish in the 10km race, Andrew Gemmell was all smiles when he won the men’s 5km race and earned a spot for the World Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
May 15th, 2013 is the 2nd Annual International Water Safety Day
When Nate Tschol, one of the visionaries behind International Water Safety Day, approached me last year to gain SwimSwam’s support…
2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: Cal On Path For 1-2 in Women’s 200 IM
Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz has raised her fist in triumph at the last two NCAA Championships, and last year’s Olympic Trials, in the 200 IM. Can she make it four-straight? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic Gold Medal of Legendary Distance Swimmer For Sale on EBay
The Olympic gold medals of American Ford Konno, like the one seen above, can be purchased on EBay for a hefty sum. (Photo Courtesy: AmericanHeritage1.com)
Teduits Takes His Game to Long Course on Final Day of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix
Wisconsin’s Drew Teduits, the NCAA Champion in the 200 backstroke, swam a lifetime best in long course of the same event on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Men’s 200 Free Final Thick With Olympians on Day 2 of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim GP
Michigan’s Connor Jaeger is on a roll at the UltraSwim, and took the top seed in an incredible field of the 200 free on Friday from Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
BREAKING: Arena Carbon-Pro Will Be Allowed Nationally Until June 3rd; NFHS Allows As well
The Arena Carbon-Pro suits that are no longer FINA approved will be allowed until June 3rd. (Logo Courtesy: USA Swimming)
Arena USA Chief Tim McCool Addresses FINA Non-Compliant Suit
“Early Monday morning Arena USA distributed a press release, “Arena Waives FINA Approval On Three Models Of Powerskin Carbon-Pro”. SwimSwam spoke with Tim McCool, who helms Arena USA, shortly after the release went live.”
American Record on Watch at 2013 Charlotte Grand Prix (Psych Sheets & Preview)
Glenview Titans swimmer Olivia Smoliga could scare an American Record in the 50 backstroke this weekend in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Winter Juniors Time Standards Overall Get Faster, But Not By Much
Defending Winter Junior Nationals 200 backstroker Kathleen Baker doesn’t have to worry about qualifying for the 2013 meet, but she may be facing fewer competitors after the women’s backstroke qualifying standards stiffened significantly. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming President’s Message From Bruce Stratton
This is an unedited message from USA Swimming President Bruce Stratton. Mr. Stratton has dedicated nearly 30 years of volunteer…
2013 Phillips 66 National Championships and World Trials Promo Video
11-time Olympic medalist, Ryan Lochte, will headline 2013 World Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
