Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #23: Test Set
Test the dryland work you’ve been doing over the last few weeks and see where your strength is at.
Federica Pellegrini Will Auction World Record and Olympic Gold Medal Goggles
Among the items up for grabs will be the goggles that Pellegrini wore when she won her Olympic gold medal in 2008 and the pair she wore to break the 200 free World Record in 2009.
Mac Boyle Commits to Indiana as The Village School’s First-Ever College Swimmer
Mac Boyle from Katy, Texas has committed to swim for Indiana University beginning in the fall of 2020.
Swimming Daily Dryland Workouts #22: Staying Active on Easter
Easter coincides with the next recovery day in our cycle – so here’s some fun ways to stay active today while giving your joints and muscles a rest!
Italian Sports Minister Hints at Possible Training Restart on May 4th
Italy celebrates Easter weekend with news of the possible resumption of some sporting activities coming in a few weeks.
Versatile IMer Nicklas Bohn Raises Alabama’s Recruiting Presence in Georgia
Alabama hasn’t recruited much out of neighboring state Georgia recently, but that’s beginning to change with the addition of Nicklas Bohn to the class of 2021.
Anastasia Fesikova Talks China in January as Coronavirus Outbreak Began
Former World Record holder Anastasia Fesikova (above) and husband Sergey have quarantined in the country where they are doing dryland training.
North Texas LSC Launches Plan to Rebate $140,000 to Member Clubs
The North Texas Local Swimming Committee (LSC) launched a program to refund about $140,000 in fee rebates to its member clubs.
A Look at the Options for Adjusting the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Time Standards
Katie Ledecky hit her first 800 free Olympic Trials cut less than a year before qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Team. A few weeks later, she won gold in London.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #21 – Duffel Bags
Adding weight to a standard duffel bag can help add some strength and variety to your dryland routine. Dirt or sand will do the trick.
Raffle for Adam Peaty’s Olympic-Worn Suit Raises over $16,000 for NHS
Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty raised over $16,000 to support the National Health Service combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK.
USA Swimming Plans to Set New 2021 Olympic Trials Standards for New Swims
While existing qualifiers will still be eligible to race at the rescheduled 2021 Olympic Trials, new qualifiers will have to meet tougher standards.
Show Your Friends and Colleagues Your Swim Love with SwimSwam Zoom Backgrounds
We’ve created some free backgrounds to use on Zoom and show your friends and family how much you love swimming, even when you can’t do it.
USA Swimming Will Refund, or Roll Forward, 2020 Olympic Trials Tickets to 2021
One of the most frequently asked questions that we have received about the U.S. Olympic Trials is what will happen to tickets upon the reschedule.
USA Swimming Announces Dates for 2021 Olympic Trials
The 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials will be held a week earlier in the Olympic cycle than the 2020 trials were originally scheduled for.
