Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Kelsi Worrell Narrowly Misses American Record in 50 Fly at U.S. Nationals

Worrell now sits behind Torres as the 2nd fastest American of all time, and the fastest ever American in textile. That surpassed Dana Vollmer’s 25.80 that she swam in 2012.

  1 Comment

Wyckoff Sharks 2015 Long Course YMCA Nationals Video

This video of the Wyckoff YMCA Sharks’ team trip to YMCA Nationals is courtesy of Lucas Keh. The team made a strong showing at the meet, which was held August 3rd-7th in Indianapolis.

  1 Comment

Team USA Takes Home 5 Medals on Day 1 of 2015 Parapan Ams

Team USA made its mark on the first day of competition at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto, winning one gold, one silver and three bronze medals to open the eight-day long competition.

  Comment First!

Canadian Swimmers Feast on Medals on Day 1 of Parapan Am Games

Nicolas Turbide, of Quebec City, collected Canada’s first gold of the meet, winning the 200-IM for the visually impaired in two minutes, 19.99 seconds. Devin Gotell, of Montreal, was second in 2:26.62.

  Comment First!

USA Men’s Water Polo Claims Seventh Place At World Championships

The USA Men’s Senior National Team bounced back from two straight losses to finish strong at the FINA World Championships topping Australia 10-6 to claim seventh place.

  Comment First!

Canadian Swimmers Circling the Pool Podium at Parapan Am Games

Like circling sharks Canadian swimmers are ready to sink their teeth into their first medals at the Toronto Parapan American Games.

  Comment First!

Final Results: 2015 Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships

The LA County Surf Life Saving Association won the 2015 Nautica United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships team title on Saturday.

  Comment First!

Maxime Rooney Blasts New World Junior Record to Win 200 Free at US Nationals

Maxime Rooney didn’t just go a best time in the 200 free. He didn’t just set a new junior world record. He became a national champion at 17 years old.

  9 Comments

Michael Phelps Cranks Out 10th Best 200 fly in the World at US Nationals

Michael Phelps wasted no time asserting himself as one of the world’s best swimmers in 2015. In his first event, the 200 meter fly, he rocketed from 8th seed to 1st seed with a 1:55.15.

  25 Comments

2015 US Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

On Friday morning at U.S. Nationals, we’ll get our first look at Michael Phelps, who will swim the 200 fly prelims as the 8th seed. He’ll have to take on Jack Conger, the American record holder in yards, in his heat.

  38 Comments

American Gold Medalists Share Olympic Memories with USA Swimming

In this video posted to USA Swimming’s youtube channel, a group of American gold medalists reflect on their Olympic memories.

  1 Comment

Thormeyer Wins 100 Free Gold on Day 2 of Canadian Nationals

17-year-old Markus Thormeyer took the title in come-from-behind fashion with a time of 50.21 seconds, beating Pan Am Games teammate Stefan Milosevic, racing for UBC Dolphin Association.

  Comment First!

Kelsi Worrell Shows Star Power in More Than Just Fly at US Nationals

Worrell swam a 1:00.38 in the prelims of the women’s 100 back at U.S. Nationals this morning. That was a huge drop from her entry time at 1:02.76 that she clocked this past June.

  2 Comments

FINA TV to Stream Moscow Leg of Swimming World Cup

The first leg of the FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup – in Moscow (RUS) – on August 11-12 will be streamed live and free of charge on FINAtv.

  Comment First!

USA Women’s Water Polo Makes History at FINA World Championships

The United States of America became the first team in history to hold Olympic, World Championship, World Cup and World League crowns at the same time when it beat Netherlands 5-4 in the final tonight.

  Comment First!