Race Video: Coughlin tops 50 Free in 25.17
In a tightly-bunched final field for the splash-and-dash, it was savvy veterans who rose to the top. Multi-time Olympian Natalie Coughlin went 25.17, getting her hand on the wall first in a field loaded with big names.
Race Video: Schmitt tops Ledecky in 200 Free in Austin, 1:57.71
In a battle of US Olympians, it was Allison Schmitt who triumphed over Katie Ledecky in the 200 freestyle.
Race Video: Dwyer wins 400IM in Austin, 4:16.58
Dwyer used a strong backstroke leg to build a lead on Tunisian Olympian and long-distance specialist Ous Mellouli. The two were almost identical split-wise apart from that backstroke, where Dwyer went 1:06.4 to Mellouli’s 1:07.5. That one second proved to be the difference as Dwyer went 4:16.58 to Mellouli’s 4:17.69.
Cougars Claim win over Incarnate Word
“We did a great job capitalizing on two wins apiece by Heather Winn, Maya Owens, and Danielle Shedd,” said head coach Rich Murphy.
Emory & Henry Swimming Sweep Double Duals
The Emory & Henry College Women’s Swimming Team moved to 8-0 on the year Saturday afternoon as it picked up a pair of wins in double dual competition at Milligan College.
Converse College overpowers Lady Lions 122 to 87
The EC Women’s swim team traveled to Spartanburg, SC to compete against Converse College (NCAA Div. II) on their senior…
Albion College Tops Hope College
“One of the things I outlined with the captains was how I thought this was going to be a close meet,” Albion Coach Jake Taber said. “I didn’t know if we could win any of the first five events. Brad and Austin won those two and it set the tone.”
Davis Take First Place in 50-Yard Freestyle by :00.01
Today’s meet against the Pacers was the final one of the regular season for head coach Thomas Till’s squad, which now begins to prepare for the Landmark Conference Swimming & Diving Championships that will be held here Feb. 7-9.
Bonnies Come up Short Against Bearcats
The St. Bonaventure women’s swimming and diving returned to the pool after a month long break to face the Binghamton Bearcats at the Saunders Aquatic Center on Saturday.
2014 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Day 2 Photo Vault
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com, for these beautiful swimming photos. Featured image: Charlie Houchin
Arena Austin Grand Prix Deck Tour with Google Glass – Video
Many thanks to the guys at TAKEITLIVE.tv for capturing and providing this Deck Tour video. Featured image: Tyler Clary, Matt Grevers, Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley.
Dwyer: NBAC Practice is Brutal with Agnel, Mellouli, McLean and Luchsinger – Video
Dwyer executes an odd double at the Arena Grand Prix in Austin, 100 free and 200 breast, but handles it with ease with his NBAC base of training.
Lawrence Surprised by 2:25 200 Breast Win, Expected a 2:30 – Video
Micah Lawrence won in front of a very familiar crowd in the 200 breast. The SwimMAC pro, who grew up in the Austin area, went 2:25.73, splitting her race with incredible consistency to win the event.
French Olympic Star Yannick Agnel Loves Training at NBAC – Video Interview
Yannick Agnel continues to impress on American soil after joining Bob Bowman’s North Baltimore Aquatic Club for his training.
Adrian is Satisfied with 48.2 in 100 Free at the Austin Grand Prix – Video Interview
The American sprint star pulled out a surprising 48.26 to blow away a great field here in the 100 free. For a swim in mid-January, that’s an awfully promising time for one of the many great sprinters in a crowded world field.