Katie Ledecky Happy with Tough Double, 200 IM and 800 Free (Video Interview)
Danish national record-holder Lotte Friis led early, but Katie Ledecky completed a thrilling comeback, gaining on Friis steadily from about the 350-mark onward and erasing the two-second lead the Dane had built up.
Michael Andrew Breaks Down 100 Breast and 100 Back Records (Video Interview)
Michael Andrew has had no trouble turning his short course success into long course success in Austin, breaking the 13-14 boys’ National Age Group Record in his 3rd different event of the meet.
Tom Luchsinger shares a Bob Bowman 200 Butterfly Set (Video Interview)
Luchsinger wins 200 fly and shares Bob Bowman butterfly set. See Bowman video below on butterfly training.
Bob Bowman Shares 200 Butterfly Training Insight (Video Interview)
See video above with Tom Luchsinger breaking down the Bob Bowman butterfly set. 30 x 100m on 1:30: 50 free under 35 seconds, climb up to the blocks, dive a 50m fly striving to hold sub 28 seconds.
Shields Wanted 52 Low in 100 Fly, But Happy with Grand Prix Win (Video Interview)
California pro Tom Shields was all over the 100 fly field in this one, going 52.72 to win handily.
Matt McLean Offers Insight on NBAC & Explains his Takeaway From the 2012 Olympics (Video)
Matt McLean drills down on training at Bob Bowman’s NBAC. Training has been challenging, but perfect for his goals moving toward the 2016 Olympic Games.
Video Interview: Matt Grevers owns 100 Back with 53.72 in Austin
A powerhouse 100 backstroke field did not disappoint, putting together a race that was up in the air until the very finish.
Libby Trickett in Kimberley, Western Australia BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series
Swimming Australia Olympic Champion, Libby Trickett, helps to promote the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series with a trip to Kimberley in Western Australia.
Jessica Hardy Dreaded Breaststroke, Now She Loves It – Video Interview
In a tough field of up-and-comers 26-year-old Jessica Hardy showed why she’s still a household name on the American breaststroking scene.
Ross Murdoch equals Scottish Pride in 100 Breaststroke (Video Interview)
Ross Murdoch extended his dominance in the breaststroke races in Austin, winning the 100 breast in 1:00.58.
Hilary Caldwell Sweeps backstroke in Austin (Video Interview)
She won the 200 back last night, and now Canada’s Hilary Caldwell has made it a sweep. The 22-year-old went 1:01.57 to nip current Grand Prix points leader Megan Romano at the wall.
2014 Swimming Australia Calendar of Major Events
Courtesy of Swimming Australia. (Featured Image: Cate Campbell)
EC Lions 72, Darton State College 152
Saturday, the EC Men’s & Women’s Swimming Team traveled to Albany Georgia to compete in a dual meet with the…
Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Headlines Youth Swimming Event in Austin
Twenty Four Youth Swimmers from Longhorn Aquatics will have the experience of a lifetime tonight, swimming alongside 7-time Olympic medalist and University of Texas grad, Aaron Peirsol and 2012 gold medalist Matt McLean.
Universal Sports Network to Broadcast Big Wave Surf Contest
Courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
