Arena Debuts Limited Edition Suit for U.S. National Team at 2013 FINA World Championships
The limited edition POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Mark 2 features a red, white and blue pattern and is currently exclusive to U.S. National Team athletes competing internationally. The suit was designed to celebrate Arena’s eight-year sponsorship as the exclusive outfitter of the U.S. National Swim Team. It will hit retail stores in the U.S. and internationally in October 2013. (Image courtesy of Arena)
Katerine Savard sets Canadian Record at World Championships, Ryan Cochrane Advances
Ryan Cochrane and the women’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay will swim for medals tonight, while Katerine Savard, Noemie Thomas and Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson will look to advance through semifinals. (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
2013 FINA World Championships, Canadian Day 1 Prelims Photo Vault
Photos Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol.
Rub-a-Dub-Dub-Two-Men-In-a-Tub, Adrain & Dwyer: Pre Worlds Photo Vault Part 2
Rub-a-dub-dub, two-sprinters-in-the-tub! Nathan Adrian & Conor Dwyer chill, pre 2013 FINA World Championships. (Thanks to Jess for finding these images web-wide!)
2013 Team USA Pre World Championships Photo Vault
Ricky Berens’ back and evidence of an octopus attack? (Images courtesy of the 2013 US Worlds Team and Jess, our faithful web curator!)
Dolfin Swim Lands Coaching Legend Randy Reese to Senior Member Advisory Board
Few coaches have ever won a national championship, had a team ranked #1 in the country, or coached swimmers to Olympic gold. Randy Reese might be the first and only coach to do so at every level.
Franklin Set For Phelpsian World Championships Event Schedule – Gold Medal Minute Video
4-time London Olympic gold medalist, Missy Franklin, will swim eight events at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain: 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 50, 100 & 200 backstroke, 4×100 freestyle relay, 4×100 medley relay and the 4×200 freestyle relay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 World Championships Canadian Open Water Swimming Photo Vault
The team of Philippe Guertin, Eric Hedlin and Zsofi Balazs crossed the finish line at Moll de la Fusta in 57:13.7, good for 12th in the race. (Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
The University of Tampa’s 2013 Incoming Class Includes 24 Swimmers
“This is probably the strongest, and definitely the most diverse incoming class I’ve had in my 34 years at the University of Tampa,” said head coach Ed Brennan. “It’s a very well-rounded class, with men and women of great character, athletic abilities, and academic desire.” (Image courtesy of the University of Tampa)
How to be a Mean Brother – Vine Video
Ok… this is not a competitive swimming video, but there’s a pool and I’ve witnessed this move done countless times…
8:10, The Story of British Swimming Success at Barcelona 2003 – Documentary Film
In 2003 Britain’s swimmers won a then record 8 medals at the World Swimming Championships in Barcelona. Ten years on, using exclusive new interviews, 8:10 tells the story of how those medals were won, in the words of the swimmers who won them.
Cheer on Canadian Swimmers on Sportsnet Starting Sunday
Canadians can catch the swimming from the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona on Sportsnet beginning this Sunday. Swimming Canada’s broadcast partner will be compiling a one-hour highlight show from the finals sessions from all eight days of the championships. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
How to go Swimming like a Boss – Funny Vine Video
This is the most impressive cannonball I’ve ever witnessed in my life. If you can top it, please send swimswam the video. We will post and tag with your Twitter handle.
Young Canadian Team 12th in Worlds Open Water Team Event
The team of Philippe Guertin, Eric Hedlin and Zsofi Balazs crossed the finish line at Moll de la Fusta in 57:13.7, good for 12th in the race.
US World Team Vine Videos, Directed by Ricky Berens
Ricky Berens goes behind the scene on the road to Barcelona via Vine! (Thanks to Jess for providing these links.)
