Canadian Noemie Thomas Chats About Her Commitment to the Cal Golden Bears
“I’ve always liked training with people that are faster than me,” Thomas said. “They’ll push me every day, and that’s the way to get better.”
Strike Leaves Windsor Essex Swim Team Without Their Pool
Swimmers are again without a pool in Ontario as the University of Windsor pool: the St. Denis Centre has been closed due to the CUPE 1393 strike.
Swimming Canada’s 104th AGM
This weekend Ottawa’s playing host to Swimming Canada’s 104th AGM (annual general meeting)…
Three-way Tie for Andy Coan Award At 50th Woodson Invitational
All-star swimmers Megan Moroney and Rachael Bradford-Feldman each came home with two victories last night. Moroney took the women’s 200 yard freestyle in 1:50.76 followed by a win in the 100 yard fly with a 56.61…
Oldest High school Invite: Woodson Invitational Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Out of the 16 prelim events swum this morning, Bolles swimmers headed into the finals with the top seed in six events, sending at least one swimmer into every single final…
Change in Canadian Qualifying Procedures Leads to Plummeting Participation at Age Group Champs
Swimming Canada changed its age group championship qualifying procedures in 2013, for better or for worse.
Sectional Legislation Passes Amendment Allowing Summer Meets To Go Up To Four Days In Length
Summer meets may now last up to 4 days, versus the proposed 3.5.
Twitter, Ehh? Full Twitter List of Canadian World Championship Swim Team
The Canadian team has truly outdone themselves on the Twittersphere since the Olympic games. Now every swimmer on the women’s roster has Twitter account along with only two missing on the men’s side…impressive. (Image courtesy of Swimming Canada)
Who’s on Twitter on the Australian World Championship Team?
This hotel, as Tweeted by Ash Delaney this morning, will be home base for the Australians in Barcelona.
Canada Announces New East vs. West Dual Meet
Swimming Canada has designed a unique meet format for their youth swimmers in 2014 to replace their participation in the NACC. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tyler McGill: Staying Hungry
Tyler McGill talks training, the Olympics, and who he’s keeping an eye on for Thursday’s 100 fly. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
23-Time CIS Champ Erica Morningstar Taking a Break, At Least, From the Pool
Calgary’s Erica Morningstar is one of the most decorated Canadian collegiate swimmers in history. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cal Commit Gutierrez Breaks Three Records at Utah State Champs
Cal’s Long Gutierrez led a record haul at the Utah State Championships last weekend. (Stock Photo: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Orlando Grand Prix Day 3 Finals: Missy Franklin Wins 200 Backstroke
Missy Franklin, and swimmer bun, signing autographs at the Orlando Grand Prix. (Photo Credit: GMM)
Better Know an Olympic Trials Bid: St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome Offers Size, Accessibility
St. Louis’ cavernous Edward Jones Dome will be scaled down if selected as host of the 2016 Olympic Trials.
