Articles by SwimSwam Staff

Jay Fitzgerald inducted into Broward County Sports Hall of Fame

Coach Jay was honored for his significant contribution to the sport, developing swimmers from all levels, from the Olympics straight though to Senior and Junior Nationals, College, High School and Age Group.

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TCU Gets Verbal From Clear Creek’s Micaela Roemer

The TCU Horned Frogs have earned a verbal commitment from Micaela Roemer, who will make a good foundation piece as the program continues to grow into the Big 12.

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2014 National Select Camp Photo Vault

Many thanks to the National Select Camp attendees for sending these swimming photos, and to Kristy Kowal, former World Record Holder and Olympic medalist!

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Ryan Lochte tips $400 at College Restaurant over the Penn State Game Weekend

Last Friday Ryan Lochte finished his morning workout early and headed to Penn State to see the football game.

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2014 FINA World Cup Series: Beijing Day 1 Recaps, Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu has resumed her winning ways with an early National Record in the 800 free in Beijing.

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Katie Latham verbally commits to FGCU

The UK is beginning to realising the potential the NCAA has to offer. Katie had 10 offers and chose FGCU.

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Seton Hall knocks off Rider Broncs with big performances from Pirate freshmen

Seton Hall beat Rider Thursday night, getting multiple wins from its freshman class.

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2014-15 West Virginia University Swimming and Diving – Pump Up Video

College Swimming News / Swimming Video courtesy of AgreenProductions.

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Top 5 Pet Peeves at the Pool

We’ve got the new Funkita collection, and we love their new print called “Occupy The Lane.” It’s the protest print for all swimmers and it got us thinking of some of those annoying problems at the pool. Image: “The new Occupy The Lane print by Funkit”

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Lou Petto hired as Upper Main Line YMCA Competitive Aquatics Director

Lou Petto has been hired by the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) as their new Competitive Aquatic Director, bringing 19 years of coaching experience to Berwyn, PA. Petto becomes just the fourth head coach of UMLY since the program’s inception in 1971.

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Former Oakland University swimmer and captain Tom Allen passed away

“The Oakland family is saddened and diminished with the tragic loss of friend and colleague Tommy Allen,” said former Athletics Director and Coach Corey Van Fleet.

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Race Video: 2014 FINA Swimming World Cup, Hong Kong, DAY 1

American Tom Shields and Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu were the biggest winners on day 1 of the Hong Kong World Cup, at least in terms of series points.

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NBC Today Show hosts Matt Lauer and Al Roker to emcee 2014 Golden Goggles

The annual Golden Goggle Awards not only honors and celebrates our U.S. National Swim Team, it serves as an important fundraiser for the USA Swimming Foundation. Proceeds benefit the USA Swimming Foundation’s mission to
“Save Lives and Build Champions” – in the pool and in life.

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2014 Dubai FINA World Cup – Day 2 Photo Vault

Many thanks to FINA and G. Scala for these swimming photos.

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