USA Women Claim 5th Straight Super Final Crown With 8-6 Win Over Dutch
The USA Women’s National Team claimed their fifth straight FINA World League Super Final crown with an 8-6 victory over the Netherlands. Rachel Fattal scored three goals in the win with Ashleigh Johnson earning top goalkeeper honors.
Swimming Technique: Spreading The Fingers
One secret to swimming faster is right at your fingertips – spread your fingers!
Pitt Adds 12 More Athletes to 2018 Recruiting Class
PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh swimming & diving program can officially announce 12 roster additions for the upcoming 2018-19 season, including…
USA Women to Play for World League Gold after 8-3 Win over Russia
The USA Women’s National Team will play for gold at the FINA World League Super Final after defeating Russia 8-3 in semifinal play.
USOC Announced Best of May Finalists for Team USA Awards
The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of May, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from last month.
Albion Hires Nick Stone as Head Swim & Dive Coach
Nick Stone, who mentored the first All-America swimmer in 40 years at Buffalo State College and previously served as the interim head coach for the powerful program at Williams College, has been tabbed to lead the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs at Albion College.
Peterson, VanDyken Join Georgetown Coaching Staff
Georgetown University Swimming & Diving Head Coach Jack Leavitt has announced the addition of Drew Peterson and Marc VanDyken to the coaching staff. Peterson will serve as the assistant swimming coach, while VanDyken will become the head diving coach.
USA Women Advance To Super Final Semis With 12-1 Win Over Australia
The USA Women’s National Team will play for a medal once more at the FINA World League Super Final after advancing to the semifinal round with a 12-1 win over Australia.
IOC, Athletes Commission Invite Global Athletes to Make Voices Heard
A Steering Committee of 20 athlete representatives from around the world, assembled by the Athletes’ Commission (AC) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), released the initial components of an Athlete Charter to address and protect the fundamental rights and responsibilities of athletes around the world.
Bay Area Olympians Highlight 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara
Standout Bay Area-based Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, Nathan Adrian and Ryan Murphy are expected to lead a fast field for next week’s TYR Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, June 7-10 at the George F. Haines International Swim Center.
Big Ten Names Spring, At-Large Sports Academic All-Big Ten Honorees
The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday recognized a total of 1,906 students competing in spring and at-large sports who have been named to the Academic All-Conference team.
Sergio Lopez Adds 4 More to Virginia Tech Recruiting Class
Courtesy: Virginia Tech Athletics BLACKSBURG, Virginia –Virginia Tech announces the addition of four new Hokies, who join 17 previously announced…
12 Stages of a Hero’s (Swimmer’s) Journey
Karl Hamouche shares his adaptation of Christopher Vogler’s 12 Stages of a Hero’s Journey.
Shouts From the Stands: I Wanna Go Fast
Gil Stovall never went out with the intention of grabbing the lead, was perpetually worried about “falling off the last 50,” had always relied on his kick, his ability to come from behind to post a fast time, to win races. Had he made a mistake now, gone out too fast in a race for one of two precious spots on the U.S. Olympic team?
Shouts From the Stands: Swimming’s Technological Revolution
As world record times continue to drop, and athletes seem to be getting continually faster, one must ask what factors besides pure strength are contributing to this never ending cycle of world record breaking.
