History of the Swimming Pace Clock
The Palm Beach Scientific Training Group poses with the world’s first swimming pace clock at the Palm Beach rock pool north of Sydney, Australia in 1946.
Make Practice Twice The Fun with Dolfin String Back Reversibles!
Dolfin String Back Reversibles are a great way to maximize your style and your dollar. Wear it on the print side, and watch how many compliments you get on the bold patterns!
FINIS Hires Ross Davenport to Join International Business Development Staff
British Olympian Ross Davenport, above, poses with the 2012 Olympics behind him. He was a part of three British Olympic Teams, and has now joined the staff at FINIS.
Loras College Tops Rivals Luther For First Time Since 2004
It was a big weekend for Loras College in Division III.
Michigan Men’s Swimming Go Keys Breeze, Florida Flow
Hassan Abdel-Khalik, Bryan Hughes, Keltan Lawler, and Jason Chen are the HAKali Crew.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Jimmy Feigen Six Kick DPS Drill
Watch, listen and learn from 2012 Silver Medalist Jimmy Feigen as he explains the Six-kick DPS drill demonstrated by two-time Olympian Chloe Sutton.
How to Use the VASA Swim Trainer to Become a Smarter and Stronger Swimmer
This guest column was provided by and is courtesy of VASA, a SwimSwam partner, and Matt Kredich, the 2013 Swammy Award winning College Coach of the Year.
Shouts From the Stands: A German Fan Laments the Lack of a Berlin World Cup in 2014
The Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark in Berlin will not host a World Cup meet this year for the first time since 1998. This will be the first time in the series’ history that it won’t have a German meet.
Fitter and Faster celebrates touring over 100 cities in 2013
Fitter and Faster Olympians celebrate visiting over 100 cities in 2013. Featured Image: Fitter and Faster Olympians behind the scenes of the “Swim Like A Champion” video series production.
FINIS Vapor Launches January 2014, Video Teaser
The Vapor tech suit uses hydro-reflective technology to repel water and increase your optimal efficiency.
How to Flip Turn, dos and don’ts
There are two common mistakes that many swimmers of all abilities make when performing flip turns. The first and most frequently observed is gliding into the wall, causing the swimmer to lose speed thus slowing down the flip.
WATER POLO: USA Women Win Holiday Cup With 13-5 Victory Over Greece
The victory capped a 5-0 run at the tournament for the United States as they prepare for the FINA World Cup qualifier this week with Canada.
Dr. Andrew Chadeayne Tells His Story of Inventing SwimSpray
FROM DR. CHADEAYNE: “SwimSpray’s best selling point is that it actually works – my hair isn’t crunchy or dead anymore. My skin doesn’t burn or itch. Getting the chlorine off after swimming feels great.”
Mie Nielsen, Baumrtova Break Euro Record in 100 Back
Denmark’s Mie Nielsen has broken the European Record in the 100 back, just 6 months after pulling out of Worlds with a knee injury.
Yulia Efimova Breaks Soni’s World Record in 200 SCM Breaststroke
A new rivalry is being born in Europe. Russia’s Yulia Efimova (above) and Denmark’s Rikke Moeller-Pedersen had another great battle in finals of the 200 breaststroke.
