Blucore introduces “Gene Pool” Sponsorship Program
Swimming News courtesy of Blucore, a SwimSwam partner. Blucore, the company behind the new posture training tool, the Corsuit, has…
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5 sessions, 5 suits. Do you switch suits to suit your session?
Do you mix it up or keep it consistent through the week?
3 Ways to Improve your Breath Control
All swimmers can benefit from improving their breath control—whether it helps you hold your head down in the final meters of a race or it enables you to go further underwater off each wall.
How to achieve Early Vertical Forearm
Brian Bolster, Head Coach of Osprey Aquatics, wanted to tackle the issue of Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) and succeeded spectacularly with the development of the Bolster Paddles.
3-time Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist Darian Townsend extends agreement with A3 Performance
Townsend is an 8-time NCAA Champion, World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian and an Olympic Gold Medalist in the 400-meter Freestyle Relay at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
Inspiration and Perspective from someone late to the Michael Phelps Fan Party
My sister makes fun of me for my late-to-the-party interest in Michael Phelps. Back in 2007 – 08, when he was breaking world records, dominating the sport and eating up space on magazine covers, he barely registered with me. I don’t know how I managed such ignorant bliss; we were on the University of Michigan campus at the same time
Jolyn Swimwear July 4th Celebration Photo Vault
Jolyn Swimwear is seen on pool decks and in the water throughout the globe. The Southern California based swimwear company has carved out a distinctive niche by combining rock solid technical performance wear with cutting edge style.
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US National Team member Danielle Strader pursues new challenge in the pool
Danielle Strader-Bordi: “I’ve been there and have experiences at almost all levels of swimming, even at some of the highest levels. I can relate to the athletes and I know how a suit should fit and how the goggles should feel.”
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Open Letter: Air Quality From a Pool Owner’s Perspective
An open letter from Bob McCallister, Cobb County Aquatics Manager, to all owners, operators, and users of indoor pools. (Featured Image: Mountain View Aquatic Center)
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Watch Reece Whitley Break the 13-14 200m Breast NAC Record, 2:19.74 (Race Video)
Whitley, who will be 14 until January 3rd, 2015, swam a 2:19.74 at the BSS Summer Classic, which breaks the 2010 record set by current USA Swimming National Teamer Gunnar Bentz of the Dynamo Swim Club at 2:20.48.
3 Reasons Why Chloe Sutton Likes SwimSpray
Two-time Olympian Chloe Sutton knows swimming, knows the lifestyle and strives to make it fit her life. She trains with…
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NC State Women Sign Four To Incoming Class
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State swimming & diving coach Braden Holloway announced the four-member signing class of three freshmen and one…
Syrian Olympian Azad Al-Barazi Swims For His War Ravaged Country
Azad Al-Barazi: “I still wanted to swim, and the only reason why is for the Syrian people, for the 140,000 plus people that died, 7,000 of them children. For the economic losses and for the 3 million homes destroyed…”
Oakland Announces 2014-2015 Swimming and Diving Schedule
2014-15 Oakland Schedule ROCHESTER, Mich. – After a pair of Horizon League championships for the program in Oakland’s first year in…
1936 Olympic Champion, 96 years old, still loves to swim
Adolph Kiefer was born in 1918, back in the days of Babe Ruth and the Red Baron.
