Former Auburn and CMSA Swimmer TJ Leon nominated for Rhodes Scholarship
Former Auburn team captain TJ Leon has been nominated for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Rope Climbs Time Lapse – Swim Practice as Video Art
Swimming Video courtesy of Lauren Van Laethem. (Thx to SwimMAC’s Micah Lawrence for tweeting out the video.) Via Youtube: Rope Climbing…
5 Performance Goals Swimmers Need to Focus On
Goal setting can either be a help or a hindrance, depending upon how we go about setting our intentions…
Swimming Gear Profile – The Adjustable Resistance Kickboard
Courtesy of Evan King HQ: Belleville, Ontario Canada Inventor: Adjustable Resistance Kickboard I swam competitively from ages 9 to 18 and…
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”
An Intimate Lauren Perdue Letter Announcing Her Retirement
Lauren Perdue: “This has been a tough decision, but despite my strong desire to compete, my body has had enough.”
Don’t Risk Shallow Water Blackout: Swim Smart and Safe with the Cardio Cap
Using the Cardio Cap takes the guessing game out of hypoxic training. The Cardio Cap allows for intensified hypoxic training by restricting air flow at a safer, more regulated level.
World Record Holder Dana Vollmer Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Her First Child in February
Dana Vollmer shed some light on what she’s been up to since last competing at the 2013 World Championships.
From brain surgery to the NCAA Championships: Whitney Weisz’s Aztec comeback
Less than one year removed from a dangerous brain surgery, Whitney Weisz was scoring points for San Diego State at the NCAA Championships.
Laure Manaudou: Autobiography Released in time for her 28th Birthday
At the height of her success, Laure Manaudou was the most popular personality in France. Today, on her 28th birthday, the star has launched her autobiography.
2014 National Champion Cammile Adams Joins Team Arena
Two-time USA Swimming 200 fly national champ Cammile Adams has signed on with Arena through 2016.
Naoya Tomita suspended 18 months for camera-stealing incident at Asian Games
Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita has been hit with an 18-month ban after he was caught stealing a journalist’s camera at the Asian Games.
3 Ways to Train and Compete With Intention
Just as swimmers conduct a physical warm-up just prior to a practice or competition the best prepared swimmers have also developed a comprehensive psychological or mental warm up in order to put them in the best frame of mind for a great training opportunity or peak performance.
Fitter and Faster Photo Vault: Jaeger, Joyce, Phillips & Craig host Oct 4-5 Clinics
Butterfly speed man, Tim Phillips, hosted the New Canaan Fitter and Faster Swim Tour stop.
Slix Australia Two Piece Training Swimsuits Don’t Slip or Drag
If you think you can’t have a swimsuit that’s both active and stylish, think again! While your racer back is practical and your bikini is cute…
