Lifestyle

Potomac Marlins Hosted Special Olympics Swim Meet at George Mason

More than 150 swimmers, parents and friends of the Potomac Marlins, a USA Swimming year-round swim team, volunteered April 26 to host the Northern Virginia Special Olympics Swim Meet held at George Mason.

  Comment First!

The show is over but the memories live on: USMS Nationals Photo Vault Day 4

It’s a wrap.  The 2014 U.S. Masters Swimming spring nationals are over but there’s a lot of fast swimming and…

  7 Comments

The fun continues: USMS Nationals Day 3 Photo Vault

The NorCal fun just keeps rolling at the George Haines International Swim Center as the U.S. Masters Swimming spring nationals…

  2 Comments

Breaststroke Legend Dr. Chet Jastremski Passes Away At 73

A man who revolutionized breaststroke has passed away today, a great loss for the Indiana University, Polish American, and Breaststroke communities alike.

  24 Comments

Longtime So Cal volunteer Marilyn Ann Bolton passes away, celebration of her life scheduled for May 19

Marilyn Ann Bolton, long a staple volunteer in the Southern California swimming scene, passed away on March 30th. Now, a celebration of her life is scheduled for Monday, May 19th at the USC Uytengsu Aquatic Center.

  2 Comments

Ervin loves seeing old friends at Masters Nationals – Video Interview

Anthony Ervin talks to SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about his enjoyment of Masters Nationals, a meet where Ervin says he has all sorts of friends.

  Comment First!

Nathan Adrian Enjoys Having a 92 Year Old Teammate at Masters Nationals – Video Interview

Nathan Adrian won the 50 free at Masters Nationals with a blistering 18.78. Here the Olympic gold medalist talks with SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about competing at the Masters level.

  Comment First!

U.S. Masters Swimming Nationals Day 2 Photo Vault

It’s been a great ride so far at the 2014 USMS spring nationals at the George Haines International Swim Center…

  5 Comments

German Olympian Sandra Völker Auctions Medals

Anthony Ervin isn’t the only one in the business of selling medals: 1996 Olympian and 2001 FINA World Championship gold medalist Sandra Völker is currently in the process of auctioning off her medal for a substantial amount of money.

  4 Comments

Stanford Swimming alum Lisa Falzone hits #2 on Paste’s Most Powerful Women in Technology list

Lisa Falzone continues to gain esteem in the business world. The former Stanford Cardinal was ranked #2 on Paste Magazine’s list of powerful women in technology today.

  3 Comments

Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: NBG Butterfly Drill

This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympian…

  2 Comments

Olympic Gold Medalist Jessica Hardy to Participate in Annual Big Swim Benefit

U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jessica Hardy (Long Beach, California) will be participating in the 19th Annual Big Swim Benefit, which is a fundraiser designed for New York City kids ages 6-12. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at the Asphalt Green’s AquaCenter in New York.

  Comment First!

An Inside Look at TYR Sport’s New Global Headquarters – Photo Vault

A front view of TYR’s brand new Global Headquarters in Seal Beach, CA. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximize natural lighting, which helps decrease the company’s carbon footprint.

  8 Comments

Bryant Swimming and Diving Banquet 2014 Trailer

Swimming video is courtesy of producer / filmmaker Kevin M. Hong & Hongkster Productions.

  Comment First!