Swim Training: Challenge The Norm of Underwater Kicking
This week, challenge yourself to branch out from the typical underwater kick set, usually involving some combination of fins and endless 25s.
Former Elite Competitive Swimmer Macy Kate Gets Feature Spot on ABC’s “Rising Star”
A former swimmer, with Division I potential, starred on last night’s premier of Rising Star on ABC.
Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #4
We’ve seen a lot of great swimming and fun times so far at the 2014 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix…
The fun continues: Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #3
Thanks to sports photographer Mike Lewis for more of these great images from the action at the Santa…
Warm up Michael Phelps Photo Vault
Watching great swimmers at the big meets is awe inspiring for the swimmers, coaches and sports fans. Watching Michael Phelps…
What Does the Greatest Butterflier Ever Look Like From Underwater? Michael Phelps Footage
See as Michael Phelps comes into and out of a turn.
Michael Phelps Photobombs Allison Schmitt During TV Interview In Santa Clara
Michael Phelps may be a seasoned veteran, but he still knows how to have fun at a swim meet. While…
Mare Nostrum: a swimmer’s perspective
Sophie: “I’d compare Mare Nostrum to the Diamond League for athletics, a series of three competitions in three different places all linked together, attracting athletes from around the world.”
Santa Clara Grand Prix Day 1 Photo Vault
The action is underway in NorCal for the last stop on the 2014 Arena Grand Prix circuit. Some of the…
3 Ways to Improve Your Kick
Kicking can be your secret weapon if you focus on developing it. Whether it comes naturally to you or not, a strong kick will help you close your races hard.
Cameron’s world record overlooked at British Championships
The only world record performance at the British Gas Masters Championships in Swansea was Kirstin Cameron’s 40-44 age group 1500m freestyle.
VIDEO: Amy Van Dyken staying positive, going to ‘rock out’ wheelchair
Van Dyken flashes the trademark positive attitude that has characterized her public reaction to the injury so far, saying she plans to ‘rock it out’ with the coolest wheelchair she can create.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Bethesda & Greenville Photo Vault
Olympians Nick Thoman, Kim Vandenberg & Kate Ziegler headline the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Bethesda, Maryland & Greenville, South Carolina clinics.
Jennings And Larson to Participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
USA Swimming National Team members Christine Jennings (Longmont, Colo.) and Breeja Larson (Mesa, Ariz.) will help kids understand the fundamentals…
University of Louisville Professor Johnmann To Swim The English Channel
The first man to swim the English Channel, unassisted and observed, was Matthew Webb, who completed the swim from to Dover Calais on August 25, 1875 in a time of 21 hours, 45 minutes.
