2014 Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships To Be Hosted In Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 09, 2014) — The Nautica United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships will return to…
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.
Michael Phelps Will Be on One of Six Covers of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue
When ESPN the Magazine releases its Body Issue on Friday, a special annual edition that shows the different figures of…
The Top 8 Names Bowman and Phelps Should Name Their Next Horse
Based on Phelps’ heroics in Beijing, here are the top 8 names for Phelps and Bowman’s next pony.
Michael Phelps & Bob Bowman Buy a New Horse; Its Name Won’t Surprise You at All
The above photo of the horse Water Cube was posted on Bob Bowman’s Facebook page this morning, announcing he and Michael Phelps’ newest partnership.
The Top 7 Most Awesome Bubble Rings Videos
Swimmers blowing bubble rings should be an Olympic event!
Son surprises mother by pretending to swim from Australia to Ireland
Swimming Video courtesy of MsNicolanolan.
Portrait of a (Swimming) Patriot
“Ultimately I am grateful that smart, mature kids will come to the Academy and choose to serve their country in the armed forces. When you think about it we as a country really need the best and brightest to make the tough decisions that will undoubtedly face us in the decades ahead.” –Casey Converse, US Air Force Academy
Accepting a compliment: The story of 9/11 EMT & Princeton captain Mary Mulcare
A diver and captain at Princeton during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Mary Mulcare (bottom left) put her EMT training to use, racing north to New York to help victims of the attacks.
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
5 great open water swims in the U.S. for your swimming calendar
It’s that time of year up here in the northern hemisphere; summer time! With hot weather, lot’s of daylight and warmer water it’s big time open water season. With that in mind here’s some of our favorite open water swimming events.
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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Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Hialeah, Florida Photo Vault
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, Olympian and Fitter & Athlete athlete.