Lifestyle

Second annual Go for the Gold event a success, highlights and photo vault here

The Lakeside Seahawks brought together a collection of Olympians last weekend for their second annual Go for the Gold event to benefit the local community in Louisville, Kentucky. See photo and video highlights here.

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Aussie Swimwear Labels Funky Trunks and Funkita Hit the World With Colour – Photo Vault

Iconic Aussie swimwear labels, Funky Trunks and Funkita have long been a hit for squad swimmers in Australia since their origins in 2002 but are now expanding their colourful, crazy patterns around the world…

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Springfield Illinois Clinic – Photo Vault

Olympian Claire Donahue (and her mom Connie) hosted a Fitter and Faster Swim Tour clinic in SpringField, Illinois last weekend. See the photos here.

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Can lion cubs pass the swimming test – Video

Swimming video is courtesy of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

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UConn Swimming & Diving Video 2013-2014

Swimming video is courtesy of the UConn Swimming & Diving / University of Connecticut | Division of Athletics.

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University of Redlands Swim & Dive Video 2014

Swimming video is courtesy of Redlands Swimming & Diving.

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Nine U.S. National Swim Team Members to Visit Novant Hemby Children’s Hospital on Wednesday

Swimming news is courtesy of USA Swimming: Nine members of the USA Swimming National Team will visit the Novant Hemby…

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A Way To Build Long Course Endurance In Swimming

Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam Partner. Featured Image: Anthony Ervin, Olympic Gold Medalist For some, the return of long course…

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12 Letters on Why My Swim Mom is the Best – A Mother’s Day Thank You

We asked readers to send in “Why My Swim Mom Is The Best” and received 100s of submissions. Many thanks for taking the time to submit. We included 12 letters. The 1st in this list is our winner, Emily E Fogle. (Featured Image: Emily and her Swim Mom)

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Photo Vault: Images from the CCCAA California State Meet

The Golden West College men’s team repeated as California state champions at the 2014 CCCAA meet. Photo: Anne Lepesant

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VIDEO: Elvis Burrows shows up for local morning show interview in swimsuit

Bahamian Olympian Elvis Burrows joins the WHAS11 morning show hosts wearing nothing but his trusty Speedo. Hilarity ensues.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Underwater Freestyle Drill

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

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Learning to Survive – and Thrive – While Swimming Injured

Champions don’t back down from a challenge, and injuries are one of the most prevalent challenges in sports and swimming. Sometimes the best way to overcome an injury is to take a step back and make a plan.

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Hunter Hitchens, Irvine NovAquatics Age Group Standout – Swim Photo Vault

Hunter Hitchens is developing fast, showing a lot of talent, cracking National Age Group Swimming Rankings across butterfly, backstroke, freestyle and IM.

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Lindenwood Swimming & Diving Banquet Slideshow 2013-2014

The Lindenwood swimming and diving programs held their annual banquet last Saturday evening and handed out its team awards for the 2013-14 season.

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