Lifestyle

Wow – Lots of Swimmers! Time Lapse of USMS Nationals Warm Up

The 2014 U.S. Masters Swimming spring nationals have wrapped but for 1000’s of masters swimmers the memories are as fresh as…

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5 signs you used to have a swimmers body

#2 – Stretch marks line your college swimming team tattoo.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin @SpeedoUSA Takeover Starts 9am PST Tuesday May 6th – #NatalieLive

Natalie Coughlin, 12-time Olympic medalist, knows how to tweet, and Speedo USA has invited her to take that talent to their Twitter account, @SpeedoUSA, tomorow May 6th, 9am PST.

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NC State Swimming & Diving Names 2014-15 Team Captains


Wolfpack passed out team awards from the 2013-14 season this past weekend.

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Water Is My Sky – Special Offer To Reach Kickstarter Goal of $50,000 Within 8 Days

With one week left in the Water is My Sky Kickstarter campaign, they have a very special opportunity that could potentially help them take a giant step toward achieving their total fundraising goal of $50,000! (Featured image: Anthony Ervin)

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How to improve your technique with the Freestyle Hand Paddle

Whether you’re gearing up for an open water race, training for a triathlon or writing age group practices, the Freestyler paddle is an essential tool for improving freestyle technique. (Image: Anthony Ervin)

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Former National Teamer and famed defense attorney Mark Prothero passes away in Washington

Mark Prothero, a U.S. National Team swimmer in the 1970s who became best known as the defense attorney for the Green River serial killer, has died of lung cancer.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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