Open Water Swimming – Get out there
Here’s a cool video that shows that open water swimming is also a great adventure sport. Swedish film producers Angaloppet…
Other Opinion: Student-Athletes deserve more, but union might not be the best fix
While a labor union could be a step in the right direction, it could also threaten the existence of non-revenue sports. Allowing athletes to make money themselves might be a more fair way to give athletes their dues.
VIDEO: Louisville men’s swimming and diving wins school talent show
The men’s swimmers and divers won the Louisville talent show this week by getting in touch with their animal natures for a sketch that ranged from Lion King tributes to a zoo animal overthrow.
Aaron Greene Excels in the Pool and Speed School
Swim Video is Courtesy of the University of Louisville Swimming and Diving.
Former Minnesota HS State Swimming Record Holder Advances to Final of “The Biggest Loser”
A promotional photo of Frederickson at the beginning of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
Chuck Wielgus Blog: Athlete Safey Front and Center In Independent Review
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus discusses the Gunderson Health 125-page report which is based upon its review of the USA Swimming SafeSport program, and general athlete protections.
104-year-old Jaring Timmerman sets two world records and becomes oldest Masters swimmer in history
Some persevering swimmers have to wait until they’re nearly 30 years old to finally feel the thrill of breaking a world record. Jaring Timmerman of Winnipeg waited until he was 100. And he’s now added the first recorded records in the 105-109 age group.
Sara Isakovic Photo Vault
As we reported last week, Sara Iskovic is back in the pool training with her sight set on the 2016…
Park Tae-Hwan Stars in 2014 Winter Olympic Commercial
Olympic Champion, Park Tae-Hwan, is a global swim star and a star period in his home country of South Korea,…
Seeing Rio – Sara Isakovic back in the pool
Although she didn’t make a huge statement following the London Olympics, Sara Isakovic decided to take a step away from…
New SwimMAC Elites Have to Hit the Ropes – Video
Swimming Video is courtesy of SwimMAC Elite & David Marsh Performance Swim Camps.
Jason Lezak & Seeds of Third Effort
Chuck Warner, the author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the…
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Booster Drill for Explosive Sprints with Kara Lynn Joyce
This point of this “Sprint Freestyle Drill” with Kara Lynn Joyce and Jimmy Feigen is to be fast, explosive, and have a great reaction time.
Michael Phelps to appear on USA Network’s ‘Suits’ in March, screenshot surfaces on Twitter
Michael Phelps will be back in the public eye this March with a cameo appearance, playing himself, on USA’s drama Suits.
Pool Indoor Air Quality: Why it Matters to Your Health and Performance (Part 1)
Take a moment and ask yourself: what’s the worst air quality you’ve ever experienced at an indoor pool? Not just recently…but ever. Have you ever wondered why? Why is the air so bad in most indoor pools, and seemingly fine in others?
