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Halloween Banana Swimmer On The Run – Video

SwimSwam received reports yesterday, October 31st, 2013, of a banana on the run. Several eyewitnesses said the banana was, in…

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Scott Clausen Swimming Photo Vault

Clausen is primarily a freestyle specialist. He will be in Salo’s “long spirit” group no doubt (at USC), because the longer the race gets the faster Clausen goes.

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Maija Roses Swimming Photo Vault

Roses on her decision to commit to Cal: “For me, the decision came down to how comfortable I felt with the team, coaches, academics and campus.”

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SwimSwam’s The Future of Swimming Report for 10/29/2013: Daring Dozen

The weekend of October 26-27, 2013 produced some very fast swims at the age-group and senior level. SwimSwam has chosen…

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Tennessee Aquatics Breast for Breasts Clinic for Cancer Support in Honor Kim Kredich

The event was in honor of Matt Kredich’s wife Kim who was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago. Coach Kredich and Marshall Goldman led the breastrokers in a clinic that was followed by a 15 minute breastroke swim in support of the fight against breast cancer. The clinic attracted 160 people ranging from 7 to 79 years of age.

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Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training Two-Day Seminar For Coaches, Swimmers and Swim Parents

Coaches, swimmers and parents have heard about Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT), the revolutionary training methodology used by 14 year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew. Now you have the opportunity to learn this method directly from the man who developed it.

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Ron and Don Heidary Honored at National Youth Sports Awards – Feature Video

Video feature is courtesy of Positive Coach. The Ron & Don Heidary feature interview is courtesy of SwimSwam contributor Dean Ottati.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Holy Molacek!

Jacob Molacek is already going lifetime bests in the 50 free, and it’s only October.

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World Record Holder Cesar Cielo to Train with Scott Goodrich at Sun Devil Aquatics

Cesar Cielo was back on top of the world in 2013, taking the World Championship in the 50 free.

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Don Henshaw Distance Swimming Workout

Don Henshaw conducts a top-notch–encouraging yet humbling–distance program, helping his athletes gain awareness of semantic points, including consistent pace work, tempo, and stroke count.

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SwimAtlanta’s Aja Malone Commits to Northwestern

Northwestern has picked up a verbal recruit from Aja Malone.

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Press Conference Coverage of the Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational

Cullen Jones is in full press mode as he prepares for the inaugural Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational on Oct. 11-13 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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Baylor School’s Flack, McHugh Take Swimmer & Coach of the Year in Southeastern Swimming LSC

Dan Flack and Sam McHugh have been named the top coach and swimmer for 2012-2013 at the Southeastern Swimming LSC.

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Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational Draws 500+ Swimmers To Compete OCT. 11-13

Cullen Jones: “It has always been a dream of mine to bring the sport of swimming to a broader audience. The CJDI is designed to help support – and encourage – diversity in swimming by bringing together kids of all backgrounds and giving them the chance to compete in an elite event, all while raising money to support this important cause. It’s going to be a terrific event!”

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Wright State Hires Canadian Coach Sean Dwyer as New Assistant

Sean Dwyer is leaving the Trent Swim Club in Ontario to take an NCAA coaching job.

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