Yoga for Swimmers: A Short Sequence for Shoulders
The following is a short sequence of poses that promote both greater shoulder stability and mobility…
In Briefs 05/29/15: Australian News, Swiss Swimmer Honored, Guyana Announces Pan Am Roster
Today’s “In Briefs” highlights the Australian Sports Commission’s lack of women within its own ranks, among other global news stories.
Hosszu, Lochte, Moller Pedersen among huge names to compete at Mare Nostrum in Monaco
The Mare Nostrum series’ Monaco stop – the final stop on the tour – has posted start lists that include some huge names, including the Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu, the American SwimMAC contingent led by Ryan Lochte, and the rising group of Danish women including world record-holder Rikke Moller Pedersen.
Kawecki wins again on day 2 of Polish Nationals, completes backstroke double
Former European Champion Radoslaw Kawecki continued to roll at Polish Nationals this week, winning the 100 back on day 2 after taking the 200 on day 1.
Exciting Races to Come Over the Next Two Days at the Bergen Swim Festival
After the first day of prelims at the Bergen Swim Festival the semi-finals and finals should include some exciting racing…
The Late Alexander Dale Oen Honored with Statue in Hometown
Hungarian swimmer, Daniel Gyurta, was present at the ceremony honoring the late Alexander Dale Oen, the Norwegian swimmer who tragically passed away on May 1, 2012.
Stephanie Rice moves to Los Angeles, launching eBook, retreat series and more
Retired Australian triple-Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice is launching the next phase of her career from Los Angeles, focusing on holistic health and all-around well-being.
Swimmers Need to Bone up on Newton’s Laws of Motion
Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
Switkowski and Kawecki Put Up Top Five Times at Polish Nationals
Jan Switkowski and Radoslaw Kawecki both posted top five times on the first day of the Polish National Championships…
Japanese Men’s Freestyle On The Rise – Historic Olympic Medal Drought Threatened
Japan is one of history’s great swimming powerhouses. Their men sit fourth on the all-time medals table, and their women eighth. From the 1930s until the 1960s Japan was one of the top nations in every discipline in swimming, but since then hasn’t produced any top swimmers in the freestyle events at the Olympic Games.
Ticket prices for 2016 Paralympic Games announced, swimming among most expensive sports
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have released ticket prices for the Paralympic sporting events, and the swimming portion ranks near the top in price ranges.
Mireia Belmonte at Top of Spanish ADO Scholarship Dollars Allotment
According to figures released by Spanish site Nataccion.com, swimming superstar, Mireia Belmonte is one of eleven Spanish swimmers who have…
Bergen Swim Festival; Will Hosszu Erase Egerszegi From the Record Books?
The Bergen Swim Festival will kick off tomorrow in Bergen, Norway…
Yoga for Swimmers: Three Ways to Increase Shoulder Stability
Yoga can be used to not only gain more mobility within the shoulder joint, but it can be used create more ability as well…
