Star Sophie Pascoe Scratches Out of Para Pan Pacs With “Continued Health Issues”
21-year old New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe has pulled out of the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships, robbing the meet of…
Ous Mellouli Named Ambassador For 2014 SC World Championships
Doha (QAT), 31 July 2014: Three-time Olympic medallist Oussama Mellouli is preparing for his role as official ambassador for the…
Michael Phelps promotes Aqua Sphere, says 100 fly feels the best – US Nationals Press Conference
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US Nationals Press Conferences – Katie Ledecky and Missy Franklin
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On Eve of Para Pan Pacs, Canadian 9-time Paralympic Medalist Grand’Maison Retires
MONTREAL – One of Canada’s greatest Paralympians is hanging up her goggles. After several months of consideration, Montreal’s Valerie Grand’Maison made…
USA Water Polo Announces Roster For FINA World Cup
USA Women’s Senior National Team Head Coach Adam Krikorian has announced the 13 athletes that will compete for Team USA…
The Virtual Frogman Challenge, A Navy SEAL Foundation Event
“In response to our registration filling in less than 5 hours for the 2014 event, we have created the Virtual Frogman Challenge. For $25, on an honor system, swimmers can raise funds and receive a t-shirt, knowing their efforts are directly contributing to our overall mission.”
Kristin Gary captures 200 Backstroke FINA World Masters title
Former Blue Devil swimmer Kristin Gary captured a FINA World Masters title in the 200-meter backstroke this week at the…
Australia Adds 9 to Pan Pacs Roster; Ellen Gandy Out, Sprenger a “Maybe”
Ellen Gandy has pulled out of the 2014 Pan Pac Championships due to ‘personal reasons.’
Norway Sending 6 to 2014 European Championships
The University of Utah’s Stina Colleou will swim at the 2014 European Championships in two weeks.
Mother of Masters Swimming, June Krauser, Passes Away at 88 Years Old
Swimming News courtesy of Bruce Wigo / The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF). June Krauser, a leading figure in…
5 ways to survive a challenge swim set
Challenge sets are used to simulate the intensity of a race. Coaches will spring these sets on swimmers without prior notice, making the task that much more difficult. Here are 5 ways to survive a challenge set:
2014 US Summer Nationals Pick ‘Em Contest has arrived!
The day you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived – SwimSwam’s official 2014 U.S. National Championships Pick ‘Em Contest is here! So put those crystal balls to good use and make your picks.
