From the ocean to the pool – masters distance open water workout
This week a few of our team here in southern California hit the cool waters of the La Jolla Cove…
Dreamfuel launches crowd-funding site for athletes with Plummer, Jennings on board
A crowd-funding platform for Olympic hopefuls launches today under the banner of Dreamfuel. Above is a video of one of Dreamfuel’s first campaigns, U.S. Olympic hopeful David Plummer.
Greensboro Aquatic Center Undergoing HVAC Overhaul Ahead of Winter Juniors
The Greensboro Aquatic Center, which has moved into the USA Swimming major meet rotation since opening in August of 2011, is already undergoing much-needed renovations, with the primary function of improving air quality.
2 More Masters World Records for Townsend: Checking in with Darian
Darian Townsend has been on a quest this fall setting 7 FINA masters world records over the past month. Last…
Fifty Years Ago: ISHOF Remembers JFK
Kennedy had been a swimmer at Harvard when Kiphuth was coaching Yale. Swimming helped JFK survive WWII and become the war hero that helped launch his political career. He also swam in the White House pool almost every day to relieve his chronic bad back.
The Water Is My Sky – Featured Video Teaser
“So I’ve found that…many swimmers (think) it’s a cruel sport.”
David Marsh Fantasy Camp Vine Videos and Photos, an Inside Look
The USA Swimming Foundation’s Fantasy Camp included six Olympic hosts and a full immersion experience into Olympic Training Center life.
What is the Rebecca Soni Experience
Swim Fit LA (SFLA) is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with six-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni…
North Carolina swimmers shatter Masters World Record in 200 Free Relay
The North Carolina Masters Swimming women’s 200 free relay set a new FINA Masters world record Sunday morning, going 1:48.08…
2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction is now LIVE
Get excited swim fans! The 2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction is now LIVE online and open for bidding! One of the many items up for bidding is a lunch with Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones (featured image) and Rowdy Gaines.
5 World Records in 1 day – Townsend rips in Masters debut
3 time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist Darian Townsend is no stranger to world records – he held the 200…
50 Meter Butterfly Rewind – Video of Backwards Butterfly
Michael Phelps is fast, but could he swim butterfly backwards? He probably can, but until he does (with video proof), Walnut Creek Masters (WCM) Swim Team has taken on the challenge with impressive results.
Lundgren Attempts 80 Mile Sea Of Cortez Crossing for Third Time
Paul Lundgren announced today that on November 5th, he will step into the waters in San Carlos, Mexico for his third attempt at swimming across the Sea of Cortez. If accomplished, it will be a World Record for the longest unassisted swim in history.
Two Masters World Records for Fritz Bedford
Fritz Bedford of New Hampshire became the fastest backstroker in the world over age 50 last weekend, setting two world records at the 5th Annual UVAC Leaf Peepers Masters Meet.
