US Masters Swimming State of the Sport Delivered by Rob Butcher – Complete Speech
Rob Butcher, Executive Director of U.S. Masters Swimming, addressed his members at the United States Aquatic Sports Convention, September 12, 2013. (In the featured image above, Butchers swims breaststroke at the 2013 US Masters Summer Nationals.) Below is an unedited transcript of his speech. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Whitney Hedgepeth of Longhorn Aquatics Named Masters Swimming Coach of the Year
Longhorn Aquatics’ Whitney Hedgepeth was named the 2013 United States Masters’ Swimming Coach of the Year.
Why Join a Masters Swim Team? Video Feature
Video is courtesy of swimswam contributor and US Masters Swimmer Christina Wright. Featured USMS Swimmer: Cynthia Lewis. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
Behind the Scenes Video: United States Masters Swimming Summer Nationals
Behind the Scenes Video from the 2012 USMS Summer Nationals. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
What is Masters Swimming? Video Feature
Video is courtesy of swimswam contributor and US Masters Swimmer Christina Wright. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
2013 USMS Summer Nationals – Day 5 – The Top 5 Moments – Video
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher wrap up Day 5 highlights with the top 5 moments; relays, Dara Torres, the doughnuts…. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #3
US Masters nationals – it’s the nation’s #1 pool party! (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
2013 USMS Summer Nationals – Day 4 – Brian Goodell Feature Interview – Video
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 4 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Olympians Brian Goodell and Susan Williams interviewed. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
US Masters Summer Nationals – Day 3 Coverage – Show me your Tattoo – Video
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 3 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Inspirational stories and show me your tattoo! (Image courtesy of USMS)
US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #2
Over 1400 swimmers at the 2013 USMS summer nationals in Mission Viejo. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #1
USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher finds time in his busy schedule to get in a solid swim in the 100 breaststroke at the nationals. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
Dara Torres at USMS Summer Nationals – Day 2 Video Coverage
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 2 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Several Olympians made it to the event including 5-Time Olympian Dara Torres. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 USMS Summer Nationals Preview and Day 1 Coverage – Featured Video
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 1 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Several great stories from this historic venue with the 1500m Freestyle event to kick things off. (Image courtesy of US Masters Swimming)
US Masters Swimmer Suffers Cardiac Arrest while Swimming 1500 Freestyle at Masters Nationals
Courtesy of USMS: On August 7, 2013, at the USMS Summer Nationals in Mission Viejo, California, USMS member Louis Slater,…
Wozny: First Meet Jitters…Or Not
Jessica Hardy has swum in many swim meets. Ashley Wozny has not. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
