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.
Katie Ledecky and Missy Franklin Are In The Running For ESPN’s Most Impactful Female Athletes Of 2013
Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky are in the running for the Most Impactful Female Athletes of 2013. You can vote on the ESPNW site or through twitter with the hashtag #Impact10 and their full name.
Golden Goggles Nominees Photo Vault
USA Swimming’s grand awards showcase is just a few days away. The 2013 Golden Goggles will be held in Los…
Romano, Dwyer top money-earners on Arena Grand Prix circuit after Minneapolis
Megan Romano leads all money-earners after one stop of the Arena Grand Prix circuit, taking in a neat $2000 for four wins in Minneapolis. The top earner on the men’s side is Conor Dwyer, who picked up $1600 for two wins and two second places.
Wrightsville Beach to Host 2014 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
The 10-kilometer national championship will be contested June 13, followed by the 5K on June 15. The Sandhills Sandsharks swim team and the North Carolina Swimming LSC will serve as hosts for the meet.
Adam Brown Just Out-Touches Fellow Auburn Alum Cesar Cielo to Close Minneapolis Grand Prix
Adam Brown and Cesar Cielo went nose-to-nose in the 100 free from the outside lanes, and Brown came away with the narrowest of victories. (Photo Courtesy: Greg Davis)
Beata Nelson Whacks Janet Hu’s NAG Record in 100 Yard Fly at Wisconsin HS State Meet
Beata Nelson from Verona High School just southwest of Madison has crushed the National Age Group Record held by Janet Hu…
Jon Urbanchek, legendary coach on coaching with Bowman, Salo, and Bottom
Jon Urbanchek, a legendary coach, is best known for his 22 years as Head Coach at University of Michigan, and…
Mike Alexandrov, World Champion talks beard, Malibu, breaststroke race with BJ Johnson and others
Mike Alexandrov, World Champion (USA) and Olympian (for Bulgaria), shares how he felt about the breaststroke competition. It was fast,…
14-Year Old Ashlyn Schoof Takes Top Seed in 200 Back at Prelims of Minneapolis Grand Prix
Day 3’s preliminary session at the 2013 Minneapolis Grand Prix featured a 14-year old breakout backstroker having another good swim.
Matt McLean, Olympian, World Champion loves training group: “couldn’t ask for anything more”
Matt McLean, Olympic Gold Medalist, University of Virginia college alum, and current NBAC Swimmer had a great 500 race tonight….
Michael Klueh, World Champion considers self “really lucky”
Michael Klueh, won a gold medal as a member of the 4×200 freestyle relay at the World Championships this past…
World Championship Silver Medalist, David Plummer talks 100 back win, NYAC, and BABY in video
David Plummer, World Championship Silver Medalist, had a great race winning against Arkady Vyatchanin. In this interview, we get to…
INTERVIEW: Olympic Gold Medalist Conor Dwyer talks 500 race, coaches, and teammates
Olympic Gold Medalist, and World Champion, Conor Dwyer had quite a night. After just getting touched out by teammate, Agnel…
