Arena Signs NCAA Champ & American Record Holder Tom Shields and 2012 Gold Medalist Matt McLean
“I’ve been wearing Arena suits all summer and have found great success in the pool,” said Shields. “I’m so happy to officially be aligned with Arena. The technology is the best in the industry, and I am proud to represent a company that is true leader in the swimming community.”
Tennessee Aquatics Breast for Breasts Clinic for Cancer Support in Honor Kim Kredich
The event was in honor of Matt Kredich’s wife Kim who was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago. Coach Kredich and Marshall Goldman led the breastrokers in a clinic that was followed by a 15 minute breastroke swim in support of the fight against breast cancer. The clinic attracted 160 people ranging from 7 to 79 years of age.
Kathleen Baker Replaces Sarah Denninghoff on Duel in the Pool Roster
Kathleen Baker will take the backstroke spots of Sarah Denninghoff at the Duel in the Pool.
Duel in the Pool Day 2 Tickets Sell Out Almost Instantly; Very Few Left for Day 1
Ryan Lochte has proved to be a huge draw even in Scotland – as have the 12 Brits on the European Duel in the Pool roster for 2013.
Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training Two-Day Seminar For Coaches, Swimmers and Swim Parents
Coaches, swimmers and parents have heard about Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT), the revolutionary training methodology used by 14 year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew. Now you have the opportunity to learn this method directly from the man who developed it.
Ron and Don Heidary Honored at National Youth Sports Awards – Feature Video
Video feature is courtesy of Positive Coach. The Ron & Don Heidary feature interview is courtesy of SwimSwam contributor Dean Ottati.
Katie Ledecky Named USOC Sportswoman of the Year
Katie Ledecky stamped her name among the greats distance swimmers in history at the 2013 World Championships.
Bruce Wigo Explains Why ISHOF Is Leaving Fort Lauderdale – Video Feature
ISHOF announced that upon the expiration of its current fifty-year agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale, in February of 2015, it will not renew and will look for a new home in another city. Video report is courtesy of CBS Miami.
Tom Luchsinger, Laura Sogar to Speak at National Select Camp on Saturday
USA Swimming National Team members Tom Luchsinger and Laura Sogar (featured image) will be guest speakers at the 2013 National Select Camp on Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colo. Their appearance will last from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT at the Olympic Training Center where they will do in-water sessions and host a Q&A with the campers.
Cluster 2 Is Done, and Big Checks Await Top 6 Men and Women (STANDINGS)
Le Clos and Hosszu have again taken top prizes, but Russia’s Vlad Morozov in Doha officially made his decision to go pro a financially-positive one.
Tom Shields Breaks American Record at Doha World Cup
Tom Shields has broken his own American Record in the 100 fly in Doha, Qatar, and is now just .32 seconds away from the World Record.
Two Milwaukee County pools in danger of being closed
The Schroeder South Swim Team will still exist if the Pulaski pool closes (the team uses several pools in the area), but it will be far less convenient for many swimmers to make it to practice and lessons since Pulaski is in the center of the community.
Lessons From Legends: Sue Pitt Anderson and Brave Young Girls
The attempt to balance the opportunities for women to those of men didn’t get a firm push forward until Title IX was passed in 1972. Even after it became law it took another 10 years to begin to make a substantial impact on extending girls careers in swimming beyond high school and providing a wide breadth of collegiate opportunities.
Lochte and Ledecky Headline 2013 Duel in the Pool – See Complete Lists Here
Ryan Lochte (featured image) headlines the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
Basketballer Candace Parker; Missy Franklin Win Sportswomen Of the Year Awards
Missy Franklin hugs Megan Romano after the latter ran down the Australians to win the 400 free relay at the World Championships: the first of Franklin’s 6 golds at the meet.
