VIDEO INTERVIEW: USMS champ Darian Townsend would love to see 100 IM added to NCAA lineup
Former South African Olympian Darian Townsend won the 100 IM at Masters Nationals in a new USMS record, and he’d like to see the event gain more of a footing in the U.S.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher talks free Learn to Swim opportunities through Masters
With April being Adult Learn to Swim Month, Masters clubs across the country are pitching in to provide cheap or even free swim lessons for adults, Butcher says.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis talks about the life of a Masters swimmer
Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis took time out of her schedule at Masters Nationals to talk to SwimSwam about her schedule and routine as a Masters swimmer.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Roque Santos having fun, heckling friends at Masters Nationals
Santos says his favorite moment of the meet was when he and a friend heckled one of their well-known former teammates (hint: he’s an 11-time Olympic medalist) before the 100 IM.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Josh Davis thrilled to watch his hero Matt Biondi swim at Masters Nats
Olympian Josh Davis catches up with SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis to talk about the thrill of competing with his childhood hero Matt Biondi at U.S. Masters Nationals.
Keeping up with the Code: A quick look at some recent rule changes
Keeping up with the ever-evolving swimming rulebook can be hard. Check out this guide for a brief review of some of the rule changes you might not be aware of.
The Race for 2014 World Swimmer of the Year
2014 Swammy Award winner for Male World Swimmer of the Year Chad le Clos has a chance at repeating his crown in 2014, and here’s what he has to do to earn that title
Timing Malfunction: USMS announces Nathan Adrian did not tie American record at Masters Nationals
An error with the timing system means Adrian went 41.13, not the American record-tying 41.08 originally listed.
RACE VIDEO: Watch Nathan Adrian Scare American Record at USMS Nationals
Watch Nathan Adrian swim the fastest 100 yard freestyle ever done in a Masters’ competition, and nearly the fastest done by an American in any competition.
Adrian Rattles American Record; Ervin Breaks Another USMS Record in 100 Free at Masters Nationals
Nathan Adrian is locked-in at the 2014 USMS National Championships.
Ervin loves seeing old friends at Masters Nationals – Video Interview
Anthony Ervin talks to SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about his enjoyment of Masters Nationals, a meet where Ervin says he has all sorts of friends.
USA Swimming Board of Directors Approves Task Force Recommendations and Implementation Plan from the Vieth Report
The plan will create victim’s Assistance Fund and additional education services.
Voting open for 2014 College Swimming Awards
The 2013-2014 College Swimming Honors nominees have been announced, and now its up to fans to vote for their selections.
Nathan Adrian Lights Up Masters’ Nationals 50 Free in 18.78; Four Olympic Gold Medalists Win Age Groups
Nathan Adrian is one of four Olympic gold medalists to wind up on top of the podium in the men’s 50 free alone on Friday at Masters’ Nationals.
A 4-for-1 deal: 80-year-old David Radcliff breaks 4 American Masters records in the same swim
It’s still a bit of a swimming novelty when an athlete breaks two records in the same swim. But 80-year-old David Radcliff took that even a few steps further.
