2019 Santa Clara International Meet Psychs Posted
Many big Cal and Stanford names will be swimming at the 2019 Santa Clara International Meet.
Cody Miller thinks FINA Series is “a step in the right direction” (Video)
Crowd favorite Cody Miller had a big performance in Champions Series debut, splitting faster than the rest of the field opening up (27.90) and closing (31.36) to win the men’s 100 breast in 59.26.
Kromowidjojo Explains Being on a Relay with 3 Americans (Video)
it was Team 4 consisting of Michael Andrew (49.87), Jacob Pebley (49.41), Kelsi Dahlia (54.18) and Ranomi Kromowidjojo (54.81) who ran away with the win in a time of 3:28.27
3-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Becca Meyers Joining Nation’s Capital Swim Club
3-time Paralympic gold medalist Becca Meyers and her service dog Birdy will have a new home as they train toward the…
King: “I gotta see where my competitors are at” (Video)
Lilly King had a phenomenal performance to take down Yuliya Efimova in the women’s 200 breaststroke.
Lilly King Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Breaststroke on Friday in Indianapolis
King follows in the footsteps of training partner Annie Lazor, who went a lifetime best of her own 2 weeks ago.
Hawaii Promotes Assistant Elliot Ptasnik To Men’s & Women’s Head Coach
With former University of Hawaii head coach Dan Schemmel making the leap to coach the Stanford men, Hawaii has filled his role with former assistant Elliot Ptasnik, who will now become the head coach for both men and women.
Former Swim Instructor Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct With Teenage Employees
A former swim school instructor has been charged with a felony and three misdemeanor charges based on his interactions with teenage female employees. Robert N. Keller is accused of giving alcohol to the teens, using inappropriate and sexual language with them and trying to entice them away from their parents.
Judge Dismisses Newest Charges Against Banned Ohio Swim Coach Sam Seiple
A judge ruled that Seiple, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in 2017, could not be prosecuted on charges raised by a 2nd alleged victim because of a negotiated plea deal with prosecutors.
King and Efimova to Team Up for Mixed 4×100 Free Relay in Indianapolis
The Lilly King-Yuliya Efimova rivalry is one of the top draws of this weekend’s Champions Swim Series stop, but what the pair will do as a team is almost as likely to turn heads.
Missy Franklin Named Analyst for FINA Champions Series – Indy (TV SCHEDULE)
Missy Franklin will get her 2nd shot as analyst in 3 meets at the FINA Champions Series.
Watch Luca Urlando’s 1:54.3 200 Fly (Race Video)
Watch Luca Urlando swim the fastest American 200m Fly since Michael Phelps
USOC’s Athlete & Career Education Program Awards $240,000 in Tuition Grants
The United States Olympic Committee, in partnership with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, announced that the Athlete Career and Education Program will disburse more than $240,000 in higher education tuition grants during the spring term, a 75 percent increase from the previous distribution period.
With 1:54.3 200 Fly, Urlando Becomes Fastest American Since Phelps in Rio
this gives us perspective on just how much swim fans were spoiled by Phelps’ dominance and skill in his pet event.
Zelin: Structure, Positives & Negatives of Athlete Protection Training Course
College professor and SwimSwam contributor Alex Zelin took the new SafeSport Athlete Protection Training (APT) course, and recounts what is included, what the course does well and what the course could do better.
