2019 Mizuno Photo Vault
Mizuno Swim Collection: The first collection of Mizuno Swim photography captured by Mizuno’s creative team. These images highlight powerful moments that all swimmers can relate to. Featuring Mizuno athlete, Blake Pieroni, and professional swimmer Natalie Hinds.
Rowdy Gaines Appointed to ZAC Foundation Board of Directors
The ZAC Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving water safety by funding advocacy, education and effective programming to safeguard children and their families, announced the appointment of three new directors to its board, including three-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Rowdy Gaines.
Pellegrini, Detti Will Race Alongside Paralympians In Trieste
Federica Pellegrini, Gabriele Detti, Marco De Tullio, Ilaria Cusinato, Mattia Zuin and Filippo Megli are among the Italian stars set to take to the B. Bianchi Pool in Trieste, Italy this weekend at the Trofeo della Triestina Nuoto.
Sweden Names Nine Swimmers To European Youth Olympic Festival Team
Sweden will send nine swimmers to the 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.
SMU’s Sinnott Selected for National Collegiate Scholastic Trophy
SMU coach Eddie Sinnott has been selected by his peers for the 2019 National Collegiate Scholastic Trophy, which is presented to the coach who has made “the greatest contribution to swimming as a competitive sport, and as a healthful, recreational activity in the province of undergraduate and scholastic education.
2018 German Open Champion Eric Friese to Join Florida Next Season
Friese won the 50 and 100 fly at the 2018 German Open.
Olympians Giving Back to Summer Swimming
Cullen Jones and Missy Franklin join the First Splash Series Events in NC.
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Gaffney Among USOC’s Team USA Best of April Awards Finalists
The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of April, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from last month.
Fike Swim Signs UGA Standout Megan Kingsley
Fike Swim is thrilled to announce the addition of former U.S. National Teamer and elite butterflier Megan Kingsley to its…
2019 Gwangju Ambassador Park Tae Hwan Ready To Host The World’s Best
” I am confident that those who visit Gwangju, Korea will love its nature, culture and food and I hope all the athletes, families and communities will enjoy the beautiful sceneries our region has to offer,” says Olympic champion Park Tae Hwan of the FINA World Championships coming to his home nation just over 2 months from now.
UK’s GLL Sport Foundation Hands Out Largest Annual Athlete Award
The UK’s largest leisure and culture social enterprise, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF), has announced it will be doling out £297,000 (~$387,000 USD) to over 577 aquatic athletes in 2019, representing the organization’s largest ever annual athlete award.
Duncan Scott Changes Tune, Joins London Roar Along With Sarah Vasey
Two more big guns were added to International Swimming League (ISL) team London Roar, as Duncan Scott and Sarah Vasey each announced they are joining the Adam Peaty-led squad.
Vertical Arm Recovery in Butterfly
Recently, I wrote an article on the benefits of a more vertical arm recovery in butterfly, pointing to the techniques used by Rikako Ikee of Japan and Laszlo Cseh of Hungary, as elite examples. The question is should we be teaching young swimmers the high vertical arm recovery in fly to them?
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Cal Secures Verbal Commitment from 2x Winter Juniors Champ Gracie Felner
Gracie Felner has verbally committed to Cal for 2020-21.
Farida Osman, Dylan Carter, and more on Impact of Training in US (Video)
After each round, swimming announcer extraordinaire Sam Kendricks spoke with each athlete about where they are in their training
