Smack Straps – A Competitive Swimmers Must Have
Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.
College Swimming Previews: #5 Texas Building Sizable Free Group
Texas has a well-rounded freestyle roster led by Rebecca Millard in the sprints and Joanna Evans (pictured) in distance.
Swimquaintences goes to Rice University (Video)
If you’re swimming in college, you’ve been around the block in the swimming community. You know people, you’ve seen faces.
We Changed Things Up | Vlog 01
We’ve changed things up a bit with this weeks video. Over the weekend we took a trip to Minnesota to work on a project (TBA) and, of course, do some stroke clinics.
American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) World Clinic Recap
NZ Manufacturing was in attendance at the annual world clinic conference exhibiting StrechCordzⓇ swim training products, proudly Made in the USA since 1985.
IOC Athletes’ Commission Launches Ambitious Strategy
In response to the contemporary needs of athletes, the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Athletes Commission today presented a focused, action-orientated, and engaging Strategy.
Poort Handed 12-Month Ban; Groves’ Case Now Sole Remainder
“Now, facing one year ineligibility for this, from the sport and a way of life I’ve dedicated so much to over the past years, it has been a very tough pill to swallow, however I’ve chose to accept and respect the situation,” says now-suspended Australian open water athlete Jarrod Poort.
China Student Games Day 4: Qiao Zhong Yi Dominates in Yang’s Absence
Day four of the China Students Games included finals for the 50 free, 100 fly, 8oo free, 4×100 free relay, and 4×100 medley relay.
Jack Franzman “Reevaluates” Verbal to NC State; Chooses Indiana Instead
Four months after Jack Franzman became NC State’s first verbal commitment from the high school class of 2018, the Zionsville, Indiana native has decommitted and given a new verbal commitment to the in-state Hoosiers.
IOC Awards Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has officially selected the host cities for both of the next two Summer Olympics, naming Paris to host 2024 and Los Angeles to host 2028.
Viking Invades Practice at Northwest Arkansas Aquatics (NWAA) Sharks
The Viking recently stopped in and tried to keep up with the NWAA Sharks in Bentonville, Arkansas. Thank Odin it was a recovery day.
Phelps Reflects On London 200 Fly: I Got What I Deserved
“The 200-metre butterfly final at London haunted me for a long time,” says Michael Phelps when speaking at a recent event in Dubai.
Nathan Adrian’s 3 Favorite Exercises
Nathan’s top three “Bridge exercises” are the Weighted Pull Up, the Hex Bar Dead Lift and the Disc Freestyle Slide.
Aukai Lileikis No Longer Listed On Cal Men’s Roster
Former Hawaii state swimmer of the year ‘Aukai Lileikis is no longer listed on the University of California men’s swimming & diving roster. Lileikis hasn’t competed for Cal since last fall.
IOC Modifies Athlete Oaths In Advance of Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shortened the oaths taken by athletes, coaches and officials during the Olympic opening ceremonies. The change will take effect at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
