Blueseventy Swim of the Week: A Powers-ful Start To 2016 For Michigan
A huge year of swimming kicked off last week, and for Michigan sophomore Paul Powers, it was a great start.
Video: Marist College Training Trip
Marist College just returned from what looks like a fantastic training trip in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Germany’s national team trains in Thailand for Rio
You can find the German version of this story here. The German national team and the so called “perspective team”…
Georgia Men and Women Sweep Texas A&M In College Station
Georgia’s Hali Flickinger won three events for the Bulldogs on Friday.
Wabash Men Down Northern Michigan 118-108
In a dual meet on Friday, the Wabash college men were victorious over Northern Michigan. The meet was closely contested as they finished with a 118-108 score. The Northern Michigan women swam to a 146-81 win over Hillsdale. Full results can be found here.
3 Reasons Why Stretching for Race Recovery is a Must
During competitions, stretching can be a particularly useful way to accelerate post-race recovery and improve pre-race warm ups with minimal exertion. (Featured image: Natalie Coughlin)
Why You Should Swim an “Off Event” at Every Shave & Taper Meet
Being shaved and tapered is the most exciting part of the season, though there are times when despite the adrenaline of being on deck, and the silky feeling of the water repelling off of your hairless skin, when the nerves and the pressure to swim fast weigh on you.
New York Club Coach Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Rape
Former Eden Dolphins Swim Club coach Glenn Nellis has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to rape charges last year.
Miami’s Whitten University Center Pool Grand Opening (Video)
The University of Miami opened their newly-renovated facility yesterday after a semester of having to travel for practices.
UW – Milwaukee Cancels Home Meet Against IUPUI For Disciplinary Reasons
The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Panthers won’t take on IUPUI next weekend, as the home meet has been removed from the team’s schedule.
Cesar Cielo Leads Public Sentiment To Carry Rio Flag
Could we see Cesar Cielo carrying the Brazilian flag on August 5th in Rio?
Alabama Opens 2016 with Two-Day Meet against Tennessee
The Alabama swimming and diving teams dive back into action at home this Friday and Saturday against Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee. The meet will be something of a rarity, split across two days and competed over a 50-meter course instead of 25-yards, which is the standard in the collegiate ranks.
Orca hires Ty Stevens as new brand manager for US
Ty Stevens, U.S. Orca Brand Manager: “I have been familiar with the Orca brand since my early days as a triathlete. Orca has always maintained a high level of respect within the triathlon community, and I look forward to carrying on its great heritage”
WR Holder Sarah Sjostrom To Compete At Austin PSS (Psych Sheets Here)
USA Swimming has released the psych sheets for next week’s Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, and they feature some huge international names – maybe most notable and surprising is Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.
Katie Ledecky Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Athletes List
Katie Ledecky was the third youngest athlete on Forbes 30 Under 30 List.
