News

Yoga for Swimmers (Video) – 3 Poses to Enhance Recovery

In March I wrote an article entitled ‘3 Restorative Yoga Poses to Help the Effectiveness of Your Taper’ the video above is an adjunct to that article…

  Comment First!

AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 12/23/2015

See who made the list of AgonSwim Weekly Wonders for the weekend of December 18-20, 2015.

  1 Comment

University of Tampa Men Break DII NCAA Record

The University of Tampa men broke the DII NCAA record in the men’s 200 freestyle relay Friday night at the 2015 Spartan Invitational held in Clearwater, Florida.

  10 Comments

Shouts from the Stands: A Little Advice to Those 10 and Under Parents

Yes I am talking to you- the one screaming at your kid to swim harder, breathe less and push off the wall. Trust me. I am pretty sure they know what you are telling them but for whatever reason, under pressure and in competition they forget. So be it- they are 8.

  12 Comments

Video: Swim Fort Lauderdale’s 2015 Wild Texas Adventure

Swim Fort Lauderdale traveled to Gulf Swimming’s Senior Championships in Shenandoah, Texas, this December and documented their adventure in this new video.

  1 Comment

2015 Swammy Awards: Mitch Larkin, Male Oceania Swimmer of the Year

Mitch Larkin had an outstanding 2015 winning both the 100 and 200 backstroke at the World Championships in Kazan…

  Comment First!

USA Swimming Announces Locations for 2016 Futures Championships

USA Swimming has added a fourth location for the 2016 Futures Championships.

  7 Comments

Northwestern’s Winses Named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week

Northwestern’s Annika Winses was named Big Ten swimmer of the week after her wins in the 50 free (24.01), 100 free (50.79), and 200 free (1:52.04) at the Florida Atlantic FUN Invite.

  Comment First!

Franziska Hentke finishes 2015 strong with 2:06,96 in the 200m Fly

At a local swim meet in her home town Magdeburg, Germany’s top swimmer Franziska Hentke again showed her world class on the 200 m butterfly in 2:06,96 (LC).

  1 Comment

Aquatics Canada Awards Ryan Cochrane Male Athlete of the Year

The late Randy Bennett was named to the President’s Honour Roll, while Ryan Cochrane took home the Male Athlete of the Year, and Genevieve Saumur won the Spirit of Aquatics Canada award.

  Comment First!

Purdue’s Joe Cifelli Sweeps Weekly Big Ten Honors

Joe Cifelli was named the Diver and Freshman of the week for the Big Ten conference. The Purdue newcomer placed 11th in the 3-meter and 12th in the 3-meter synchro at USA Diving Nationals.

  Comment First!

Joe Jamail, Namesake of Texas Aquatic Center, Passes Away

Famous trial lawyer Joe Jamail, who was also one of the major benefactors of the University of Texas Aquatic Center, has passed away at age 90.

  3 Comments

ESPNU Christmas Carol’s “Seven Swans A-Swimming” are USC Trojans

ESPNU’s “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song features a septet of USC Trojans as the aseven swans a-swimming.

  Comment First!

Olympic Games Corruption Claims Erupt In Brazilian Government

In the latest controversy coming out of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Attorney General has launched an investigation into an…

  8 Comments

Tampa Swimming Wraps Up Spartan Invite

The University of Tampa men’s and women’s swimming teams enjoyed a successful Spartan Invite, which was hosted by UT at the Long Center.

  Comment First!