9 Ways Swimming is Analogous to Golf
Michael Phelps surely figured this out on his golf adventures back in 2013. Here are 9 ways swimming is analogous to golf…
Are Dogs More Sensitive to Chlorine Than People?
According to the American Kennel Club, “a dog’s eyes, nose and ears are more sensitive than a human’s and as such may be a tad more susceptible to the effects of chlorine.”
Men’s 200m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Will Olympic and World Champion Yannick Agnel Defend His Title?
It is time for this event to move forward, and continue to get faster rather than stagnate. The silver and bronze medal performances actually got significantly slower from 2011 to 2013.
Parratto Named 2015 IU Athlete of the Year
Diver Jessica Parratto is one of Indiana’s 2015 Athletes of the Year, the Department of Athletics announced today.
Swim Job: Riverside Aquatics Association seeks Head Swim Coach
Founded in 1965, Riverside Aquatics Association one of the premier swim programs in the Inland Empire, and Southern California.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Amanda Kendall’s comeback continues with best times at Bill Nixon Invite
Lost in the shuffle of high-profile comebacks has been Amanda Kendall, but a half-second drop in a 50 free from the speedster last weekend should change that.
North Central Hires Former Division III National Champ as Head M/W Coach
North Central College welcomes its most recent national championship in swimming back to campus for the coming academic year, as director of athletics Jim Miller ’86 has announced the hiring of Mark Schmitt ’06 as the Cardinals’ head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach.
Findlay Swimming Releases 2015-16 Schedule
The University of Findlay men and women’s swimming and diving teams will open their season in Marquette, Mich. for a dual meet against Northern Michigan on Oct. 2.
Virginia Tech swimmer CJ Fiala joins FINIS as Marketing Coordinator
FINIS hires of former Virginia Tech swimmer CJ Fiala as a new Marketing Coordinator responsible for Public Relations and Athlete Sponsorship.
Think you know Ian Thorpe? Watch this video and learn a lot more
This swimming video profile is long, but worth watching to dive deep on Ian Thorpe history, hearing it from the man himself.
Why Reece Whitley Has Serious Swim Star Potential: Gold Medal Minute Presented by SwimOutlet.com
Reece Whitley is the future of breaststroke for Team USA.
Yale Captain Andrew Heymann: 5 Reasons “Athletics” is Most Important College Class
Andrew Heymann, the recently-graduated captain of Yale men’s swimming and diving team, delivered a thoughtful reflection on what he got out of four years as a student-athlete in New Haven, in a speech he gave at the annual Senior Student-Athlete Reception.
Minnesota Gophers promote coaches Ryan Purdy, Terry Ganley
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have updated official job titles on two of their swimming coaches, Ryan Purdy and Terry Ganley.
16-year-old Kregor Zirk wins three races on day 2 of Estonian Nationals
Estonian Nationals is throwing the spotlight on the nation’s best young swimmers, and day 2 was a huge redemption curve for 16-year-old Kregor Zirk.
#SwimMomMonday: Meet Erica, Mom of American Record-Holder, Kelsi Worrell
This week Anne talks with another extraordinary swim parent: Erica Worrell, mom to Kelsi, Taylor, Kyle, Jared, Lindi & Skylar.
