Ian Thorpe Admitted to Hospital in Sydney After Shoulder Surgery Complications
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe was admitted into a Sydney hospital for treatment of an infection on his left-shoulder, several Australian media…
Race Video: Michael Andrew 200 Yard IM 13-14 NAG Record, 1:45.29
14-year old Michael Andrew smashes his own National Age Group Record in the 200 yard IM by over two seconds, swimming a 1:45.29.
How to Eliminate Chloramines After Swimming
Chloramines cause health problems for swimmers. The problems can be severe, often called “chlorine allergy” or “chlorine sensitivity.” Some physical symptoms include itchiness and dryness, breathing problems, rash, hives, etc..
French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Fan Guide Part 2 – Whom to Watch
All eyes will be on this guy, French superstar Yannick Agnel, who has been training under Bob Bowman at NBAC for the last year. This will be Agnel’s first major meet since moving to Baltimore and everyone will be keen to see how the “American” version of their superstar does in Chartres.
Swimming Australia Names First 30 for 2014 Pan Pac Championships
Swimmers like Emily Seebohm, who hit “A” standards at the Australian National Championships last week, are qualified for both the Commonwealth Games and the Pan Pac Championships
5 Big Things from 2014 W. NCAA’s #1: Recruit Rankings Revisited, 2014 freshmen were remarkably consistent
An easy one to get right: Missy Franklin was the consensus #1 recruit, and the Golden Bear lived up to the hype. But how did the rest of our ‘top 10 recruits’ list hold up?
5 Big Things From 2014 M. NCAA’s #2: Swimming’s New Rivalry
The Cal men have won three of the last four NCAA titles, and the Texas men have been the runner-
Academy Bullets respond: a glimpse into the formation and philosophy of a mega-club
After some thought-provoking discussion in comments sections about multi-site “mega-clubs,” SwamSwam caught up with Academy Bullets owner and coach Bill Schalz to learn more about his club’s origins, structure and philosophy.
Race Video: Michael Andrew 100 Yard Fly 13-14 NAG Record, 47.23
With 47.23 in the 100 yard butterfly, Michael pulls within .13 of the 15-16 National Age Groud Record, a record he’ll have over two years to challenge. That one currently sits at 47.10, belonging to Michael-Phelps-nemesis Milorad Cavic.
USA Swimming & Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Encourage Black Women To Swim With The Swim 1922 Content
On Monday, April 7, 2014, USA Swimming and Sigma Gamma Rho announced the start of the Swim 1922 Contest, the…
Le Clos is Back With 1:54.5 in 200 Fly, Bosch Qualifies Too on Day 1 of SA Nationals
South Africa had a breakthrough with two swimmers qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in the 200 fly on the meet’s first day.
French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Fan Guide Part 1 – Setting the Stage
Quiet before the storm: the French national championships get underway tomorrow morning in Chartres, France. Among the top international stars who will be competing are Yannick Agnel, Camille Muffat, Florent Manaudou, Jérémy Stravius, and Camille Lacourt.
Stanford commits load up on wins at Speedo Far Westerns, Howe and Goldman win four each
PASA swimmers and Stanford commits Ally Howe (pictured above), Curtis Ogren and Andrew Liang combined for 10 individual wins on the weekend, while Duke signee Leah Goldman took four of her own.
Foil Monofin: The Benefits Of Using a Single Blade Fin
Using the Foil Monofin is a great way to practice underwater dolphin kicks and also to get into great shape. The Monofin was the first product made by FINIS just over two decades ago and has evolved into a critical training tool for some of the best swimmers in the world.
U.S. Olympic Committee leadership press briefing set for 3:15 p.m. April 8th
Courtesy of the USOC The United States Olympic Committee board of directors will meet Tuesday, April 8, in Los Angeles….
