Coach’s Eye: New Backstroke Start Wedges Resulting in Higher Hip Height on Backstroke Start
The impact of the new backstroke start wedges was immediately clear at Winter Nationals and SC Worlds.
Florida High School State Qualifier Christie Bassett Dies in Car Crash
Gainesville swimmer Christie Bassett has passed away after injuries sustained from a car accident on Thursday, making her the third high…
Park Tae-Hwan Parts Ways with Michael Bohl; to Test SwimMAC Carolina Training
Korean swimming superstar Park Tae-Hwan has parted ways with his Australian coach Michael Bohl, with whom he has worked since 2010, and will…
Details: “A Celebration of Life” for Passed Swimmer Jake Miller
In memory of Illinois High School State Champion swimmer Jake Miller, who took tragically took his own life last week, the…
Olympian Josh Davis Tests USRPT, Swims Fastest Times in Ten Years (Feature Video)
5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis, has been training USRPT since last year. After hearing so much debate about this training method, he decided to try it himself. Listen to his results…
Trips to Flanders Cup and Australia Keys to Scotland’s Continued Success
After a strong summer of competition where they collected 10 medals and finished fifth at the Commonwealth Games the Scots are…
SDSU Women Defeat Incarnate Word And Grand Canyon University To Kick Off 2015
In the 200m freestyle the SDSU women finished 1-2-3 with Natilee Ruiz leading the way with a 1:51.44. Finishing a close second was Whitney Weisz in 1:51.75 followed by Cori Casper who was well behind the two leaders in 1:55.68.
The Top 52 Swim Meets of 2015
See the top 52 swim meets of 2015 in the United States and around the world…
Swim Job: North Coast Swim Club seeks Head Coach
North Coast Swim Club is a competitive year-round swim team located in beautiful and historic Astoria, Oregon.
Swimming’s 2014 Person of the Year: Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps’ 2014 was up and down, and up and down, and at the end of it he says he’s learned. The final chapter will be written in 2015. It’s 2015, not 2016, that will determine how his legacy will be written.
Four-Time Illinois State Champion, Louisville Commit, Jake Miller Passes Away
SwimSwam’s thoughts and condolences go out to the Miller family and the Normal swimming community for their tragic loss.
Barbados Open Water Festival Featured Video
World Champion and Olympian Alex Meyer won the open water event. See results here.
Shouts From the Stands: Reviewing Dr. Sam Freas’ Book “Sprinting II: It Takes Guts”
“One of the best!” That’s quite a statement, but that’s exactly right. Dr. Sam Freas, currently head swimming coach at…
JCC Waves Distance Day – Video Feature
The meet was held at the Mission Viejo Aquatics Swim Complex. This year the 11 & up swimmers swam the mile, while the 10 & unders swam the 500.
