2014 State of the Sport Report to the USA Swimming membership
Executive Director Chuck Wielgus: “Our membership has topped 400,000; more than 350,000 of whom are athlete members, more than we’ve ever had before. We have more than 18,000 coach members and 2,800 member clubs.”
Minnesota Bags Third Verbal Commitment in 24 Hours as Maggie Werba Commits
Maggie Werba from Oshkosh, Wisconsin has verbally committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Sun Yang drops out of Chinese 800 free relay with finger injuries, will still compete in individuals in Incheon
China’s Sun Yang dropped out of his country’s 4×200 free relay at the Asian Games today, but does plan to finish out his slate of individual events, according to his coach, Yang Zadong.
Swim Training: Maintain Technique at High Speeds in Swimming
Swim Training courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. One of the greatest challenges in swimming is the ability to maintain…
Brooklynn Snodgrass Named “International Female Swimmer of the Year” by Swim Alberta
Indiana’s Brooklynn Snodgrass has been named International Female Swimmer of the Year by her native Swim Alberta.
Two From Michigan Men’s Swimming/Diving Program Nominated for Rhodes Scholarship
Two members of Michigan’s 2013 National Championship team have been nominated for Rhodes Scholarships.
Swim Job: Eagle Swimming Association seeks Lead Age Group Coach
Eagle Swimming Association located in Atascocita, TX (Northeast Houston) is a year-round competitive USA Swimming Club that is perennially a top 10 team in Gulf Swimming and recently has had unprecedented success on the National stage.
USOC announces annual award winners at the 2014 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly Sept 25-26
The Olympic Torch Award recognizes an individual who has positively impacted the Olympic Movement by promoting the Olympic Ideals.
Swim Job: Razorback Aquatic Club AquaHawgs seeks Assistant Coach
The Razorback Aquatic Club is a Silver Medal Club with approximately 200 members. The primary practice facility is the Jones Center for Families located in Springdale, Arkansas.
South Carolina Pulls In Another from California: Davis Arden Racing Team’s Emma Barksdale Gives Verbal
Emma Barksdale gave a verbal commitment to South Carolina to join the Gamecocks beginning with the 2015-16 season. Don’t let the t-shirt fool you, though; she’ll be swimming.
Sun Yang Fighting Injured Finger, Remainder of Asian Games in Question
China’s Sun Yang badly injured two fingers, and while the bones are not damaged, his continued participation at the 2014 Asiad is in question.
Sister Act 2: Minnesota Gophers get commitment from Kaia Grobe, second in-state sister in one night
Kaia Grobe (left) will join her older sister Bridgette (right) as a Golden Gopher beginning next fall.
2014 Asian Games – Day Two Prelims
On day two of the prelims Kosuke Hagino will once again be looking to put himself into position for a great evening…
Chantal Nack Will Join Older Sister Danielle at University of Minnesota
Defending state champion in the 200 and 500 freestyles Chantal Nack has verbally committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
VIDEO: Conejo Simi Swim Club’s summer 2014 lookback with some classic motivational speeches
Rather than the traditional music video, Conejo Simi’s season wrap-up video is set to some of film’s greatest motivational speeches.
