SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 7/30/2014
We’re getting caught up on our WWAGS. Take a peek at the Daring Dozen from the weekend of July 25-27, 2014.
Aaron Peirsol Still Loves Watching Backstroke – Video Interview
Meet Record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, World Record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, American Record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, US Open Record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Piersol – 2009
Matt Grevers Talks Married Life – Video Interview
Matt Grevers sprinted through the final of the men’s 50 butterfly to win with his time of 23.50.
Ryan Murphy Goes A-List, Credits NCAA Champs as Breakthrough – Video Interview
Ryan Murphy had enough of just missing making the team. He finished in the top 2 for the first time, earning himself a roster spot on the Pan Pacs team as well.
Interview: Ian Silverman Post-400 Free World Record at Para Pan Pacs
American Paralympian Ian Silverman finally broke the 400m free S10 world record he had been chasing since London 2012. Hear what he has to say about it in his interview with Mallory Weggemann.
Brendan McHugh Breaks U.S. Open Record in 27.10 at U.S. Nationals Prelims
Brendan McHugh was the biggest surprise to take a top seed on Friday morning at U.S. Nationals.
Matt McLean Loves Cars, and winning 200 Free at US Nationals – Video Interiew
200 Free – 2014 US Nationals At the 100, Clay Youngquist and Conor Dwyer were pushing the lead, flipping at…
Para Pan Pacs: Day 3 Prelims Preview
Team Australia and the other 18 countries’ swimmers are ready to take on Day 3 at Para Pan Pacs.
Bottom: Whitaker Focusing on 200 IM, Will Swim 100 Fly Time Trial Instead of 400 IM
Michigan post-grad Kyle Whitaker is scratching the 400 IM to make sure he’s ready for Sunday’s 200 IM.
What to Watch For on Day 3 at U.S. Nationals: Phelps Races Again, Whitaker a 400 IM Scratch
Michael Phelps will be back in the water, swimming his new specialty the 100 fly, on Friday at the 2014 U.S. National Championships in Irvine, California.
SwimMAC Carolina Dominating Team Scoring After Two Days at 2014 U.S. Nationals
Ryan Lochte, Tyler Clary, and the rest of the SwimMAC crew have taken a commanding lead in overall team scoring, though they’re being challenged in each of the single-gender scoring columns.
2014 Youth Olympic Games Medals Revealed!
The “B” side of the medals for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, designed by Nanjing organizers.
Para Pan Pacs: Mallory Weggemann Highlights Days 1 and 2
Mallory Weggemann is on deck reporting for SwimSwam at the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships in Pasadena, California. Watch her highlights of the first two days of competition.
Interview: Becca Meyers Talks About World Records, NBAC, and the Lady Dips
Becca Meyers swimming the 400 free in finals at Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships.
#FantasySwimming Day 2: How the Mighty Have Fallen, TheChlorinators Take the Lead
The Chlorinators have vaulted into the lead after two days of #fantasyswimming
