News

Patrick Jeffrey Named Head Diving Coach at Stanford University

“It is an honor to be offered the position at Stanford University,” said Jeffrey. “The university has the best athletic department in the country and continued success in swimming and diving. I’m very excited to be a part of it.”

  1 Comment

No Backstroke Wedges For Santa Clara Grand Prix After FINA Recommendation

The launch of the newly-approved “backstroke wedges” for starts has been delayed even further, and USA Swimming won’t be using…

  17 Comments

Dynamo & SwimMAC Collaborate At Naval Academy For A Week Long Age Group Training Camp

SwimMAC and Dynamo are collaborating in Annapolis, Maryland for a week long 11-14 training camp in preparation for the weekend meet at NBAC.

  1 Comment

Ottesen smashes two Danish records to open Canet stop of Mare Nostrum tour

Sprinter Jeanette Ottesen knocked down two Danish records on the first night of the Mare Nostrum meet in Canet-en-Roussillon, France.

  5 Comments

Swim Training: How to Generate a More Powerful Catch

Building strength through swimming alone can be difficult. With proper strength training on land, and with resistance tools like stretch cords and parachutes in the water, swimmers will increase their power with each stroke.

  1 Comment

Swim Job: Parkway Swim Club Seeks Head Coach

Parkway Swim Club is a consistent top performer at the Ozark LSC and Region VIII level as well as a perennial USA Swimming Club Excellence medal winner.

  Comment First!

Atkinson to lead Jamaican Commonwealth Games team, 6 swimmers to attend

2012 double World Champs silver medalist Alia Atkinson will headline a 6-person Jamaican team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

  Comment First!

USA Swimming Open Water Nationals – Who’s going to win the men’s races

If open water swimming races have demonstrated anything it’s that there’s no sure thing when it comes down to race…

  Comment First!

Swim Gear: Funky Trunks Launches Apex Performance Jammer

The APEX Performance Suits uses advanced waterproofing fabric to cut through the water.

Comments Off on Swim Gear: Funky Trunks Launches Apex Performance Jammer

USOC Announces $10 Million Commitment to Create New Sexual Abuse Agency Across Organizations

In a press conference yesterday afternoon, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced a new $10 million agency to oversee sexual…

  1 Comment

HardCore Swim of the Week: Ryosuke Irie dominant in Mare Nostrum’s opener

In the early goings of the Mare Nostrum tour, Japan’s Ryosuke Irie has been nothing if not dominant.

  Comment First!

Adrian Warms Up With 22.1 in 50 Free on Day 1 at Mare Nostrum – Canet

Nathan Adrian (above) and teammate Anthony Ervin are the two top seeds in the men’s 50 free.

  10 Comments

WATER POLO: USA Women Start FINA World League Super Final 2-0 With Wins Over Russia & Canada

Alys Williams scored four goals to lead the offensive outburst while Sami Hill posted nine saves in net.

  Comment First!

The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Rockford & Lake Forest Photo Vault

Olympians Jimmy Feigen and Chloe Sutton headline the Rockford & Lake Forest, Illinois Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com.

  Comment First!

Strong List Of Competitors Head To Switzerland For Military Games

The 46th World Military Championships in swimming and lifesaving will be held in Tenero, Switzerland from June 11-16th. The swimming…

  Comment First!