University of Toronto Swimmers Dominate Ontario Cup
Chris Manning swam to a 22.72 in the 50m freestyle to take the win on day two of the Ontario cup…
Cochrane, Caldwell, Bennett and Nelson Up For Sport BC Awards
Ryan Cochrane, Hilary Caldwell, Randy Bennett and Brianna Nelson have all been nominated for this year’s Sport BC awards…
East Carolina Swimming And Diving Teams Split Dual Meet At ODU
“It was a big win for the women, but a very tough loss for the men,” ECU Head Coach Rick Kobe stated. “We had a great training trip over the break and it was gratifying to see so many great swims as we continue to work toward the conference championship meet.”
Alex Valente Breaks Mike Cavic’s 15-16 National Age Group Record in 100 Fly
Alex Valente, on the top of the podium,
NCAA Champion Olivia Scott Taking “Time Away” From Auburn Swimming Program
Auburn’s NCAA Champion Olivia Scott is not with the team currently as she works through some personal issues.
Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Breaks Down Arena Shark Tank at the Arena Grand Prix (Video)
Olympic champion, Aaron Peirol, is an Arena Ambassador. Peirsol works with Arena USA to promote the sport at the grassroots level. He and Olympic peer, Matt McClean, along with Rowdy Gaines, hosted an event to engage youth swimmers from the Austin area.
2014 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Day 3 Photo Vault
Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com, for these beautiful swimming photos. Featured Image: Olympic Champions Aaron Peirsol)
Former Big 12 Champion Fonua Nominated for “100 Most Eligible Bachelors” By Out Magazine
Fonua (middle) above poses at the 2012 Olympics with fellow Aggies Jeneba Tarmoh (athletics) and Breeja Larson (swimming).
Katie Ledecky Happy with Tough Double, 200 IM and 800 Free (Video Interview)
Danish national record-holder Lotte Friis led early, but Katie Ledecky completed a thrilling comeback, gaining on Friis steadily from about the 350-mark onward and erasing the two-second lead the Dane had built up.
Michael Andrew Breaks Down 100 Breast and 100 Back Records (Video Interview)
Michael Andrew has had no trouble turning his short course success into long course success in Austin, breaking the 13-14 boys’ National Age Group Record in his 3rd different event of the meet.
Agnel pulls into tie with Dwyer in overall Grand Prix standings, Romano still leads women
Training partners Conor Dwyer and Yannick Agnel are tied as the top money-earners on the Grand Prix after 2 of 6 stops. Each has taken in $2700.
Tom Luchsinger shares a Bob Bowman 200 Butterfly Set (Video Interview)
Luchsinger wins 200 fly and shares Bob Bowman butterfly set. See Bowman video below on butterfly training.
Bob Bowman Shares 200 Butterfly Training Insight (Video Interview)
See video above with Tom Luchsinger breaking down the Bob Bowman butterfly set. 30 x 100m on 1:30: 50 free under 35 seconds, climb up to the blocks, dive a 50m fly striving to hold sub 28 seconds.
Shields Wanted 52 Low in 100 Fly, But Happy with Grand Prix Win (Video Interview)
California pro Tom Shields was all over the 100 fly field in this one, going 52.72 to win handily.
Matt McLean Offers Insight on NBAC & Explains his Takeaway From the 2012 Olympics (Video)
Matt McLean drills down on training at Bob Bowman’s NBAC. Training has been challenging, but perfect for his goals moving toward the 2016 Olympic Games.
