SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 12/11/2013
There wasn’t a lot going on over Thanksgiving weekend so this report covers the last TWO weekends. A lot of…
Army-Navy Dual Meet, Streamed Live, 5 E.T. – Check It Out Here!
Army vs. Navy, swimming, here on SwimSwam, courtesy of patriotleague.tv.
Russian Men Set World Record in 200 Medley Relay, Euro Mark Still Stands
Anchored by Vlad Morozov, a group of Russians has downed the World, but not European, Record.
Danes Bring a Thrill to Home Crowd with World Record in 200 SCM Free Relay
Jeanette Ottesen and the Danish 200 free relay have broken a World Record in front of the home crowd in Herning.
University of Wisconsin sign nine for Class of 2014
“We feel really good about both the men’s and women’s incoming classes,” head coach Whitney L. Hite said. “Not necessarily big names, but I really believe each of these signees can come in and score in multiple events for us at the Big Ten meet and have an impact at the NCAA championships.”
Jones reponds to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s racist comment
Brandi Glanville, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, joked about African Americans not being able to swim. Cullen Jones, 4-time Olympic medalist, responded.
(NLI Photos) Ezell joins rising Louisville program
Paige Ezell is the latest to join a Louisville Cardinals program on the rise.
New tool for open water swimmers
PACE PAL® is excited to announce its new patent pending Variable Ballast Training Buoy & Hydration Carrier for open water & pool swimmers is now available at the introductory price of $39.00 plus shipping. Pictured, below, this unique pull buoy includes a patent pending fastener system that allows full kicking from the hip; stays in place during long swims and high speed flip turns.
(NLI Photos) West Chester gets home-grown breaststroker McCormick
Thomas McCormick (middle) signs on to swim for home-town West Chester University in 2014.
NAG Records Go Down; Boys’ 50 Free Sets Up Loaded Final
The men’s 50 free, led by the fastest American Junior sprinter in history Caeleb Dressel, will be among the Thursday highlights.
Franklin, Nyad crack ESPN-W’s list of 10 impact female athletes of 2013
Missy Franklin and Diana Nyad are being honored by ESPN-W as two of the top 10 most impactful female athletes of 2013.
Caeleb Dressel Ties His Own NAG Record in 50 Free in Prelims at Winter Juniors
Bolles’ Caeleb Dressel has tied his own National Age Group Record in the 50 yard freestyle.
(NLI Photos) Visitation breaststroke teammates Hickey and Farley sign
Heather Farley (left) and Kate Hickey (middle) pose at the Visitation signing day celebration with volleyball player Mary Mullen.
European Duel in the Pool Roster Decimated By French Scratches
A full 6 French swimmers have been scratched from the original Duel in the Pool roster, perhaps sinking their chances at winning this meet.
Cochrane and Ware headline Aquatics Canada award winners
Swimmer Ryan Cochrane of Victoria, B.C., and diver Pamela Ware of Beloeil, Que., have been named Aquatics Canada’s male and female athletes of the year for 2013. The honours are part of Aquatics Canada’s annual awards, which recognize the outstanding performances and contributions to the sport of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo.
