2013 Worlds Preview: A Humbled Magnussen and Resurgent Russia
All signs abroad are that James “the Missile” Magnussen has his sights set on a 100 freestyle gold in Barcelona. (Photo: Swimming Australia)
US National Team Swimmers Asked If They’ve Ever Peed in the Pool
Have you ever peed in the pool? (via Universal Sports on YouTube)
Pedraza off to Russia – Open Water Swimming at the WUGs
Joey Pedraza will represent Team USA in the 10K Open Water Swim at the World University Games in Kazan Russia. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
UCLA’s Megan Rankin Transferring to Florida
The University of Florida has added a new top-flight distance swimmer to their roster. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
14-Year Old Hungarian Wins Euro Junior Title in 400 IM with 4:44
Hungary has a great tradition in the 400 IM, and Adel Farkas is picking up that torch with a 7-second time drop in Poznan. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Queen of 1964 Olympics Sharon Stouder Passes Away at 64
Sharon Stouder was at the front-end of the modern American female Olympic swimmer, and won medals in half of the offered events in 1964. (Photo Credit: Kroon, Ron / Anefo)
Wisconsin Adds Tennessee Transfer; NZ Signee for Class of 2013
Wisconsin has added two more names to round out their class for 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Virginia Hires Houston’s Augie Busch as New Head Coach
Virginia has hired Augie Busch from the University of Houston as their new head coach. (Photo: University of Houston Athletics)
Grechin Goes 48.0 in 100 Free in first WUGs Session
The Canadians, Russians, an Americans all got off to a hot start, and Russia may have gotten a boost for a Worlds gold in the 400 free relay. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Canada Hires New CEO From Water Polo, Ahmed El-Awadi
After five strong years at the helm of Water Polo Canada, Ahmed El-Awadi will become the new CEO of Swimming Canada, the two organizations announced today. (Image courtesy of Swimming Canada)
FINIS Neptune MP3 Player Nets Award for Product Design
The innovative swim company, FINIS, impressed a 37-member jury of design experts with their newest product, the Neptune MP3 Player, to receive the “red dot award: product design 2013”. (Image artwork courtesy of FINIS)
Sedov and Meilutyte Headliners of European Junior Championships
There’s a lot of competition in July for swim fans’ attention, but let’s check out why it’s worth watching in Poznan, Poland this week. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games
Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Super Slow Motion Swim Team Video, UConn Taking Video to the Next Level
UConn Swimming and Diving takes it to the next level in this sleekly produced video. The future of college recruiting looks…
