The Counter Attack – Episode 17 – June 24, 2015
Greg Mescall talks FINA, chats with Adam Krikorian, and helps us take to the skies.
Swim Job: SwimSwam seeks part-time, contract writer based in Australia or Eastern/Southeastern Asia
SwimSwam is seeking a part-time, contract writer based in the Eastern Hemisphere, preferably Australia or Eastern/Southeastern Asia.
European Games; Day Two Prelims
Maria Astashkina the next step in her attempt to sweep the breaststroke events qualifying with the top time in the women’s 200 breaststroke…
Jeanette Ottesen and Marco Loughran Injured After Assault In Denmark
An alleged road rage incident on Sunday in Copenhagen, Denmark has left Danish Olympic swimmer Jeanette Ottesen and her boyfriend Marco Loughran injured.
16 History-Altering Moments in Olympic Swimming You Need to Know
In honor of Olympic day, we’ve compiled 16 of the great moments that have shaped Olympic swimming history:
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: Inaugural Edition
Missy Franklin (above) rocked Twitter with some big news along with some awesome photos. Check #2 on our list for more!
Izotov Reigns at St. Petersburg Cup, But Will Not Swim Individually at 2015 Worlds
The St. Petersburg Cup was in full swing in Russia over the weekend, where key members of the Russian team…
5 Reasons Why You Are Not Training Hard Enough
Everybody says they want to swim fast, but few are willing to do what is necessary at practice. Here are 5 reasons you aren’t training to your full capability.
Fike Swim Products Reinvents the Kickboard with First-Ever Coreboard
THE BRICK is the world’s first-ever coreboard, a 6 lb weighted kickboard that turns any kick set into a total body workout that actually changes a swimmer’s body position in the water—even after the kicking is done.
One Tip for Swim Parents About Relays
I’ve heard stories repeatedly through the years of relay teams being let down by a swimmer. If you’ve got a kid who is fortunate to be picked for a relay, remember this is part of being a TEAM.
Funchal to Host IPC Swimming Euros
IPC Swimming announced on Tuesday (23 June) that the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal, will host the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships just months before the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
100m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Campbell Be Dethroned?
Last year there were three swimmers who went sub-53, led by Cate Campbell at 52.62, and two this year with Bronte Campbell and Femke Heemskerk tied at 52.69. Based on the fast performances the last few years, we should see some more 52 second swims this summer.
#OlympicDay: Throwback To London 2012 Olympic Tattoos
Clark Burckle, go big or go home! #OlympicRingsTat
Two German age records fall on day 1 of European Games, one new and one ancient
The opening day of the first-ever European Games saw two young German swimmers break new ground with age group records.
WATCH: Race videos from Day 1 of Baku European Games
Courtesy of the Baku 2015 European Games on YouTube, we have race video of most of the finals from day 1. You can check out more videos from other sports at the Games by following this link.
