Climbing Camelback with Larry Arnold
How can any dryland make you a better swimmer? Some great minds believe that there is no direct correlation between building strength on land and increased strength in the water. For the most part, I agree. But what about coordination?
2014 Swammy Awards: Male International Junior Swimmer of the Year
In 2014 Australian Mack Horton set new junior world records in the 200, 400 and 1500 freestyle…
2014 Swammy Awards: African Female Swimmer of the Year
In 2014 South African Karin Prinsloo broke the African records in both the long course 100 and 400 freestyle…
2014 Swammy Awards: Male Open Water Swimmer Of The Year Ferry Weertman
Considering that Weetman was the only swimmer to win multiple medals which included a gold, and two at that, it was fitting that he be named the 2014 Swammy Award recipient for the Open Water Swimmer of the Year.
Hannah Moore’s Two Golds Named by USOC Among 14 Highlights of 2014 Youth Olympics
While the male team continued to struggle in swimming at the second edition of the Youth Olympic Games, held in…
USOC Names Katie Ledecky One of Top 14 “Team USA Women” of 2014
Katie Ledecky was recognized by the USOC for her accomplishments in 2014.
Katinka Hosszu Goes 5-For-5, Townsend Wins 200 Free on First Day of 2014 Indian Ocean Championships
Katinka Hosszu even won a breaststroke event en route to a perfect 5-for-5 day on Sunday at the Indian Ocean Championships.
2014 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 13-14
To see all of the 2014 Swammy Award winners, presented by TYR, click here. 2014 Honorees: Courtney Harnish and Michael…
FINA Junior World Records in SCM Can Be Set Beginning January 1st, 2015
Katie Ledecky is the Junior World Record holder in several long course events already, but will be too old by the time FINA begins to recognize short course meters Junior World Records to break them.
Franz Resseguie, Former Coach of Caitlin Leverenz, Returning To Tualatin Hills as Head Coach
Franz Resseguie is returning home to Tualatin Hills to take over the Beaverton, Oregon club’s head coaching role that was…
Lessons From Legends: The Myth of George Haines
“Who are the most prominent figures in the current and past history of swimming?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Katinka Hosszu Entered in All 17 Events; Olympic Nice to Race at Indian Ocean Meet
Katinka Hosszu (above) will be joined by Darian Townsend, Jeremy Stravius, Charlotte Bonnet, and Roland Schoeman on Reunion Island.
2014 Swammy Awards: European Female Swimmer of the Year
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu had another spectacular year winning the World Cup Series for the third year in a row…
Great Britain, Japan Form Training Partnership With Eye on 2020 Olympics
Great Britain kicked off the partnership last week by sending some of their most talented junior swimmers to Tokyo to train with the Japanese National Team.
2014 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 11-12
Ethan Dang, at only 5’4″ tall and 12-years old, qualified for and raced at the 2014 Winter Junior National Championships.
