Australian Olympic Medalist Faith Leech Passes Away at 72
Yesterday Swimming Australia announced the passing of Olympic medalist Faith Leech who died on Saturday at her home in Bendigo…
In Briefs: Venezuelan National Record, Chinese Swimmer Nearly Drowns
High School swimming is heating up in the Northeastern United States.
New Belmont Pool Will Only be Capable of Outdoor Long Course Meets; to Open in 2017
The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool will no longer be an option for indoor 50 meter meets in Southern California.
USA Swimming Releases 2012-13 Scholastic All-American Team
There are a total of 1356 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American’s named this year.
Florida HS Swimming Splits Into 4 State Championship Meets for 2013-2014 Season
East Lake’s Sydney Pickrem will be defending her 3A State Championship in the 200 IM in Class 4 during the 2013-2014 season.
Swedish Swimming Federation Publishes European Championships Criteria
The Swedish Swimming Federation have published their qualifying standards for the 2014 European Aquatic Championships that will run from August 13-24 in Berlin…
Caeleb Dressel Showing Off With Dazzling 100 Fly to Start High School Season
Caeleb Dressel began his high school season with an impressive 47.3 in the 100 yard fly.
Todd Schmitz Inducted Into Century High School Hall of Fame
Todd Schmitz, the head coach of the Colorado Stars, has been inducted into the Century High School Hall of Fame in his native Bismarck, North Dakota.
Junior Worlds Medal Winners to Compete in November FINA World Cup Events
Gunnar Bentz looks to help lead Team USA into competition at two FINA World Cup events in November.
Masters Swimming is a Journey, Featuring Rowdy Gaines
Narrated by USMS member and Olympian Rowdy Gaines, this inspiring video captures the essence of what masters swimming is all about. Video courtesy of US Masters Swimming.
Swimming Tip: Why Use a Snorkel in Practice
The center-mount original snorkel has been used for over a decade by some of the fastest swimmers on the planet such as Olympic gold-medalist, Anthony Ervin.
Say No to Doping – WADA Feature Video
The video, EFFORT, was produced as a campaign to encourage athletes to achieve based on “effort,” not by using performance-enhancing drugs and cheating.
Endless Pools, Supporting Swimmers Since 1988
Endless Pools, Supporting Swimmers Since 1988………………………………………………………………….
US Masters Swimming State of the Sport Delivered by Rob Butcher – Complete Speech
Rob Butcher, Executive Director of U.S. Masters Swimming, addressed his members at the United States Aquatic Sports Convention, September 12, 2013. (In the featured image above, Butchers swims breaststroke at the 2013 US Masters Summer Nationals.) Below is an unedited transcript of his speech. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Whitney Hedgepeth of Longhorn Aquatics Named Masters Swimming Coach of the Year
Longhorn Aquatics’ Whitney Hedgepeth was named the 2013 United States Masters’ Swimming Coach of the Year.
