Ten Ways to Make Swimming a Bigger and Better Sport
In 1996, shortly after the Olympic Games of Atlanta, I wrote an article with the same title as this one. I will recap the original 10 suggestions now and provide an assessment of where we are today with new suggestions on how we might make swimming a bigger and better sport.
Conner Snare Joins Michigan State as New Mid-Season Assistant Coach
Anderson University head men’s and women’s swimming coach Conner Snare has resigned to take a job as the assistant coach at…
Michigan’s Swanson, Ohio State’s Fielding Honored by Big Ten
Michigan’s Charlie Swanson was tabbed as Big Ten Swimmer of the Week, while Ohio State’s Jacob Fielding garnered Diver and Freshman of the Week nods.
Michigan, Nebraska, Purdue Earn Big Ten Women’s Weekly Honors
Michigan’s Siobhan Haughey and Maggie MacNeil, Nebraska’s Abi Knapton and Purdue’s Emily Bretscher garnered Week 6 awards from the Big Ten.
Kolesnikov, Krasnykh Hit SC Worlds Qualifying On Day 1 In Kazan
Aleksandr Krasnykh booked his ticket to SC Worlds with a win in the 400 free on day 1 of Russian Nationals.
Auburn Picks Up Backstroker Ella Miller from Edge Swim Club
Miller is within hundredths of what it took to C final in the 100 back at SECs last season.
Red Bank Backstroker Paul Retterer Verbally Commits to USC for 2019
Retterer was a 200 back finalist at both YMCA National Championships, placing 13th in short course in the spring and 4th in long course this summer.
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Predict More Hangzhou Medals For Dressel Than Andrew
Two thirds of voters predicted that Caeleb Dressel will win more medals at 2018 Short Course Worlds than Michael Andrew.
Justina Kozan Erases Sippy Woodhead LSC Record Which Had Stood 40 Yrs
Kozan’s 1:45.77 cleared the SCS 13-14 200 free record held by the legendary Sippy Woodhead, which was a 1:46.40 done in 1978.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Texas Women Swim Nation-Leading Relay
Disclaimer: Blueseventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…
FINIS Set of the Week: The Essentials – Distance Free and Kick
Times are getting faster, and the motorboat style kicks are getting even more ubiquitous. How to master this key to speed? Train like you want it.
Corea Assente Ai Mondiali In Corta FINA, Che Aumenta I Premi In Denaro
MONDIALI FINA IN VASCA CORTA 2018 11-16 Dicembre 2018 Hangzhou (Cina) Sito web dell’evento programma gare Tempi limite Manca poco…
Protest Forces Water Polo World League Match To New, Closed Location
Protest threats from pro-Palestinian groups has caused the FINA Women’s World League water polo match between Spain and Israel to change to a closed-door location.
3-Time Olympian Hannah Miley Undergoes Ankle Surgery
British Olympian Hannah Miley underwent ankle surgery in September and says it will take 6 months to a year to return to elite competition.
Maine, New Hampshire Capture #AESD Week 5 Awards
Maine’s Juliana McDonald and New Hampshire’s Allison Stefanelli were named America East swimmer and diver of the week.