Pacific Swimming official Brian Malick passes away
Pacific Swimming official Brian Malick passed away last week after years of promoting the sport of swimming.
Canadian Diving Team Nominated for Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games
On Tuesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Diving Plongeon Canada announced the athletes nominated to represent Canada at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games from July 10 to 26 in Scarborough, ON.
How to Prepare for Long Course Season
The long course season is considerably shorter than the short course season, making the integrity of your training and meet preparation even more critical.
How to Sleep your Way to A Better Morning Swim Practice
Sleep is of paramount importance to any athlete’s training, but swimmers in particular must be able to train well in the early hours of the morning on a regular basis. Waking up at 5 a.m. (or even 4 a.m.) can throw your training off if you haven’t had enough shut-eye.
Missy Franklin film Touch the Wall primed for Movie Nights
After being available exclusively in movie theatres, the Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce film “Touch the Wall” can now be seen by clubs and teams on DVD/Blu-ray through a Group License.
Swim Job: Scottsdale Aquatic Club seeks Experienced Executive Officer
SAC is regarded as one of the premier swim clubs in the western United States with nearly 400 athletes including Junior National, National and Olympic Trials qualifiers as well as a professional group.
USC Picks Up Big Transfer From SDSU All-American Sprinter Anika Apostalon
Apostalon’s best times are currently 21.76 in the 50 freestyle, 47.73 in the 100 freestyle, and 51.92 in the 100 backstroke.
Eva Fabian: From the Open Water to the Ivy League
Yale University’s Eva Fabian is not your average collegiate swimmer. At just 21 years old, Eva has already established herself as an international champion in open water events and as a force to be reckoned with in NCAA distance swimming circles.
Breaststroker Ally Donahue transferring from Florida to Brown
The Bears of Brown University will get a big addition to their roster this fall, nabbing outgoing Florida transfer Ally Donahue.
Happy ‘Gopher Women’s Swimming & Diving Big Ten Champions Day,’ swimming fans!
Today’s the first day of June, but SwimSwam readers might not know that it’s also a swimming-related holiday.
USA Swimming Foundation Enlists Olympic Gold Medalists to Increase Awareness of Learning to Swim and Building Champions
Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian (Bremerton, Wash.), Cullen Jones (Irvington, N.J.), Jessica Hardy (Long Beach, Calif.) and Jason Lezak (Irvine, Calif.) have joined the USA Swimming Foundation as Ambassadors, promoting the organization’s mission to “Save Lives & Build Champions in the pool and in life.”
Claire Tuggle Breaks Elizabeth Beisel’s National Age Group Record in 200 Meter Free
Before she was an Olympic gold medalist and NCAA Champion, Elizabeth Beisel was a National Age Group Record holder.
Manchester University joins OAC as affiliate member
Manchester University announced today that its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have become affiliate members of the Ohio Athletic Conference, beginning during the 2015-16 academic year.
South Carolina Women Add Sprinter McKenna Keith for 2015-16 Season
Saint Andrews School’s McKenna Keith has committed to swim for South Carolina for the 2015-2016 season. Keith, a Florida native, has…
Brown Women Add Eight Swimmers And One Diver
The Brown University Women’s Swimming and Diving program will welcome eight swimmers and one diver to the team this coming fall, as Head Coach Kate Kovenock begins her second season at the helm. Below are brief biographies of each athlete.
