Liu, Hitchens win 5 as Cali, Texas, Mexico age groupers compete in North American Challenge Cup in Veracruz
Southern California, Pacific and Gulf Swimming sent down teams of juniors to take on Mexico in the 2014 North American Challenge Cup in Veracruz last Thursday through Saturday.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tour, Centerville, Ohio Photo Vault
Peter Vanderkaay demonstrates start technique
New Zealand Finalizes 16-Swimmer Roster for 2014 Pan Pacs, Including New WR Holder Boyle
Swimming New Zealand has announced a 16-swimmer roster for the 2014 Pan Pac Championships that will race in less than…
Katy Campbell – Pinch Me I’m Afraid I’m Going To Wake Up – Video Interview
Katy Campbell dropped more than 27 seconds to win the 1500 freestyle with a new best time of 16:17.59.
Melanie Margalis – Feels Good To Have All Your Hard Work Pay Off – Video Interview
Melanie Margalis secured her spot on the Pan Pacs team with a win in the women’s 200 IM. Maya DiRado finished second with her time of 2:10.20, followed by Caitlin Leverenz in third at 2:11.05. Leverenz. All three earned invites to Pan Pacs.
Photo Vault: Para Pan Pacs Day 5
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! oy! oy! oy! The Australian Para Pan Pacs team finished second to the US in overall medal count but produced the most golds of any of the teams competing in Pasadena.
Video Interview: Dave Denniston – U.S. Paralympic Residential Team Coach
USA Paralympic swim coach Dave Denniston wrapped up the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships with Mallory Weggemann.
Michael McBroom – I’m Ready to get Some More Racing In – Video Interview
Michael McBroom won the men’s 800 freestyle with the third fastest time in the world this year at 7:49.66. Matt McLean finished second at 7:55.78, followed by Michael Klueh at 7:58.13 for third.
Video Interview: Australia’s Maddison Elliott Post-100 Back Victory, Discusses Gold Medals at Para Pan Pacs
Maddison Elliott of Australia won the women’s 100 back S8 at Para Pan Pacs with a decisive 1:18.71. She sat down at the conclusion of Friday’s finals to talk with Mallory Weggemann.
Simone Manuel- I Told Myself “Have a Good Finish” – Video Interview
With six women under 25 seconds in the final heat of the 50 freestyle, it was a very close race. Simone Manuel edged out the field for the win at 24.56, breaking the 17-18 NAG record set earlier this week at 24.80 by Weitzeil.
Anthony Ervin – My Team Comes Through In The Clinch For Me – Video Interview
To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team.
Race Video: David Plummer Wins with an Amazing Finish in the Men’s 50 m Back
David Plummer won the A final, despite a not-so-good start, with a 24.82. Nick Thoman rolled in second, Shane Ryan…
Race Video: Rachel Bootsma Faces Adversity with Racing Outdoors in the Women’s 50 m Back
Rachel Bootsma hugged the lane line the whole race but ended up taking the A final with a time of…
Race Video: Brendan McHugh Makes His First International Team in the Men’s 50 m Breast
Brendan McHugh, future lawyer, made a huge breakout with an amazing start and solidified his spot on his first Pan Pac…
Janet Evans – I Always Wanted An American To Get That Record Back – Video Interview
Janet Evans had only great things to say about Katie Ledecky and her journey in the realm of distance freestyle, adding that she was pleased the record was back in the hands of an American.
