NC State Swimming & Diving Names 2014-15 Team Captains
Wolfpack passed out team awards from the 2013-14 season this past weekend.
Water Is My Sky – Special Offer To Reach Kickstarter Goal of $50,000 Within 8 Days
With one week left in the Water is My Sky Kickstarter campaign, they have a very special opportunity that could potentially help them take a giant step toward achieving their total fundraising goal of $50,000! (Featured image: Anthony Ervin)
Florida Adds Greek Sprinter Panti to Spring Signing Class
Florida and head coach Gregg Troy (left) have announced a three-swimmer spring signing class.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: USMS champ Darian Townsend would love to see 100 IM added to NCAA lineup
Former South African Olympian Darian Townsend won the 100 IM at Masters Nationals in a new USMS record, and he’d like to see the event gain more of a footing in the U.S.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher talks free Learn to Swim opportunities through Masters
With April being Adult Learn to Swim Month, Masters clubs across the country are pitching in to provide cheap or even free swim lessons for adults, Butcher says.
Louisville Tabs Recent Alum Juncker as New Assistant Coach
The Louisville Cardinals have filled the vacant spot on their coaching staff, chosing alumni Stephanie Juncker as their new assistant coach. She…
FAST community rallying around 11-year-old Carter Ciemania after head injury
In April, 11-year-old Carter Ciemania was involved in an accident that left him with a traumatic head injury. His swimming community has come together along with Carter’s extended family and friends to support Carter and his family.
How to improve your technique with the Freestyle Hand Paddle
Whether you’re gearing up for an open water race, training for a triathlon or writing age group practices, the Freestyler paddle is an essential tool for improving freestyle technique. (Image: Anthony Ervin)
Houston Cougars Remove ‘Interim’ Tag from Yulia Pakhalina as Head Diving Coach
The University of Houston has named Yulia Pakhalina as the full-time head coach of their women’s diving program. That means that they’ve…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis talks about the life of a Masters swimmer
Masters World Record-holder Cynthia Lewis took time out of her schedule at Masters Nationals to talk to SwimSwam about her schedule and routine as a Masters swimmer.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Roque Santos having fun, heckling friends at Masters Nationals
Santos says his favorite moment of the meet was when he and a friend heckled one of their well-known former teammates (hint: he’s an 11-time Olympic medalist) before the 100 IM.
Ben Proud Tweaks Training, Breaks British Record in 50 Free in Time Trial Swim
British Swimmer Ben Proud has broken the 50 long course meter free British Record at a regional meet, swimming a 21.86…
Former National Teamer and famed defense attorney Mark Prothero passes away in Washington
Mark Prothero, a U.S. National Team swimmer in the 1970s who became best known as the defense attorney for the Green River serial killer, has died of lung cancer.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Josh Davis thrilled to watch his hero Matt Biondi swim at Masters Nats
Olympian Josh Davis catches up with SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis to talk about the thrill of competing with his childhood hero Matt Biondi at U.S. Masters Nationals.
Italian Olympian Beni Retires After Swimming At Second Annual Swim4Life Trophy
2008 Olympian Niccolo Beni used the Swim4Life event to announce his retirement from the sport…
