Legendary Australian, Danish, Spanish coach Paulus Wildeboer passes away at 59
Paulus Wildeboer, one of the most well-known and well-respected swimming coaches in the world has passed away after an ongoing illness, according to AS.com, a Spanish-based sports site.
Breaststroke Legend Dr. Chet Jastremski Passes Away At 73
A man who revolutionized breaststroke has passed away today, a great loss for the Indiana University, Polish American, and Breaststroke communities alike.
2014 CCCAA Swim and Dive State Champs Day 2: And the Assault on the Record Book Begins
It was a night for the record books at East Los Angeles College, as California’s junior colleges competed in their CCCAA state meet. Diablo Valley’s Alexa Tchekmarev, Allison Gargalikis, Kelsey Leonard, and Laura Woods broke their second meet record, this time the 200 medley relay.
Adrian Rattles American Record; Ervin Breaks Another USMS Record in 100 Free at Masters Nationals
Nathan Adrian is locked-in at the 2014 USMS National Championships.
Longtime So Cal volunteer Marilyn Ann Bolton passes away, celebration of her life scheduled for May 19
Marilyn Ann Bolton, long a staple volunteer in the Southern California swimming scene, passed away on March 30th. Now, a celebration of her life is scheduled for Monday, May 19th at the USC Uytengsu Aquatic Center.
Sweden announces Junior Euros squad, gives update on current European Champs roster qualifiers
Sarah Sjostrom leads the current Euros roster, while 14 swimmers were officially named to the Junior Euros team.
Senegal to host African Swimming Championships in September
The African Swimming Championships have been officially cleared to move forward in Senegal, according to a press release from the Senegalese Press Agency
Canada’s open water Pan Pacs squad finalized, Weinberger and Dusablon lead the way
Richard Weinberger and Jade Dusablon are among the 6 athletes selected to represent Canada in the Open Water event at the Pan Pacific Championships in Australia.
Biedermann comes out with big 100 free win, two more age records fall at finals of German Nationals day three
Paul Biedermann continues to impress in his return to the German swimming scene, taking another national championship on day 3 of the national championship meet in Berlin.
Ervin loves seeing old friends at Masters Nationals – Video Interview
Anthony Ervin talks to SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about his enjoyment of Masters Nationals, a meet where Ervin says he has all sorts of friends.
Nathan Adrian Enjoys Having a 92 Year Old Teammate at Masters Nationals – Video Interview
Nathan Adrian won the 50 free at Masters Nationals with a blistering 18.78. Here the Olympic gold medalist talks with SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis about competing at the Masters level.
2014 M. NCAA Championships 5 Big Things #5: How much do “returning points” really tell us?
Based on numbers compiled from the 2013 and 2014 NCAA Championships, only about 2/3rds of “returning point scorers” will actually return to put up points the following season, and almost half the total points in the NCAA will come from new point scorers.
USA Swimming Board of Directors Approves Task Force Recommendations and Implementation Plan from the Vieth Report
The plan will create victim’s Assistance Fund and additional education services.
Cleveland State Hires Paul Graham from Ashland to Replace 39-Year Vet Wally Morton
The NCAA Division I Cleveland State Vikings have hired Paul Graham as the new head coach of their men’s and women’s swimming…
U.S. Masters Swimming Nationals Day 2 Photo Vault
It’s been a great ride so far at the 2014 USMS spring nationals at the George Haines International Swim Center…
