Alabama to create new swimming scholarship in John Servati’s name
The University of Alabama will create a scholarship in John Servati’s name. If you are interested in donating to the fund, you can find links and addresses here.
Nerding Out: LCM National Age Group Record Progressions
Missy Franklin has made a serious dent in the record books over the last seven years.
SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/30/2014
A lot of new names made Weekly Wonders for April 25-27, 2014. Click through to see who’s on the list.
14 Year Old Johannes Hintze Swims Second-Fastest Time In History For The 400 IM
14 year old Johannes Hintze recorded an astonishing time of 4:23.63 in the men’s 400 IM becoming the second-fastest 14 year old to ever swim the event…
Stanford Swimming alum Lisa Falzone hits #2 on Paste’s Most Powerful Women in Technology list
Lisa Falzone continues to gain esteem in the business world. The former Stanford Cardinal was ranked #2 on Paste Magazine’s list of powerful women in technology today.
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: NBG Butterfly Drill
This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympian…
Training Spotlight: Vinny Marciano, Al Ledgin and Morris County Swimming
Morris County Swim Club coach Al Ledgin offers a glimpse into the training he does with his squad, including 5-event short-course NAG record-holder Vinny Marciano.
A Breaststroke Kick to the Gut: The Day We All Woke Up to News that Alexander Dale Oen Had Died
When I woke up this morning, May 1st, 2014, I had a bit of a gut-wrenched feeling. I couldn’t exactly…
FINA Approves Only Some of the WR Standards Swum at 2013 Euro SC; Still Waiting on Russia
While the Russians await their records, the Danish women (including above, Mie Nielsen, Rikke Moeller-Pedersen, Jeanette Ottesen, and Pernille Blume) celebrate their newly-ratified World Records.
HardCore Swim of the Week: The other comeback kid, Hurricane Aquatics’ Katie Hoff
Katie Hoff made a big statement swim in the 200 IM at the Mesa Grand Prix, serving notice that she just might be the most impactful “comeback kid” in American swimming right now.
Olympic Gold Medalist Jessica Hardy to Participate in Annual Big Swim Benefit
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jessica Hardy (Long Beach, California) will be participating in the 19th Annual Big Swim Benefit, which is a fundraiser designed for New York City kids ages 6-12. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at the Asphalt Green’s AquaCenter in New York.
Brazilian Federation to Cover Diabetes-Related Health Costs of Jr WR Holder Santana
The CBDA (Brazilian Swimming Federation) and the Brazilian Olympic Committee will pay for all of Junior World Record holder Matheus Santana’s expenses related to his diabetes…
Paralympic Champion Mallory Weggemann Honored With Award by US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann (right) and Mexican Paralympic skier Arly Velasquez (left) will be honored with the first “Good Neighbor Inspirational Award” on May 15th at a black tie gala.
A “Coach’s Eye”: Katie Hoff’s 200 IM (With Race Video)
We looked into Katie Hoff’s 200 IM at Mesa in comparison to her swim at the 2007 World Championships.
2014 California Community College Swim and Dive State Championships: Fan Guide
John Bing of Santa Rosa College will be one of the competitors at the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship in Los Angeles from May 1-3.
