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.
Australia Announces Rosters for Jr. Pan Pacs, Oceania Championships
Swimming Australia has announced a 42-swimmer roster for the 2014 Junior Pan Pac Championships that will run from August 28th…
Texas A&M Adds Paul-Marc Schweitzer to List of McWhorter Nominees
As the SEC continues to unveil nominees for the prestigious McWhorter scholarship, a fifth swimming nominee was revealed today when…
How do you move a pool bulkhead? By Kicking – David Marsh Performance Video
It is time to challenge yourself to think in new ways.
An Inside Look at TYR Sport’s New Global Headquarters – Photo Vault
A front view of TYR’s brand new Global Headquarters in Seal Beach, CA. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximize natural lighting, which helps decrease the company’s carbon footprint.
Big-name fields take the pool at Masters Nationals beginning tomorrow
The men’s 100 free field features Olympians Matt Biondi, David Sims, Josh Davis, Anthony Ervin (pictured), Nathan Adrian, Darian Townsend and Philip Morrison among others.
Nerding Out: SCY National Age Group Record Progressions
Michael Andrew has broken nearly 40 National Age Group records this year… but what does that mean?
