SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/23/2014
Although there were only a few meets over Easter weekend, we nonetheless noticed some great swims. See who made the list for the weekend of April 18-20, 2014.
European Diving Championship Qualifying Diver Makikallo Signs with Arizona State
The Arizona State men’s swimming & diving team have signed Finnish Champion and European Championship qualifying diver Heikki Makikallio to…
High School Federation Modifies Backstroke Finish, Diving Score Rules
High school backstrokers will have to adjust to a rule regarding their backstroke finishes this upcoming season.
FGCU Signs NJCAA (Ju-Co) Record Holder Derogatis
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will now have three sub-23 second sprinters on their roster next season.
Finnish National Records Come Crashing Down On Day 1 Of The Findland National Championships
On the first day of the Finnish National Championships, Eetu Piiroinen earned 816 Fina points with a new Finnish National Record in…
Kalisz Scratches Mesa Grand Prix, Hardy Joins the Party
NCAA Champion Chase Kalisz won’t swim at the Mesa Grand Prix despite being entered on the meet’s first psych sheets.
Virginia Men Add Two in Spring Signing Period, Including Much-Needed English Sprinter
The Virginia Cavaliers have gone to great distances to add two more men’s recruits in the spring signing period. In Augie…
Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Confirms Separate Diving Well
The heavily disputed diving well debate is now over as Councilmember Gary Delong of Long Beach pushes forwards with implementing a proper diving well in the construction plans of the historic Belmont pool renovations.
Countdown To The Comeback: Top 10 Michael Phelps Feats- #3
With that swim, Phelps sealed himself in history as the greatest swimmer of all time, the most decorated Olympian of all time, and the only swimmer to ever win eight gold medals at one Olympic games.
DIII Rowan University’s Tony Lisa Retires After 35 Years of Coaching
Rowan University’s Tony Lisa, who has coached three NCAA Champions in his career, is retiring this off-season.
Allison Schmitt Talks to ESPNW About Comeback of Her Own
Allison Schmitt is making a little comeback of her own, as she described in a journal on ESPN-W this week.
Shouts From the Stands: 3 Reasons Why Michael Phelps’ Comeback Might Not Be the Greatest Thing Ever
The Prodigal Son returns to the competition pool on Thursday in Mesa. While most of the world is beside themselves with excitement, some, like Justin Max, are a little more apprehensive.
A “Coach’s Eye” On Michael Phelps’ Comeback
We broke Phelps down by some “coaching” numbers and will compare him then to now this weekend at the Mesa Grand Prix.
Speedo USA Renews Partnership With Natalie Coughlin Through 2016
“I’m excited to continue my longtime partnership with SPEEDO,” said Coughlin. “I have been a part of the SPEEDO family since I started swimming professionally – and wore Speedo long before that – and their support both in and out of the pool has helped me become the swimmer I am today.”
