Minnesota men sweep Swimmer, Diver of Week after comeback win vs NC State
Kyler Van Swol was named Swimmer of the Week after some dominant butterfly performances, while Manny Pollard won Diver of the Week for his work on the boards. Northwestern got in on the action with freshman diver Andrew Cramer earning Freshman of the Week.
A Pair of Louisville Cardinals Win AAC Swimmer of the Week Honors
Tanja Kylliainen (above) and her teammate Joao de Lucca have both earned Swimmer of the Week honors from the AAC.
VIDEO: York YMCA takes a Saturday look-back at swimming tradition with some 1940’s-era strokes
At the end of a three-and-a-half hour Saturday workout, the York YMCA coaches took an opportunity to teach the team about its own Olympic tradition and the major technical changes in the last 60-some years of swimming. Check out the video of the kids trying out 1940s-era competition strokes.
NCAA Zone Diving Allocations Released; Zone D (Texas Men) Loses a Spot
See how different teams’ NCAA hopes could be affected by the zone diving distributions.
Indiana women take two of three weekly Big Ten awards, Minnesota diver honored
Brooklynn Snodgrass won her 8th Big Ten Weekly Honor in just two years of collegiate swimming. Hoosier freshman Gia Dalesandro was also honored, as was Minnesota’s Sarah McCrady.
Hagino, Yamaguchi Post World-Leaders at Tokyo Metropolitan Championships
Kosuke Hagino is already swimming better backstroke times in January than he did at the World Championships last summer.
Rice’s Clark Wins Conference USA Swimmer of the Week
Rice’s Casey Clark has earned her 4th Conference USA Swimmer of the Week award this season.
Eldorado Eagles Top La Cueva in New Mexico Girls’ Metro Meet
Swim Rio Rancho coach Kerri-Ann Petty contributed this report. To see her report on the boys’ championship last weekend, click…
le Clos and Campbell Both Express Lofty Goals Leading Into Perth
Chad le Clos and Cate Campbell will be in action in Perth this weekend, but both have their eyes on more significant accomplishments at a future date.
Duke Nets 14 for Recruiting Class of 2014
Duke Coach Dan Colella: “We’re really excited about the men and women that are going to be joining us and what they’re going to be able to contribute immediately in their freshman year. They’re going to have a big impact.”
Columbia Police Department to Investigate Alleged Rape of Missouri Swimmer
Where the University of Missouri has chosen not to open an investigation into the allegations of rape of former Missouri…
Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: Matt Grevers Thinks Core Strength in Backstroke
Grevers helps you consider why you choose your stroke, how you visualize your perfect race, and he re-emphasises why “core strength” is so vital to your personal success.
FINIS Sponsors Ironman World Champion Frederik van Lierde
Van Lierde has had an extremely successful past few years on the international triathlon circuit, claiming podium finishes in a handful of events. He became the European champion in the 2007 Long Distance Triathlon, which began his ascension to the top of the sport.
Yale and UNH face off; Yale wins by slight margin
This close meet against Yale and UNH left Yale on the edge of their seat, fighting for the win.
Florida’s Cieslak, Beisel; Georgia’s MacLean Named SEC Swimmers of the Week For January 28th
Florida’s Marcin Cieslak was named the SEC’s Male Swimmer of the Week for January 28th, 2014.
