Coach’s Log: Chris Plumb, Carmel Swim Club
How many coaches out there would love a pulley system for resistance training but have some facility restrictions keeping them from installing such system? Chris Plumb of Carmel Swim Club may have a solution for you…
Hosszu 5-for-5 on final day of Indian Ocean Champs
Katinka Hosszu pushed her gold medal total to 15 for the 3-day meet, one of the most successful single-meet hauls in recent memory.
Poliana Okimoto Wins 2013 Open Water Swimmer Of The Year Swammy Award
After an incredible season worldwide, Poliana Okimoto needed to step up to take this award, and she certainly did.
Fitter and Faster celebrates touring over 100 cities in 2013
Fitter and Faster Olympians celebrate visiting over 100 cities in 2013. Featured Image: Fitter and Faster Olympians behind the scenes of the “Swim Like A Champion” video series production.
#swimhacks: Wash Your FINIS Snorkel in the Dishwasher
Tera van Beilen washed her snorkel in the dishwasher tonight; try it with yours to clear out the old gunk and mold.
Alyssa Gialamas to be honored as March of Dimes Inspirational Athlete
The Naperville product will be honored alongside other Chicago-area stars.
2013 SwimSwam Industry Impact Award Swammy Winners: FINIS and Mallory Weggemann
Mallory Weggemann broke serious ground in the swimming apparel industry in 2013, part of a larger movement in the United States.
Hosszu Moves to 10 Wins in 2 Days at Indian Ocean Championships
Katinka Hosszu had another 5-for-6 day at the 2013 Indiana Ocean Championships on the French island of Reunion.
2013 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 10 and Under
Don’t worry about the future of American swimming. The pipeline is full of fast kids of all ages. Some of them are the fastest we’ve ever had, as evidenced by the NAGs they are setting.
2013 Swammy Awards: European Coach Of The Year
Jon Rudd of Plymouth Leander had a reach in European that spanned the continent, including at home in the UK.
2013 Swammy Awards: Canadian Swimmer Of The Year
The Canadian team had a successful showing at two of the biggest competitions of the 2013 season. At the 2013…
2015 FINA World Championships Going Indoor/Outdoor
The newly constructed Kazan Arena will sport both temporary pools and a temporary roof for the 2015 World Championships.
2013 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach Of The Year
After a rough 2012 season the Aussies needed to rebound with a positive 2013 and they did just that. The team went into the season with a new approach, which paid dividends throughout the year…
Rio de Janeiro Opens Bidding for 2016 Aquatics Center Construction; Facility Details Finalized
The new Olympic Aquatics Center, which will be in the shadow of the Maracana soccer stadium, will cost $218 million and be a temporary venue.
Dagny Knutson to Get Her College Scholarship, After all
2011 World Champion Dagny Knutson had her NCAA appeal denied earlier this year, but she’ll still wind up with a scholarship anyway.
