Getting to the Bottom of Stroke Rate: Tempo Trainer Pro
What is the optimum “stoke rate” pace that guarantees faster swimming? The great news is that FINIS has created the Tempo Trainer Pro, a waterproof metronome, to help swimmers and coaches find this answer.
Auburn Looking For New Assistant
Is Auburn expanding their staff, or is one of their coaches moving on? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Georgia Men Set to Sign Kuwait’s Best Alaskari
When signing is officially open tomorrow for the spring college recruiting season on Tuesday, the Georgia men will add another swimmer…
USC’s 32nd Annual Swim with Mike Fundraiser
Thanks to USCJulie for posting the above video from the 2007 event, where Will Ferrell raced football coach Pete Carroll in a 50 free.
Spring Signing Opens Tuesday for Uncommitted Seniors
Wednesday, April 11th, begins open season on the official signing week for high school seniors (or their international counterparts) to…
Chalmers Cracks 2nd Age Group Record Down Under
Kyle Chalmers may be built like a man, but he’s crushing 13-year old age group records.
Sprint News for 4/9/2012: Thorpe’s Record Falls; Hanser Quick in Cuba; Cal Cleans Up
…On the first day of the 2012 Swimming Australia Age Group Championships, 14-year old Nicholas Groenwald took down Ian Thorpe’s National…
Pursley Returning Stateside Post-London, Alabama in View?
Late last week, British Swimming announced that National Performance Director Michael Scott would be staying on with the organization through the 2016…
Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, April 9th
Kosuke Kitajima will, once again, be the face of the Japanese Olympic team this summer and Sun Yang has the first Olypmic Gold medal for a Chinese man on lockdown… probably. Do you have 2 minutes to spare? Then check out SwimSwam News.
Backlash Rides over MIAA Decision to Cut Fall Swimming
Update: The MIAA reversed its decision, after hearing concerns, and plans to hold both a boys’ and a girls’ tournament…
Aquajets 13-14’s Crush 4 NAG Relay Records
Rachel Bootsma is the face of the Aquajets, but when she moves on to Cal next year, there will be plenty left. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Training Talk with Jack Conger
What kind of training prepares a 16 year old to be a 4:17 in the 500 free and 19.8 in the 50? Not bad for a backstroker who could final at Olympic Trials.
Japan Names 27 to Olympic Roster
Even with tough standards, all but 6 event champions are headed to London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Japanese Men’s Medley Becomes Clearer After Final Day of Trials
No new Olympic spots were handed out, but Haruka Ueda did look very good in the women’s 50 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
