New tool for open water swimmers
PACE PAL® is excited to announce its new patent pending Variable Ballast Training Buoy & Hydration Carrier for open water & pool swimmers is now available at the introductory price of $39.00 plus shipping. Pictured, below, this unique pull buoy includes a patent pending fastener system that allows full kicking from the hip; stays in place during long swims and high speed flip turns.
(NLI Photos) West Chester gets home-grown breaststroker McCormick
Thomas McCormick (middle) signs on to swim for home-town West Chester University in 2014.
NAG Records Go Down; Boys’ 50 Free Sets Up Loaded Final
The men’s 50 free, led by the fastest American Junior sprinter in history Caeleb Dressel, will be among the Thursday highlights.
Franklin, Nyad crack ESPN-W’s list of 10 impact female athletes of 2013
Missy Franklin and Diana Nyad are being honored by ESPN-W as two of the top 10 most impactful female athletes of 2013.
Caeleb Dressel Ties His Own NAG Record in 50 Free in Prelims at Winter Juniors
Bolles’ Caeleb Dressel has tied his own National Age Group Record in the 50 yard freestyle.
(NLI Photos) Visitation breaststroke teammates Hickey and Farley sign
Heather Farley (left) and Kate Hickey (middle) pose at the Visitation signing day celebration with volleyball player Mary Mullen.
European Duel in the Pool Roster Decimated By French Scratches
A full 6 French swimmers have been scratched from the original Duel in the Pool roster, perhaps sinking their chances at winning this meet.
Cochrane and Ware headline Aquatics Canada award winners
Swimmer Ryan Cochrane of Victoria, B.C., and diver Pamela Ware of Beloeil, Que., have been named Aquatics Canada’s male and female athletes of the year for 2013. The honours are part of Aquatics Canada’s annual awards, which recognize the outstanding performances and contributions to the sport of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo.
Belmonte Garcia Breaks Hosszu’s European Record In The 200 Butterfly
Women’s 200 butterfly Mireia Belmonte Garcia may have been disappointed finishing outside of the medals in the 200 IM, but…
Star-studded international jury convenes to select Youth Olympic Games medal design
Jury members from across the globe put their heads together yesterday to select from a wide field of submitted medal designs for the Youth Olympic Games medals.
A Week Later, Carmel Swim Club Smacks NCAP’s NAG Record in 200 Free Relay
Day 1 of the 2013 Winter Junior Nationals began with a National Age Group Record.
2013 Duel in the Pool Breakdown: Women’s Sprints
Ranomi Kromowidjojo was crowned the fastest woman in the world in London and looks like a formidable obstacle for the U.S. team at the 2013 Duel.
Sweden Breaks World Record, Not European Record in Women’s 200 SCM Freestyle Relay
Sarah Sjostrom led the Swedes to the World Record in the 200 free relay, but not the fastest all-time relay. Not even close.
Art of the Cap: Dana Vollmer x Jessica Hische
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer teamed up with letterer and illustrator Jessica Hische to create her limited edition swim cap for Speedo USA.
European Short Course Swimming Championships: Prelims Day One
Vlad Morozov debuted in his best event, the 50 freestyle, this morning in Herning. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
