Virginia Honored with U.S. Olympic Achievement Award
Virginia earned the award based on senior swimmer Lauren Perdue’s performance at the 2012 London Olympics. Perdue earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. (Photo Courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Esther Williams, Disguised Opportunity
“Esther Williams became one of the most famous swimmers in history without ever participating in an Olympic Games, because she found opportunities that were disguised in many obstacles that she confronted.” (MGM/photo)
Organizing Committee: Recent Protests Have “No Effect” on 2020 Olympic Bid
Turkish protesters in Gezi will have no bearing on Istanbul’s 2020 Olympic bid, the organizing committee believes. (Photo: Alan Hilditch)
Former Auburn All-American Abby Duncan Transferring Within SEC
The Missouri Tigers have picked up a new number one breaststroker, even if they have to wait until 2014 to…
British Swimming Announces Appeals Procedure for World Championship Team
Great Britain has announced a fast-track appeals process with concerns over a limited roster size for the World Championships. (Photo of Adam Brown: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Key to “Easy” Fly
There is a considerable degree of difficulty associated with Butterfly, but poor technique can often be attributed to incorrect coaching methods.
Jakabos takes two on a tough night in Rome
It is not like a Hungarian swimmer to seek out an easy night of racing and that was the case…
Four-Time Stanford All-American Jack Lane “Taking a Year Off”
Stanford All-American Jack Lane, who finished 16th at NCAA’s in the 100 fly, won’t swim for the Cardinal next season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Purdue Men Sign One of Top Classes in Program History for 2013-2014 Season
Lyam Dias (above at the 2013 NCAA Championships) will have some company next year in what had been, but is no longer, a thin Purdue breaststroke group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Team SwimSpray Women Sweep Division at the 2013 4.4 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim
“Jenny Will, a former swimmer at the University of Wisconsin, led the trio in a time of 1:48.27, placing her 26th overall and 5th within the gender. Shannon Greene and Amara Rivera finished only minutes behind with times of 1:50.33 and 1:52.57, respectively, putting both of them within the top 15 among females in the 4.4 mile race.”
Alicia Coutts Inspired by giving back
John Fowlie has coached Alicia Coutts for the last seven years and in that time the two have had a very…
Christy: Why Maricopa County Declined to File Charges Against Greg Winslow
Ceci Christy, after speaking with the Maricopa County Attorney’s office, explains why no case was pursue against the former Sun Devil Swim Club and University of Utah coach. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
YMCA Star Komarov Among 13 in Class for Ohio State Men
The Ohio State men’s program has just graduated a majority of their top-tier freestyle group. Of the 12 spots on…
Hardcore Swim of the Week: A Pair of 4:02’s for the World Champion Muffat
The HardCoreSwim of the week goes to France’s Camille Muffat, who despite jet-setting around Europe put up the world’s two-fastest…
2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths
In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
