Strapless Paddles Safer & More Effective
Swimming with large, bulky paddles puts strain on the shoulder joint and can damage or wear down the swimmer over longer intervals of training. Overuse or any incorrect stroke mechanics over thousands of repetitions is a proven recipe for injury and loss of efficiency in training.
Iowa Hosts Annual Hawkeye Invitational
THIS WEEK The No. 23 University of Iowa men’s swimming and diving team hosts the annual Hawkeye Invitational, Friday through…
Meilutyte Breaks Meet Record in 50 Free, DQ’s 200 Breast at Gymnasiade
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte won her second gold medal of the meet on Monday.
NCAA Division II Landscape Changes Drastically
Two top-tier Division II swimming and diving programs start their transition to Division I this year, leaving behind what should be a vastly different national championship meet at the DII level.
19-Event American Record Holder Joe Wise Retires
19-time American Record holder and two-time Paralympian Joe Wise has decided to retire from swimming today at 20 years old,…
Greensboro Aquatic Center Undergoing HVAC Overhaul Ahead of Winter Juniors
The Greensboro Aquatic Center, which has moved into the USA Swimming major meet rotation since opening in August of 2011, is already undergoing much-needed renovations, with the primary function of improving air quality.
Swimming Canada Big Splash Awards wrap-up: Caldwell and Cochrane Swimmers of the Year
Swimming Canada handed out its annual awards recognizing the best in Canadian swimming throughout the past week. A complete list here…
Sun Yang Returns to Training
It was reported by both Global Times and China Youth Daily that Olympic and World Champion Sun Yang has started…
Agnel and Hosszu LEN European Swimmers of the Year
France’s Yannick Agnel and Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu have been voted as the European Swimming Federation’s (LEN) European Swimmers of the Year.
JCC Waves “Distance Day” Music Video- “The Phoenix” Fall Out Boy
“It’s not about the time or place you get, its about the training and perseverance you put into it.” ~ Coach Chris Duncan
(NLI Photos) Genny Pittman Signs NLI With Auburn
Genny Pittman will stay in state as she has signed with Auburn University. (Photo Credit: Auburn’s Twitter)
(NLI Photos) Morgan Ginnis Signs With UNM Lobos
The University of New Mexico added Morgan Ginnis to their 2014 signing class. (Photo Credit: Ginnis’s Twitter)
(NLI PHOTOS): Napa Valley Teammates Swanson and Murphy Sign Letters
Alex Swanson and Haley Murphy, teammates on the Napa Valley Swim Team both signed their National Letters of Intent last week….
