What’s Next in the Diana Nyad Conversation?
Diana Nyad has answered her critics. What now? (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Hagino Breaks Student Championship Records; Shioura Nearly Gets National Records
Japan’s Kosuke Hagino had one last stellar long course meet in him before closing the championship season. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
James is the Guy for the Future – Exclusive Interview with the Junior Worlds Swim Star
In the absence of abundant senior British success, it was a junior freestyle prodigy from Southern England who relished the opportunity to shine in his senior international championship debut. (Image Courtesy of Colin Blair video capture)
Sun Yang Shines at Chinese National Games on Final Day
Sun Yang wrapped up his run of 5 gold medals at this meet, including sweeping the 200, 400, and 1500 freestyles, by winning the men’s 1500 in 14:53.17. Sun pushed a little bit early in this race, to give himself a clear view of the field, but then largely seemed to cost to that winning time that was 22 seconds slower than his own World Record. (Image courtesy of Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships – Featured Video
Captured in Szombathely, Hungary. This Water Polo video was produced by Szombathelyi Televízió. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Diana Nyad Addresses Marathon Open Water Swim Community
Diana Nyad and her crew captain Bonnie Stoll during their 2011 Cuba to Florida swim attempt. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Cincinnati’s Versatile Alisabeth Marsteller Verbally Commits To Princeton
Princeton gets commitment from another top female swimming in the class of 2014 (Marsteller bottom right). (Photo Credit: Amanda Smith)
USA Swimming Surpasses 400,000 Members in Record Year
Somewhere Michael Phelps is cheering! The Olympic icon’s goal has always been to grow the sport. Today USA Swimming reports that it has eclipsed more than 400,000 members and saw its largest year-round athlete membership growth in the organization’s history. (Image courtesy of USpresswire)
Swimming Family Rallies to Support Michael Heaney with 1500 Meters for Mike
In April 2012, Michael Heaney, former swim team captain and 2009 graduate of The College of New Jersey Lions, was involved in a severe accident when he was hit by a car while riding his bike near his house in Morristown, New Jersey. Michael was left in critical condition and, as a testament to his strength, he miraculously survived.
NJIT, Incarnate Word Men’s Programs Bring Geographical Expansion to CCSA in 2013-2014
The CCSA has added three new men’s teams for the 2013-2014 season. (Courtesy: Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association)
Raleigh Swim Across America is Less Than Two Weeks Away
We’re less than 2 weeks away from the Raleigh Swim Across America Event – The Triangle Indoor Water Festival! Swimmers all over the Triangle Area are hard at work to help raise money for the Cavanagh Research Lab at NC State. (Image courtesy of Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograhy.com)
Germany’s Thomas Bach, Olympic Champion, Takes Over IOC President Presidency
The IOC has a new president, and for the first time, it’s an Olympic gold medal athlete. (Photo: Sven Teshcke)
Heidi Miller Commits To Princeton
The talented Heidi Miller of Pittsburgh, PA has given her verbal commitment to swim for Princeton University.
16-Year Old Xin Xin Breaks Asian Record in 800 Free
China’s Xin Xin has broken a Continental Record in the 800 free with an 8:19. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/THeSwimPictures.com)
Summer Swim Teams – Summer League Swimming Love – Featured Video
Summer League Swimming is the cultural bridge to year-round swimming, that first step toward loving the sport. (Image courtesy of Robert Lawrence)
