Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics’ Curtis Ogren Delivers Great 400 IM at 2013 Juniors
PASA’s Curtis Ogren talks with SwimSwam about bouncing back from a disappointing Day 1 at Junior Nationals to put up a great performance in the 400 IM on Day 2. (Image courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Ranomi Kromowidjojo Clips World Record in 50 SCM Free
Ranomi Kromowidjojo is the now the Olympic, World, and World Cup Eindhoven champion in the 50 freestyle. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Incoming Buckeye Lindsey Clary Talks College Rivalries and Open Water Swimming
Fullerton Aquatics’ Lindsey Clary discusses distance training, growing up with two older brothers, and the rivalry between Ohio State, where she will be a freshman this fall, and Michigan, her brother Tyler’s alma mater. (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture)
Katinka Hosszu Lowers 200 SCM IM World Record Again In Finals
Katinka Hosszu can now add a world record to her already impressive resume with a victory in the 200 SCM IM at the FINA World Cup stop at Eindhoven (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Le Clos Cracks World Record/Shields Smashes American Record in 200 SCM Butterfly in Eindhoven
Chad Le Clos is now the world record holder in the SCM version of the 200 meter butterfly, the race in which he bested Michael Phelps at last year’s Olympics. Le Clos is also now the reigning World champion in the race. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 National Youth Pentathlete Champion Wishes to Inspire Others
17-year-old Natalie Bowman will compete in the Youth World Championship of Modern Pentathlon this week in Wuhan, China. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Aquazot Star Corey Okubo Challenges Stiff Competition at 2013 Junior Nationals
Corey Okubo, Aquazot standout, dropped a 4:19.31 in the 400 IM, a very respectable swim. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Lepesant)
Nearly Half of all World Championships Medals were won in Arena swimsuits
Arena Athlete, Ruta Meilutyte, reacts with emotion after breaking the 100 meters breaststroke world record at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcleona, Spain. Almost half of all medals awarded in the pool and open water went to swimmers wearing Arena suits. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Earl Corporation Chosen to Build Temporary Belmont Pool; Expected By October 31st
The Belmont Plaza Olympic pool’s temporary replacement is slated to be completed by October 31st. (Photo: Katie Rowe)
Who is Kiera Janzen? How did she go 1:58 to win 200 Free at the US Open? – Feature Video
Junior-to-be Kiera Janzen won the women’s 200 free in 1:58.28 at US Open: that’s more than three seconds better than she had been coming into the meet. (Image courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Katinka Hosszu Breaks World Record in 200 SCM IM
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has broken the first World Record of the 2013 FINA World Cup Series. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Tom Slear Resigns from Naval Academy Aquatic Club Head Coach Position
After 9 years of esteemed work and dedication, Tom will be leaving NAAC to return to his writing career. During his tenure he has taken the club from eighth to second in the Maryland LSC and from 165 to over 200 swimmers. (Image courtesy of NAAC)
Ontario Collects Eight Wins on Day 3 of Canada Games
Team Ontario made their home on the top of the podium on day three of the Canada Games in Sherbrooke,…
Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships Returns To Southern California
100 chapters compete for coveted title in juniors, men’s, women’s and team competitions, Aug. 7-10 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Image courtesy of the United States Lifeguard Association)
Field Set for Annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim
The annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim is a perennial favorite among marathon swimmers around the world and this year’s event boasts an accomplished group of solo and relay swimmers hailing from near and far. From Boston and New York to California and Dublin, Ireland, 23 solo endurance swimmers and six relay teams are set to compete this Saturday. (Image courtesy of olavistaphotography.com)
