US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #3
US Masters nationals – it’s the nation’s #1 pool party! (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
Nilsson Defends Boston Light Swim Title – Complete Race Results
Nilsson, a Boston-area native currently residing in Honolulu, HI, never let the lead slip, and finished in a stellar 2 hours 45 minutes and 51 seconds. He was followed by Rob Jones of Charlottesville, VA, who ran up on shore some 17 minutes later. The third place male finisher was Richard McKern of Summit, NJ, finishing in 3:09:35. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Coach’s Intel: Building IM Transition Speed with BYU’s John Brooks
Brigham Young University swimming head coach John Brooks shares a set to help build speed when transitioning from one stroke to the next in IM. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Tom Shields Sets Pair of American Records in 100/200 SCM Butterfly
Tom Shields set a pair of American Records at the Berlin stop of the FINA World Cup Series in the 100 and 200 meter butterflies. He now holds the American record in all three butterfly distances. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis)
And it’s Vacation Time!
Now that the World Championships and the first two World Cup stops have concluded it is time for many of the top swimmers in the world to take some well deserved time off.
Hosszu and Beltmonte Garcia set World Marks on Day Two in Berlin
Yesterday seemed like an anomaly, a day at a World Cup event without Katinka Hosszu breaking a world record… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)
2013 USMS Summer Nationals – Day 4 – Brian Goodell Feature Interview – Video
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 4 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Olympians Brian Goodell and Susan Williams interviewed. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
Katinka Hosszu Breaks World Record in 100 IM For 3rd Time in a Week
Katinka Hosszu has broken a World Record for the 5th time this week in Berlin. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Coach’s Intel: Swim Dogs Sprint Set
In today’s Coach’s Intel, Swim Dogs head coach Mark Johnston shows you how to develop speed for your 100 yard-or-meter races.
US Masters Summer Nationals – Day 3 Coverage – Show me your Tattoo – Video
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 3 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Inspirational stories and show me your tattoo! (Image courtesy of USMS)
President Obama, USOC, Louganis Oppose Sochi Olympics Boycott
Four-time diving gold medalist Greg Louganis has openly voiced his disapproval of a potential boycott of the 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia, and he is joined by the President of the United States and the United States Olympic Committee as well. (Photo Credit: realclearsports.com)
US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #2
Over 1400 swimmers at the 2013 USMS summer nationals in Mission Viejo. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
Kromowidjojo wins 100 scm Free in Eindhoven, 51.54 – FINA World Cup Video
Complete race footage is courtesy of Universal Sports Network (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Omaha Developer Selects Tranquility Park for Leftover 2012 Olympic Trials Pool
One of the two pools constructed for the 2012 Olympic Trials will be staying home in Omaha. Developers have selected their site. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katinka Hosszu wins 200 scm Butterfly in Eindhoven, 2:03.67 – FINA World Cup Video
Complete race footage is courtesy of Universal Sports Network (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
