Lochte and Franklin Win 2012-2013 Grand Prix Series Overall TItles
With the conclusion of the 2012-2013 USA Swimming Grand Prix Series this past Sunday (June 2nd), Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin came out…
Swim Job: Buffalo Area Aquatic Club seeks Head Swim Coach
Buffalo Area Aquatic Club is a year-round USA Swimming club of 80 swimmers who won the 2015 Niagara LSC short course championship (small teams), and has consistently placed in the top 3 for both short- and long-course seasons.
Claude-Yves Bertrand hired as an assistant at Simon Fraser University
Liam Donnelly, the head coach of the Simon Fraser University swimming program, has announced the hiring of Claude-Yves Bertrand as…
Sutton Adds 2nd Victory in Strong Performance on Night 2 of SMOC
Chloe Sutton’s 400 free is looking as strong as ever just three weeks out from the World Championship Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sogar, McBroom, and Berens Take Wins on Night 1 of College Station Texas Senior Circuit
Laura Sogar now holds the two fastest 200 meter breaststroke times by an American in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Transformation and Michael Phelps
“Michael Phelps entered the world stage in swimming quietly in 2000 when he earned a position on the US Olympic Team. In Sydney, he and his 17-year old roommate, Aaron Peirsol watched, listened, learned and quietly began planning their return four years later.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Nathan Murray Launches ‘Water Comfort’ Program as Part of Eagle Scout Project
Nathan Murray, a Junior National qualifier at SwimMAC Carolina, turned his love for swimming into his Eagle Scout project.
2009 USA World Championship Trials: The Year of The Suit
“I smell rubber on deck…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2014 CSCAA Invitational to be Swimming’s Equivalent to NIT Tournament
The Rockwall ISD Natatorium, Northwest of Dallas, will play host to the 2014 CSCAA Invitational. (Photo Courtesy: Rockwall ISD)
2013 Dutch Open Starts with National Record in 200 IM from Marrisen
The 2013 edition of the Dutch Open National Championships in Eindhoven began with a National Record. Dutch swimming, though well-known…
How To Handle Yourself When College Coaches Call
“Hopefully you have been communicating with college coaches via email and are getting ready for them to start calling. They will be using a device called a telephone. It’s that thing that sits in your house and rings once in awhile and there is usually another person’s voice on the other end.”
SwimSwam Film Fest: Deep End Dance
I’m a film festival fan, and I love this short film, this short swimming video, Deep End Dancing, captured by Conor Horgan. I…
Olympians Fight Cancer at Swim Across America Clinic in Dallas June 7-9
“5-time Olympic Medalist and Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic founder, Josh Davis, partners with Swim Across America to fight cancer.”
Kiraly and Kron to Compete in World University Games
After record-setting freshman campaigns, Bence Kiraly and Kristian Kron of the University of Utah swimming and diving team have been selected to…
Character First: Interview with Don Heidary of Orinda Aquatics
Don Heidary of Orinda Aquatics and Miramonte High School coached two of the three swimmers who were under the National High School Record at the California North Coast Section Championships. (Photo Courtesy: John Stumph)
